Stafford Practicing Following Ankle Injury
Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford is able to practice following his right ankle injury last weekend, although backup Shaun Hill took some snaps with the first team Wednesday.
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Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford is able to practice following his right ankle injury last weekend, although backup Shaun Hill took some snaps with the first team Wednesday.
The Lions got relatively good news regarding QB Matthew Stafford's injured ankle on Monday. MRI results came back clean, meaning there was no structural damage.
Matthew Stafford didn't get a chance at a game-winning drive in Detroit's loss to Atlanta on Sunday, but he did get some good news on Monday as the MRI on his right leg was negative.
Matthew Stafford was in a familiar position: outstretched, doctors and trainers peering and poking, people watching while holding their breath.
What looked to be a relative breather for the Lions -- a quick trip to Denver before a bye week -- suddenly looms as a pivotal test.
Matt Ryan went to the sideline with a worrying injury, then came back a few plays later to lead his team.
The Lions don't strive for offensive balance but incorporate their backs in the short passing game as an extension of the running game.
OK, you are the Atlanta Falcons preparing to play the Lions. You watch the film from Sunday where the 49ers stoned the Lions' ground game playing essentially a six-man box the entire game.
QB Matthew Stafford had five overthrows Monday, but he still managed a 107.7 rating.
Matthew Stafford stepped into the huddle, looked into his teammates' eyes and delivered a message.
Not in their wildest dreams did the Lions think they'd be 4-0 going into their first Monday Night Football game since 2000.
Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford are clicking so well that a lot of things simply go unsaid.
Matthew Stafford's arm strength has never been questioned, but he has shown some surprisingly quick feet the last two games.
Matthew Stafford has now rallied the Lions out of 20-point deficits twice in three seasons. The only other Lions quarterback to do that was Bobby Layne in 1957.
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford has been voted as the FedEx Air Player of the Week after his performance against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Matthew Stafford was mic'ed during this past weekend's Kansas City Chiefs.
Lions QB Matthew Stafford might have had the best of both worlds.
Matthew Stafford has thrown seven touchdown passes in two games. The last Lions quarterback to throw seven touchdowns in the first two games of a season was Milt Plum in 1962.
The Lions are the talk of the NFL this week. We see their game film broken down on NFL highlight shows.
Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions are hoping to do what Kansas City did last season - emerge from a stretch of futility by winning a division title.
Matthew Stafford was asked what he thought of Tom Brady's 517-yard performance against the Dolphins Monday night?
Before Sunday, we'd seen flashes of brilliance from Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson may get all the headlines, but Week 1 again proved that there's more to these Detroit Lions than a little skill-position excellence.
Dominic Raiola along with Matthew Stafford, Jason Hanson and Vanden Bosch were named the Lions team captains today by Jim Schwartz.
If you had to boil the 2011 season down to one sentence for the Lions it might go something like this: As long as quarterback Matthew Stafford stays healthy, the Lions have a legitimate chance to make the playoffs.
One man died as the result of a head-on traffic collision Sunday in Washtenaw County, the Michigan State Police reported.
A house fire in Jackson resulted in two young children killed and two adults injured, firefighters say.
Additional road and lane closures begin Tuesday in Novi, while upgrades continue to a major water main that failed last year.
Gas prices in Michigan are down 7 cents per gallon this week, AAA-The Auto Club Group reports.
"Black carbon," or soot, that spews from ships and makes the Artic Ocean ice melt even faster is an increasing concern in a region beset with many other issues.
Police and loved ones are looking for a 25-year-old Wyandotte, Michigan, man who family says was declared missing on Friday.
One man died as the result of a head-on traffic collision Sunday in Washtenaw County, the Michigan State Police reported.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
A house fire in Jackson resulted in two young children killed and two adults injured, firefighters say.
More than a dozen passionate Washington Township residents stood on a bridge near 26 Mile Road to raise awareness about a proposed data center on Sunday.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The agriculture specialists at U.S. Customs and Border Protection have an important role ahead of Valentine's Day: checking more than 100,000 tons of imported flowers to make sure that no pests have stowed away among the blooms. CBS News has this report.
The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile is on tour, and visiting Detroit.
Tyler Bojanowski, of Wyandotte, Michigan, is missing. His family relates some of the clues they've learned about where he was seen and when.
25-year-old Tyler Bojanowski, of Wyandotte, Michigan, remains missing. His family is looking for him.
Looking at a quiet start to the week with Partly sunny skies today, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -5. East southeast wind around 6 mph. There will be a chance for light freezing rain and sleet tonight, mainly north of the Interstate 69 corridor. Temperatures will warm to near 40 Tuesday, then colder temperatures and dry weather will prevail through the end of the week.