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Archive for October, 2007

Woody demoted

It appears for at least the short-term, Detroit Lions guard Damien Woody has been demoted to reserve status, according to Terry Foster of the Detroit News.  His expected replacement would be Stephen Peterman.  But to be fair, Woody has a rib injury; however, Peterman has played well enough to receive starts.  He has started the [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Oct 05 2007

Surprising Lions Travel To Maryland To Battle Redskins

The upstart Lions will head to FedEx Field to take on the refreshed Washington Redskins in Week Five.  Washington is 2-and-1 and is coming off it’s bye week.  The Redskins blew a 17-3 lead and fell to the Giants 24-17 in Week Three.  Jason Campbell is having an average season at quarterback for Washington.  Campbell has [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 05 2007

Running Back Calhoun’s Season Over

Lions running back and kick returner Brian Calhoun is out for the season due to an injured knee.  The team placed him on injured reserve on Thursday.  The Lions have re-signed kick returner Aveion Cason to take his place.

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 05 2007

Woody and Johnson Return to Practice for Lions

Lions receiver Calvin Johnson and guard Damien Woody are back at practice as the team prepares for their upcoming game against the Washington Redskins.  Johnson sat out last week with a back injury while Woody is nursing a rib injury.  Kicker Jason Hanson fractured his left wrist on Sunday while trying to tackle the Bears’ [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 04 2007

Johnson And Edwards Could Play Against Redskins

Lions coach Rod Marinelli is optimistic that rookie receiver Calvin Johnson and defensive end Kalimba Edwards will be able to play against the Redskins.  Marinelli said he thinks Johnson is feeling better.  Both Edwards and Johnson missed last week’s win over Chicago with injuries.  Defensive end Corey Smith and cornerback Keith Smith are also hurting and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 03 2007

Marinelli: We can be elite

It is common knowledge that Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli has talked about the team being good.  But apparently he has gone a step further; perhaps fueled by a 3-1 start out of the gate, Marinelli dared to use the word “elite” for the first time this season.  Usually when you think of the [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Oct 02 2007

4th Quarter History Leads Lions to 37-27 Win

The Lions improved to 3-and-1 on the season with a 37-27 victory over the Chicago Bears at Ford Field.  Detroit scored an NFL record 34 fourth quarter points in the win.  The Lions’ defense picked off Chicago quarterback Brian Griese three times, returning one for a touchdown and defensive tackle Shaun Rogers blocked a field [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 01 2007