Detroit Lions News

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.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly asked the same question Wednesday that a lot of Eagles fans had asked when former Birds defensive line coach Jim Washburn brought the "wide-nine" defense to Philadelphia two years ago.

The Detroit Lions are no stranger to dangerous running backs, and they get to try to handle another one Sunday at Philadelphia.

PAUL Murray, Malcolm Murray, Scott Murdoch and Alex Wilson are hoping to be elected onto the club's board at the agm.

The practice facility has looked like a convention for out of work kickers the last couple of days.

The Lions didn't want to lose Rodney Austin, and the young interior offensive lineman didn't want to leave Detroit.

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That's what Chris Burke of Sports Illustrated is thinking. Burke's updated NFL mock draft , published Tuesday, projects the Lions taking Michigan State's standout cornerback with the No.

The Green Bay Packers haven't cleared Aaron Rodgers to return, but coach Mike McCarthy says any talk about ending the star quarterback's season hasn't come from the team.

The Detroit Free Press reported that Lewis tested positive for Adderall. He will not be paid during the suspension, costing him $112,941 in salary.