Detroit Lions News

Allen Park -- Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said safety Matt Elam could have chosen his words more wisely in describing Lions receiver Calvin Johnson this week, but the Ravens, Elam included, have the utmost respect for Johnson.

Lions cornerback Eric Wright knocks the ball away from the Packers' James Jones during the Thanksgiving game in 2011.

It's hard for Lions' fans to think about the playoffs right now. After three losses in four games following a 6-3 start, it's hard to blame them.

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler drops back to pass against the Detroit Lions during the second half at Soldier Field.

Cody Wilson spent the past few months working with high school children, but now he's back to practicing with an NFL team.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz makes it a point every year to emphasize to all 53 players that each has a role, has value and is relied upon.

The Baltimore Sun's experts make their predictions for the Week 15 game between the Ravens and Detroit Lions at Ford Field .

There are lots of fun matchups to watch for on Monday night when the Ravens come to town.

A few additional fantasy nuggets to help owners set their Week 15 lineups, including injuries, sit/start matchup, a tip of the week and the hottest waiver wire pickups.

'The only team that can stop us from doing what we want to do is the Detroit Lions,' Burleson said.

The Lions want fans throughout the state of Michigan to participate in the "Blue Out" by wearing blue apparel all day on Monday, Dec. 16. Fans attending the Monday Night Football game at Ford Field are also asked to wear blue.

Detroit Lions fans hold up a Megatron sign at Ford Field for Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson.

Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush said his strained right calf is feeling better and he expects to play Monday night against the Baltimore Ravens.

Nov 30, 2013; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers quarterback Nick Marshall runs against Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker C.J. Mosley during the second half at Jordan Hare Stadium.

Four months after injuring his hip, Pitta made his season debut in Sunday's win over the Minnesota Vikings and played 36 snaps.

Allen Park -- Mathematically, the Lions still control their destiny in terms of winning the NFC North and getting a home playoff game.

Ryan Broyles thought his Achilles tendon felt a little sore before the Lions' Week 8 game against the Cowboys, but team trainers told him there was no way to predict if it would become a serious injury.

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The Lions are going to keep a roster spot for Darius Slay, even though coach Jim Schwartz confirmed that the rookie cornerback had knee surgery last Friday.