Five Things: Bears vs. Lions Thanksgiving Roundup
The Detroit Lions have won two Thanksgiving games in a row, both in blowout fashion no less. After nine straight losses on Turkey Day, it is a welcome change for Lions fans.
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The Detroit Lions have won two Thanksgiving games in a row, both in blowout fashion no less. After nine straight losses on Turkey Day, it is a welcome change for Lions fans.
Calvin Johnson has become the fastest player to 10,000 yards receiving, reaching the mark in his 115th game.
The Chicago Bears are going to try to reach the .500 mark when they face the Lions in the opening game of the Thanksgiving Day triple header.
Johnson said he is still the same guy who dominated games in recent years, but he laughed off the notion that he once made it look easy.
I figured by sharing this list, maybe, just maybe the Lions will follow suit and shock the world come Sunday.
Brady Hoke hasn't had fun this season: "It's been an enjoyable year... No not really.
Detroit's defense is ranked No. 1 in the NFL, but the team's inability to move the ball consistently is becoming a concern.
Head coach Jim Caldwell noted Monday that there is not one particular area on offense the Lions need to shore up.
The current dynamic of the Detroit Lions locker room reminds safety Glover Quin of his last two years with the Houston Texans.
Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate present quite the challenge for defenses. Patrick Peterson and Antonio Cromartie do the same for offenses.
"We'd love to be running four-minute offense and taking knees at the end," Stafford said, "but we'll take them how we can get them."
"The best thing that [Fuller] has done is that he has taken it upon himself to attach himself to Calvin," Caldwell said Friday.
This week should be a slightly less stressful one for Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.
Questions about how defenses should handle the wide receiver duo of Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate produced more questions than answers.
"Feeling good," Johnson said. "Back to my normal routine."
Johnson has not played since Oct. 5, when he aggravated an ankle injury in a game against the Buffalo Bills.
If the Detroit Lions are going to make the playoffs, they need their offensive weapons to get healthy and stay healthy.
Johnson will be honored at the at the "Detroit Lions Courage House Dinner" with the Ed Block Courage Award, which is given annually to a Lions player who exemplifies sportsmanship and has overcome injury or adversity to excel on the field.
Johnson participated in limited practice Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
In some ways, an NFL game in London can be approached the way colleges approach a bowl game, Caldwell said.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is still a doubt for Detroit's game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in London.
Johnson spoke with NFL Media in London on Tuesday and provided a bit of detail about his ongoing recovery.
Calvin Johnson will miss a second straight game for the Detroit Lions because of an ankle injury.
Head coach Jim Caldwell indicated early in the day it would take close to a miracle for Johnson to be ready to go.
As bizarre as it might sound, Calvin Johnson's absence could make Detroit a better team in the long run.
Authorities say one tank exploded, damaging two adjacent wells. Two homes were also damaged.
Police say they were first alerted to the situation with a 911 call from the Sonesta Suites in Southfield.
It is unknown how the 16-year-old got ahold of the gun and if it was secured before the shooting. Police do not believe the shooting was intentional.
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Authorities say one tank exploded, damaging two adjacent wells. Two homes were also damaged.
Police say they were first alerted to the situation with a 911 call from the Sonesta Suites in Southfield.
It is unknown how the 16-year-old got ahold of the gun and if it was secured before the shooting. Police do not believe the shooting was intentional.
The proposal calls for preserving Detroit's skyline, right-sizing the complex's footprint and connecting the site to "the heart of downtown."
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
The proposal calls for preserving Detroit's skyline, right-sizing the complex's footprint and connecting the site to "the heart of downtown."
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Workers at Amazon warehouses around the world plan to strike between Black Friday and Cyber Monday this week.
Macy's delays its quarterly earnings report after discovering that an accounting unit employee concealed delivery expenses.
Pontiac General Hospital has filed for bankruptcy days after announcing the loss of Medicare funding and announcing over 240 layoffs.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the New York Islanders 4-2.
The Detroit Lions have shown plenty of Dan Campbell-inspired swagger thanks to a 10-1 start.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
A Michigan State University engineering professor and undergraduate student have designed and produced a 3D-printed helmet earhole insert that helps to drown out crowd noise for some players on the school's football team.
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to nine games.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Authorities have responded to a large explosion at the General Motors Proving Ground on Tuesday in Milford. Authorities say one tank exploded, damaging two adjacent wells. Two homes were also damaged.
Peter Balcarovsky with the Apparatus Room in downtown Detroit joins CBS News Detroit share some easy-to-make cocktails for Thanksgiving.
A new nightclub, Arcenciel, will be celebrating its grand opening Wednesday. Executive chef Austin Hinsley and general manager Joey Ewick joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the nightclub.
The Transportation Security Administration expects to see a record number of people fly between Tuesday through next week Monday.
Police arrest a man after a sex trafficking victim escaped from a Southfield hotel; Police say a 16-year-old boy was arrested after he accidentally shot his 12-year-old family member Monday night in Detroit; The Oakland County Prosecutor's Office referred an independent investigation into the Oxford High School shooting to the Michigan Attorney General's office.