Maurice Morris News Archives

Quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson were not on the field today for the portion of Detroit Lions practice that was open to reporters, making it seem more unlikely they will play Sunday at Green Bay.

Kevin Smith didn't want to talk about it. He probably had heard about it enough.

Sam Gash knows fullback. He played the position for 12 years in the NFL. With Buffalo in 1999, he became the first back to make the Pro Bowl without recording a rushing attempt.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson were not on the field today for the portion of Lions practice that was open to reporters, making it seem more unlikely they will play Sunday at Green Bay.

Anthony Henry was surprised, but he shouldn't have been. The Lions' coaching staff has been preaching truth-and-consequence for a roster with few, if any, untouchables.

The Lions returned to practice Wednesday morning in preparation for Sunday's game at Green Bay -- and so did quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Don't look now, but the Lions' much-maligned defense might be on the mend. The Lions finished last in defense the past two years, but through four games this season, they rank 21st with 361.5 yards allowed per game.

The bad news for the Lions is that running back Kevin Smith has a shoulder injury.

Detroit's Maurice Morris dives past Washington's LaRon Landry for a touchdown Sunday.

In Las Vegas, the Bears are listed as 10 point favorites at home against the Lions.

Chicago -- It's not December. But it is Soldier Field. And the Lions are determined to make good on a pledge made by Jim Schwartz when he took the head coaching job in Detroit, vowing to build a team capable of running the ball on the road against tough divisional opponents.

Allen Park -- Lions running back Kevin Smith, who has an injured shoulder, said Friday he plans on playing Sunday in Chicago.

During a scene in the movie "Good Will Hunting," Matt Damon's character boasts he's the youngest of 13 brothers and is immediately challenged to recite the names of his 12 brothers in rapid succession.

By Tony Moss, NFL Editor -- - The Detroit Lions ended an ugly chapter in their history with last week's win over the Washington Redskins.

Allen Park -- Linebacker Ernie Sims returned to practice Wednesday after seeing his 50-game streak of consecutive NFL starts end with a shoulder injury that kept him out of last week's win over Washington.