Turnovers Ruin Detroit's Playoff Chances, Drive Late-Season Collapse
"The only team that can beat the Detroit Lions is the Detroit Lions." Among NFL teams, Detroit ranks as one of the worst in the league when it comes to turning the ball over.
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"The only team that can beat the Detroit Lions is the Detroit Lions." Among NFL teams, Detroit ranks as one of the worst in the league when it comes to turning the ball over.
Detroit's 31 turnovers are the second-most in the NFL, and 18 of them have come in the last five games.
Not surprisingly, many believe Schwartz's job is in jeopardy. The players on his team, at least publicly, seem to be the exceptions.
Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush still gets excited about Monday Night Football.
His calf acted up in warm-ups, he told reporters Wednesday, but he did not injure it after slipping in the conditions.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford says it's tough to win with too many turnovers.
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"Still being evaluated," head coach Jim Schwartz said. "We'll just see where that takes us. It was sort of a freak thing."
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Even after a frustrating fumble at Ford Field Thursday, Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush still managed an overall awesome Thanksgiving weekend.
When the clock hit triple zeros of the Lions' first win on Thanksgiving in 9 years, Detroit completed 3/4ths of their season.
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"I know how special it is and I know how much it means to the city and how far it dates back in history," Bush said. "This game started in what, the 1930s? That's a long time. A long of guys that have come before us have paved the way for us to be here, so we've got to do it the right way."
Though Stafford's short replies made it sound like he got his toes stepped on by Bush calling for a meeting, other players brushed it off as no big deal and not a serious difference of opinion.
When reporters inquired Monday whether such a meeting took place, Stafford said it did not and that it did not need to.
So the new guy, Reggie Bush, says a team meeting is needed.
Bush would not look past the Bucs, but he is looking forward to the holiday feast.
The running back, as expected, is eager to get back on the field for a game to erase this most recent one.
Reggie Bush has become a pivotal player for the Detroit Lions.
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While the omission of Bush was interesting, the Lions largely staying away from Johnson in the last half of the game proved more puzzling considering Johnson's ridiculously high output in the first half.
"Barry Sanders, he did it all," Bush said. "I think just about every kid who grew up watching him. He's just a joy to watch. I love watching him. I try to pattern my game after him, try to run like him. He did it all."
Two police officers in Highland Park, Michigan, were injured in a crash involving two of the city's own patrol cars, the Michigan State Police said Sunday morning.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 52-year-old woman who went missing on Thursday.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
Two police officers in Highland Park, Michigan, were injured in a crash involving two of the city's own patrol cars, the Michigan State Police said Sunday morning.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they were in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 52-year-old woman who went missing on Thursday.
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.
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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.
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Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
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.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
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Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
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.
Another cold night before warmer air moves in
Investigators were back at the home of Nancy Guthrie on Friday, nearly a week after she went missing. They were seen taking a closer look at the roof of her house and at a car in Tucson, Arizona. Andres Gutierrez shares details about the ongoing search for the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q in Detroit's North End neighborhood is in danger of closing after 60 years of business. Veronica Ortega spoke to people who lined up outside in cold conditions to give patronage to the business.
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