Detroit Lions News

Nov 24, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field.

The Detroit Lions are in control of their own destiny, as the dramatic cliche goes, but much more is at stake than just getting to the playoffs for some key players.

Two potent offenses will face off Sunday when the Detroit Lions visit the Philadelphia Eagles in a potential NFC playoff preview.

The Detroit Lions announced Saturday that injured cornerback Darius Slay did not make the trip here for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford versus Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles should be a major story element in Sunday afternoon's game between the Lions and the Eagles.

In the wake of Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh announcing he wants people to stop thinking of him as dirty, head coach Jim Schwartz said he feels the reputation of Suh and the Lions is in large part a construction of the media.

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Lions rookie cornerback Darius Slay talks with defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham during practice on April 12. / Kirthmon F. Dozier/DFP Matchup: Detroit at Philadelphia .

The Detroit Lions racked up a few more charges in the fine department and linebacker DeAndre Levy led the way with a $15,750 fine for his helmet hit on Green Bay Packers tight end Ryan Taylor last week.

Linebacker DeAndre Levy was upset the play drew a personal foul penalty; this won't make him feel any better.

There is little question that the Detroit Lions are talented enough to qualify for the NFC playoffs as a division champion.

The Detroit Tigers locked up a high-profile closer this week when they signed Joe Nathan.

Calvin Johnson was on the field catching passes and running routes Thursday, continuing the one-day-a-week practice regimen he has been on most of the year.

Shaun Hill isn't thinking about any of this right now, but he knows what lies ahead this summer.

This week's guest to help break down the Lions and Eagles is Mike Kaye. He wears many hats, including as the editor and feature writer for Bleeding Green Nation .

Williams told reporters Thursday that he planned to appeal. He said he didn't realize he had made contact with the official, and meant no harm.

Even though we get weekly reminders otherwise, we all to a certain extent like to pretend that we know what's going to happen next in the NFL.

It's December, so it's time to check those lists -- as in NFL mock drafts. With a draft order based on current standings, here's what a couple of pundits see for the Detroit Lions and two local players.

Allen Park -- Quarterback Matthew Stafford didn't bother to wait for Christmas; he's been in a giving mood all season.

It was the 19th 400-yard game by a QB in the NFL this season, the most ever for a full season, breaking the record of 18 set in 2011 - and there's still a month to go.