Jeff Backus

Jeff Backus is a rock for LionsThe Detroit NewsIf that solid play continues, the Lions can turn their attention to other needs. "I am very pleased with Jeff Backus. He is one of the best players we have ...Football fans getting more than enough of Matt MillenThe Detroit Newsall 2 news articles »  

When Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen blew right by Detroit Lions offensive tackle Jeff Backus, it was clear that there was some confusion along the offensive line.You don't let one of the best pass rushers in the NFL go...  

by JJ CooperFiled under: Redskins, NFL InjuriesIf finding themselves trailing the Lions wasn't a bad enough first half for the Washington Redskins, things just got worse, as defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was carted off the field with an injury after sacking Matt Stafford.The sack came when Haynesworth beat Lions left tackle Jeff Backus to pull down Stafford for a key sack on 3rd-and-5 in Redskins territory, but Backus landed on top of...  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Detroit Lions’ losing run is over. Matthew Stafford threw an early 21-yard touchdown pass to Bryant Johnson and the two connected to draw a key penalty that set up a TD in the fourth quarter as the Lions ended a 19-game losing streak.  

Charles Woodson wants to be known as more than a football player. Donating $2 million to the new University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital gives him a chance to do that. The school announced Woodson's gift on Thanksgiving before he played for the Green Bay Packers against the Detroit Lions.  

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was in the starting lineup Thursday against Green Bay, less than a week after separating his non-throwing shoulder. The rookie passer and receiver Calvin Johnson (knee) each missed three days of practice after suffering injuries in Sunday's dramatic win over Cleveland.  

Lions blanked in prime time; Cowboys lead the wayDetroit Free PressWe all know the Lions aren't ready for prime time. Turns out they aren't wanted on prime time, either. The Lions have been shut out when it comes to nbc's ...Cowboys' star shines in prime timeSports Business Journal (subscription)all 12 news articles »  

Hot-Shooting Valpo Holds Off LionsFort Smith Times RecordThat, however, didn't dampen the Lions' intensity against Valparaiso. The Crusaders needed a 57 percent shooting effort from the field Sunday afternoon to ...Johnson leads VU to 2-1 mark at tournamentGary Post Tribuneall 178 news articles »  

Seattle Post IntelligencerCedric Benson: Expected to Start Next GameRotowireCoach Marvin Lewis announced during his Monday news conference that he expects Benson (hip) to start Sunday's game against the Lions, NFL.com reports. ...Passan: How to Strangle a QuarterbackThe Orange and Brown Report (subscription)Monday update: Benson starts vs. Lions; Sellout in jeopardy; Mickens signs ...Bengals.comBengals RB Cedric Benson will start vs...  

Washington PostJay Cutler, Man AloneRealGM.comInstead, they have no shot at a division that's increasingly becoming the Vikings' to rule, and they are only two games up on the Lions, who went 0-16 last ...Favre Versus Rodgers: Week 12Bleacher ReportVikings Destroy Bears, Improve To 10-1 (NO VIDEO)KEYCFantasy Clicks: Favre, Gates lead Week 12 RevelationsCNNChicagoistall 874 news articles »  

Bwog (blog)Monday Sports RoundupBwog (blog)With only 10 minutes left in the game, the Lions were trailing 51-43, but thanks to sophomore Noruwa Agho, making five seven three-pointers in total in the ...Light Blue downs Bucknell, falls to SyracuseCU Columbia SpectatorColumbia Set to Take on Sacred Heart on Monday NightColumbia University AthleticsSacred Heart beats Columbia 60-55The Associated PressCNYLink from Eagle Newspapers -IvyLeagueSports...  

MLive.comShould the Lions be removed from Thanksgiving football?Daily American OnlineThe Lions had no business playing the Packers during prime-time television on Thanksgiving. So why do NFL fans have to sit through a ritualistic Lions ...Lions made right decision starting Stafford on ThankgivingDetroit Free PressIs putting an injured Matthew Stafford on the field worth the risk for Lions?MLive.comWeek 10 power rankings: Comeback win against...  

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Brandon Pettigrew left Thursday's game against Green Bay with a left knee injury. Pettigrew was engaged with Packers linebacker Clay Matthews in the second minute of the game when his knee buckled. The injury was severe enough that several Green Bay defenders started waving the Detroit training staff onto the field.  

UA Fort Smith NewsThe Lions' Chronicle Debuts in DecemberUA Fort Smith NewsDecember will mark the arrival of a new student publication at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith when The Lions' Chronicle makes its debut on the Web. ...and more »  

DETROIT - Detroit Lions rookie tight end Brandon Pettigrew left Thursday's game against Green Bay with a left knee injury.