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Pitting a team that is fighting for their postseason life versus a team that may be without a good portion of their defensive coaching staff for the game, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Detroit Lions face off in a Week 16 matchup at Ford Field. While the winter elements will not be a problem […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford gave an emotional statement amid a tough 2020 campaign for the franchise. The former Georgia standout vowed to continued to give it his all and appear on the field as often as he can for his teammates and the organization. The Lions’ Twitter page posted his inspirational speech: That's my […]

After being deemed questionable to play due to a rib injury, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is now expected to suit up for their Week 15 tilt against the Tennessee Titans, per NFL Network‘s Ian Rapoport. In a dramatic turn, #Lions QB Matthew Stafford (ribs) is now preparing to play tomorrow vs the #Titans, sources […]

Could Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford request a trade this offseason? According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, it’s a scenario that the 32-year old may soon entertain. The Lions are looking at yet another rebooting job, along with a coaching and front office overhaul. Accordingly, the franchise and the veteran QB could part ways to make […]

The Detroit Lions recently made roster moves which may suggest that starting quarterback Matthew Stafford will be out for an extended period of time due to a lingering rib injury. Motor City recently signed former XFL gunslinger Jordan Ta’amu to their practice squad which gives the team an insurance in lieu of Stafford’s absence, per […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was unable to finish Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers, with the 32-year-old forced to exit late in the game due to a rib injury. An update has been provided on Stafford’s status, and it appears that he has sustained quite a considerable injury on Sunday night. Here’s an […]

Just a week after the Detroit Lions appeared dead in the water following the removal of their head coach and general manager, they pulled off a miracle comeback late in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears to earn a 34-30 win. The Bears executed a miracle fourth-quarter comeback of their own against the Lions […]

Rookie wide receiver Quintez Cephus has just scored his first NFL touchdown for the Detroit Lions, and it came in spectacular fashion. Facing a daunting Chicago Bears defense in their Week 13 game, Cephus caught a deep pass from Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and landed in the end zone for a 49-yard touchdown. This throw […]

Matthew Stafford’s future with the Detroit Lions is in serious jeopardy as they close in on yet another disappointing campaign. Per Mike Florio of NBC Sports, the Lions will need to make their decision quickly on whether they will keep their 2009 no. 1 overall pick as part of their future moving forward. On the […]

Matthew Stafford may want out of Detroit after this season. As he enters his 13th year in 2021, he may have been through one too many coaching changes as part of the Lions organization. Matt Dery, the host of the daily Locked On Lions podcast, was breaking down the ripple effect of the firing of […]

The Detroit Lions hit the reset button once again after firing head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn on Saturday. With another rebuild possibly on the way, speculations arose on quarterback Matthew Stafford’s future with the team. Stafford, however, appears to be more focused on finishing out the 2020 season, where Detroit will […]

The Detroit Lions cleaned house this weekend, firing head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn amid another poor start. What exactly do the changes mean for quarterback Matthew Stafford? That remains to be seen. Stafford was asked on Monday about his future with the team, though he hardly made a stirring commitment to […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is not in the business of making coaching decisions. At least that’s how he made it seem when asked about head coach Matt Patricia’s future with the organization following Thursday’s 41-25 loss to the Houston Texans. “It’s not my decision,” Stafford said. “That’s for somebody else. If you want to […]

The Detroit Lions got the Thanksgiving festivities going early with a bit of trickery against the Houston Texans. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford took the snap, handed the ball off to Kerryon Johnson, who then flipped the ball to Jamal Agnew, who then flipped the ball back to Stafford, who then found a wide-open T.J. Hockenson […]

The Detroit Lions are set to take on the Houston Texans on Thanksgiving, with Matthew Stafford poised to become part of NFL history. With another Thanksgiving start under his belt, Stafford will be joining Troy Aikman as the only quarterbacks to have 10 career starts on Thanksgiving, per NFL Network’s Rich Eisen. Today, Matthew Stafford […]

The Detroit Lions and the Carolina Panthers square off on Sunday night for their Week 11 showdown at the Bank of America Stadium. Both of their quarterbacks are heading into the game with questionable tags. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was listed as such due to a thumb injury. However, he reportedly participated in practice on […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford’s wife, Kelly, is quite frustrated by the COVID-19 restrictions in place in the state of Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer instituted a three-week shutdown for some businesses and schools in the state. The decision did not sit well with Stafford, who took to Instagram to get some things off her chest. […]

The Detroit Lions logged their first victory in the past three games on Sunday, as they defeated the Washington Football Team, 30-27. The Lions did not come out of the contest unscathed, though, with Matthew Stafford suffering a thumb injury early in the contest. A new update has been provided on the 32-year-old’s status moving […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford recently sustained a thumb injury in their Week 10 encounter against the Washington Football Team. After undergoing tests after the game, the former Pro Browler was optimistic about his condition and is looking ahead to suit up for their Week 11 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. “I did get some […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford sustained a thumb injury during Week 10’s thrilling victory over the Washington Football Team. X-rays were negative and Stafford will have more tests to assess the situation to confirm no structural damage, but the Lions are optimistic that he won’t miss any of their coming games, per NFL Network‘s Ian […]

The Detroit Lions haven’t had much success through the air when Kenny Golladay has been sidelined, but Sunday could be a different story. Following a stop from Detroit’s defense, Matthew Stafford connected with Marvin Hall for a 55-yard touchdown to give the Lions an early lead. Stafford goes DEEP for the 55-yard TD to Marvin […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is having a rough 2020 campaign. It’s certainly nowhere near the type of season he had in 2019. Carlos Monarrez of The Detroit Free Press asked the 32-year old on what is behind his struggles this year. Stafford thinks everything has gone south for him and the Lions this season. […]

It’s been a tough past couple of weeks for Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford. The QB has spent several days last week self isolating in a hotel after he came in close contact with a COVID-19 patient. Thankfully, Stafford himself did not test positive for the virus, and has since been able to return from […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has cleared concussion protocol, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. From @GMFB: #Lions QB Matthew Stafford capped off a frustrating week of isolation with a rough performance, but he did clear the NFL's concussion protocol on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/H7ErfoDD2x — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 9, 2020 Stafford was shaken up and […]

Detroit Lions star quarterback Matthew Stafford has been added back to the active roster, which means he’s in line to play in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings assuming he tests negative for COVID-19 one more time. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network had the details. The #Lions reinstate Matthew Stafford to the active roster, but […]

Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford was at one point looking like a scratch against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. The reserve/COVID-19 is a challenging standard to maneuver, and Stafford is no exception in that regard. It does appear, however, that the former Georgia Bulldog has a chance to play on Sunday, given that he meets […]

Detroit Lions star quarterback Matthew Stafford has landed on the COVID-19 reserve list for the second time in three months. However, he could play in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings. Stafford’s wife, Kelly, said the Lions signal-caller has tested negative for COVID-19. She confirmed an ESPN report that Matthew had close contact with someone […]

The Minnesota Vikings have not been a particularly good football team this season as the struggling NFC North franchise currently sits at a disappointing 2-5 on the season entering Week 9. However, there are no doubt some very talented football players on this team as the Vikings have shown glimpses of brilliance at times this […]

The Detroit Lions could be without star quarterback Matthew Stafford in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions released this statement on the matter: The #Lions have placed QB Matthew Stafford on the Reserve/COVID-19 list pic.twitter.com/rUQS6DDRSB — Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 4, 2020 Stafford’s wife, Kelly, put this message on Instagram: From Kelly Stafford […]

The Detroit Lions were able to strike first against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday to give them an early 7-0 lead. After scoring first versus the Colts, a crazy stat involving the Lions was shared on the broadcast of Detroit’s game. Touchdown, @Lions! #OnePride Matthew Stafford puts the ball right on target to @MarvinJonesJr for […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford delivered a game-winning touchdown pass to tight end T.J. Hockenson, beating the Atlanta Falcons after getting the ball back late, following Todd Gurley’s inadvertent touchdown score. TJ HOCKENSON. FOR THE WIN. ON #NationalTightEndsDay! #OnePride #DETvsATL pic.twitter.com/IgPI0pOLGy — NFL (@NFL) October 25, 2020 Leaking out of the pocket to escape the […]

Matthew Stafford has contributed asinine numbers in his career with the Detroit Lions, but there’s one surprising statistic he hasn’t recorded yet. Ahead of Detroit’s matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars, it was revealed that Stafford has never thrown a touchdown versus the Jaguars. Altogether, in his 12 seasons with the Lions so far, Stafford has […]

The Detroit Lions knew full well they would have their work cut out playing host to the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. Fortunately, quarterback Matthew Stafford has wasted no time in setting the tone for the offense. Stafford kicked things off by capping an eight-play, 77-yard drive with a touchdown pass to running back […]

Through two weeks of the 2020 NFL season, we may know a little about the 32 teams, but it’s only a small sample size. With that in mind, it’s hard to get a feel for the best fantasy football players. Someone could have had a great week, and it bumps up their numbers—but it does not […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has been fortunate to have lived a privileged life even before he came to the NFL. These tough times riddled with racism issues and systemic oppression dealt against people with color helped the 32-year old to take things into perspective and realize that there are things bigger than the game […]

Matthew Stafford has proven to be an exemplary leader on and off of the field for the Detroit Lions throughout his career. While the conversation surrounding racial injustices continues to take place, Stafford penned a heartfelt letter denouncing “sticking to football” in today’s society. The letter was personally written by the 32-year-old Lions franchise quarterback […]

The Detroit Lions had a chance to win their Week 1 contest versus the Chicago Bears in dramatic fashion if rookie D’Andre Swift were to catch a pinpoint pass from Matthew Stafford. After dropping the go-ahead score, Stafford said he wouldn’t hesitate to throw Swift the ball again when asked about the heartbreaking play. “No, […]

The Detroit Lions tweaked the contract of their starting quarterback Matthew Stafford ahead of the team’s first game against the Chicago Bears. The 12-year veteran recently agreed to restructure his current deal with the Lions which converted his base salary tagged at $7.8 million into a signing bonus. ESPN Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter posted […]

The NFC North is going to be a fun division to watch in 2020. While the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers are without question considered the top two teams in the division, both the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions have a ton of talent with which to work. All four teams have the ability […]