Detroit Lions News

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.

I don't care who actually wins the award. That's just a bunch of blowhard media types glorifying some skill position instead of determining the best first-year player to ply his craft.

Stanford stuck with the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2012 season after joining the team as an undrafted free agent.

The Philadelphia Eagles ' passing game has thrived the past few weeks thanks to the emergence of second-year man Nick Foles at quarterback and the consistent play from his wide receivers such as DeSean Jackson and Riley Cooper down the field.

Matthew Stafford has thrown for more passing yards than anyone in the NFL not named Peyton Manning this year, and at the rate he's going, he might finally snap the Detroit Lions' 4-decade-old streak of not having a quarterback in the Pro Bowl.

Maybe Chip Kelly knows something. Kelly, the Philadelphia Eagles' coach, was asked about Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson during his teleconference with Detroit reporters today.

Dec 2, 2013; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks mascot Blitz , cornerback Richard Sherman and free safety Earl Thomas celebrate after the game against the New Orleans Saints at CenturyLink Field.

Dec 22, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is congratulated Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan after the game at Ford Field.