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Kevin Smith Is Not the Reason For the Detroit Lions' Failures
Don't blame Kevin Smith for Detroit's offensive ineptitude. He is not at fault. Yes, his 3.1 yards per carry average is below par, as is his 393 total rushing yards eight games into the season.
Lions Calvin Johnson, Kevin Smith will play today
SEATTLE - Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson will return today against the Seahawks after missing two games with a right knee injury.
Seattle Seahawks-Detroit Lions Preview: Somebody Has to Win
The past two years have not been kind to either of these teams. Detroit is coming off a winless 2008 campaign, and the Seahawks struggled to four wins.
Blacked out, knocked down ... Lions arise
CORRECTION: Previous versions of this story referred to Bill Ford Jr. as the grandson of Henry Ford.
Seahawks rookie LB Aaron Curry gets his shot against Lions
A week after getting heckled by a small group of fans late in a loss to St. Louis, Matthew Stafford might find himself in another awkward spot Sunday at Seattle: getting harassed by Seahawks rookie Aaron Curry, the linebacker Lions fans were clamoring for as the top pick before the draft in April.
NFL Preview | Detroit Lions vs St. Louis Rams
When the Lions have the ball... Detroit's passing attack vs. St. Louis's defensive backs Zac says: It looks like both Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson will be game-time decisions.
Detroit Lions: Hey Guys, You Really Stink
You know, there was a time when I kept trying to give the Detroit Lions credit for finally heading in the right direction.
Detroit RB Smith sits out practice
Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith sat out practice on Wednesday with a shoulder injury.
Jim Schwartz laments lack of big offensive plays
Allen Park -- The intention is clear. The results are not. Coach Jim Schwartz lamented his team's reliance on 'small ball' offensively after their 17-10 loss to the Rams on Sunday.
Matthew Stafford appreciates Dominic Raiola's support
Allen Park -- The catcalls from disgruntled fans are part of the initiation for Detroit quarterbacks.
Breaking down the Rams-Lions contest Rams at Lions - Noon Sunday - Ktvi
But they rank only 20th in rushing defense and 28th in yards allowed per carry .
Lions' Maurice Morris makes case for two-back run game
Detroit -- Many successful teams in the NFL use a two-back system. The Lions might consider it, if only to help prevent injuries to Kevin Smith.
Running back Kevin Smith vows to lead Lions' revival
Allen Park -- Midway through his second NFL season, Lions running back Kevin Smith has seen enough and heard enough to know it's not enough.
Kevin Smith primed for show against Rams
Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith should have an easy time against the winless St.
Lions 2010 Pets Calendar Launch
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson poses with Schnitzel, Schiza and Schmiegen, three American Eskimo dogs owned by Lions fan Hellen Hines of Dearborn.
Karabell: Rankings reaction on Kevin Smith
There are some very interesting games on the NFL slate this weekend, from Philadelphia Eagles - New York Giants to Atlanta Falcons - New Orleans Saints and of course some future Hall of Fame quarterback who was supposed to be retired is returning to the place he became famous, but fantasy football owners know that all games count.
Pick Six (RBs): Time for Beast Mode?
Here's a glance at six running backs with favorable/unfavorable schedules to help you make those RB2/flex picks for Week 8. Feel free to post your start/sit questions in the comments below: FAVORABLE 1. Marshawn Lynch vs.
Green Bay 26, Detroit 0 | Final: Live blog: Lions fall to Pack for 19th straight time in Wis.
Aaron Rogers threw for 358 yards as the Packers shut out the Lions, 26-0, today in Green Bay, Wis.
Lions' Dennis Northcutt has Packers' number
One of these days, Detroit Lions receiver Dennis Northcutt might reveal his secret, but not just yet.
Live Chat extra: Kevin Smith a capable No. 1 back, but Lions must find a complement to him
Kevin Smith, right, can handle the majority of the Lions' rushing load. It is impossible to field all of the questions about the Detroit Lions during the one-hour weekly live chat at MLive.com , so I've selected some others to respond to here: Marc: I still think the Lions need a No.
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