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The Detroit Lions drafted Matthew Stafford with the first overall pick all the way back in 2009. Since then, the quarterback has been fantastic for them. In fact, even in 2019, he was great. Stafford only appeared in eight games due to injury. Even though he played just eight games, he still managed 2,499 passing […]

Detroit Lions veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford missed the final eight games of the 2019 NFL season after fracturing his back in spite of his insistence to play through the pain. Instead, journeyman backup quarterback Jeff Driskel and undrafted rookie David Blough had to share the starting job in Stafford’s absence for the remainder of the […]

The Detroit Lions started off the season hot but they quickly fell off and it’s been another disappointing year in the Motor City. Every year it seems Lions fans think next year is going to be their year, and every year it turns out not to happen. This season there were some positives and a […]

The Detroit Lions are hoping to end the 2019 NFL season on a high note over the next two games. Unfortunately, they will have to do it without quarterback Matthew Stafford. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Lions have opted to place Stafford on injured reserve: Lions placing QB Matthew Stafford on IR. […]

The Detroit Lions are finding out on Saturday that the NFL is cracking down on how injury designations are being handled. The NFL has fined Detroit’s organization $75,000 and Matt Patricia $10,000 for violating the NFL’s Injury Report Policy, per Adam Schefter. NFL fined the Lions’ organization $75,000, HC Matt Patricia $25,000, and GM Bob […]

The Detroit Lions have plenty of needs to improve their roster for next season and they have to consider taking a wide receiver. Given that, the Lions and Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy would be an intriguing match. In Matt Patricia’s second season as head coach, the Lions currently have a 3-8-1 record and is […]

The Detroit Lions have been without quarterback Matthew Stafford for the past four weeks due to a back injury, one that is expected to sideline Stafford for the remainder of the season. The good news is that Stafford says the back issue is healing “as it should” and that he should be just fine for […]

Detroit Lions franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford has been sidelined after fracturing multiple bones in his back earlier this season. The 31-year-old gunslinger was on track for a solid season in the Motor City, throwing nearly 2,500 yards, 19 touchdowns, and five interceptions in eight games. While Stafford has lobbied to get back in the lineup […]

With Matthew Stafford missing the last three games with a back injury and possibly the remainder of the season, the Detroit Lions have been desperate for help at quarterback behind incumbent starter Jeff Driskel. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the Lions were interested in bringing in quarterback Josh Johnson, but were prevented from […]

Matthew Stafford will miss his third straight game for the Detroit Lions in Week 12 against the Washington Redskins. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Detroit has discussed “shutting down” Stafford for the rest of the season. The Lions’ franchise quarterback has been dealing with a back injury that has prevented him from practicing for nearly […]

The Detroit Lions have struggled to get in the win column during quarterback Matthew Stafford’s recent absence. It seems they will have to find a way without him once again versus the Washington Redskins in Week 12. Stafford has been sidelined the last two games with broken bones in his back. According to NFL Network […]

This season has been rough for the Detroit Lions as they struggled to string together wins. With their playoff hopes now in danger of slipping, it’s understandable why Matthew Stafford is desperate to play more football. Stafford fractured the bones in his back and won’t be involved in any snaps any time soon. However, the […]

The Detroit Lions have been hesitant to place an official timetable on quarterback Matthew Stafford’s back injury. If it were up to former Lions wideout Herman Moore, he would not come back at all until he is fully healthy. Stafford is reportedly nursing fractured bones in his back. Moore says Detroit should start thinking long-term […]

Detroit Lions star quarterback Matthew Stafford is “week-to-week,” according to second-year head coach Matt Patricia, per MLive’s Kyle Meinke on Twitter. Matt Patricia says Matthew Stafford remains week to week — kyle meinke (@kmeinke) November 18, 2019 Stafford, 31, has missed the past two weeks for the Lions as he deals with fractured bones in […]

Matthew Stafford will miss his second consecutive game on Sunday, as the Detroit Lions quarterback recovers from a back injury. He may miss more time, however. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Doctors recently told Stafford that the fractured bones in his back are a six-week injury. Per Schefter, the six-week diagnosis does not mean […]

The Dallas Cowboys are in desperate need of a win this weekend, and it looks like they will be catching a big break that should help them. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is not expected to play in his team’s Week 11 matchup with the Cowboys […]

After missing last week with a back injury, it looks like Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford will remain on the bench for the Week 11 tilt against the Dallas Cowboys, per Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk. Stafford has not practiced this week as he recovers from the broken bones in his back. Without Stafford last week, […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford appeared to be set to return to practice with the team on Wednesday after not being listed on the injury report, according to Kyle Meinke of MLive. However, Stafford ended up not having a helmet at practice and appeared to remain sidelined. Check that. Matthew Stafford doesn’t have a helmet […]

The Detroit Lions decided to sit Matthew Stafford because of a back injury against the Chicago Bears. As tough as it was for Stafford to rest, he knew it was the right decision for him longterm. “Ultimately, I think, made the right decision,” Stafford said, via Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com. “Giving my pads to somebody […]

Matthew Stafford was forced to sit out of Sunday’s game for the Detroit Lions and isn’t fond of the idea of sitting out much longer. While speaking to the media, Stafford said that he has no intention of sitting out for the rest of the season per Jeff Riger. Stafford has no thoughts of taking […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford will not play on Sunday against the Chicago Bears. The 31-year-old is dealing with broken bones in his back, similar to his condition in 2018. There is a possibility that he will be out for an extended period of time, with three weeks being the number tossed around. According to […]

Matthew Stafford’s back injury may be more severe than previously perceived. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Detroit Lions quarterback could miss up to three weeks for fractured bones in his back. He is week to week after officially missing Week 10. Though a participant in Friday’s practice, Stafford’s, 31, season could now be […]

Matthew Stafford was listed as questionable for the Detroit Lions, but his status seems to be determined already. According to Ian Rapoport, Stafford will not play versus the Chicago Bears, snapping his 136 straight starts streak. Sources: #Lions QB Matthew Stafford (hip/back) is not expected to play against the #Bears. A surprise. He’s listed as […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford could be a game-time decision for his team’s Week 10 matchup with the Chicago Bears on Sunday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Stafford, who is currently listed as questionable, has been dealing with hip and back issues throughout the week and was limited in practice. The veteran is […]

The Detroit Lions are coming off a loss to the Oakland Raiders that came down to the wire. That loss put their record at 3-4-1 through nine weeks of the season. Now, they face off with the Chicago Bears in Week 10. While the Bears have been disappointing overall (3-5), that defense is still as […]

Matthew Stafford was forced to sit out of practice with the Detroit Lions with a back injury for the second time this season. Despite missing Wednesday’s practice, Stafford was straightforward on his response on whether or not that his current injury is connected to his previous one. “No,” Stafford said when asked his latest injury […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was limited in practice on Wednesday due to hip and back issues, per Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. Stafford is coming off of an impressive performance in a Week 9 loss to the Oakland Raiders in which he completed 26 of his 41 throws for 401 yards, three touchdowns, […]

While everyone is understandably clamoring over Russell Wilson and Deshaun Watson, Matthew Stafford is quietly having a remarkable season for the Detroit Lions. Through the first nine weeks, Stafford is on pace to lead the NFL in passing yards this season. Stafford is arguably having the best season of his career so far with 2,499 […]

It seems like it’s every week that Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay is making a highlight-reel play. Early in the second quarter of Detroit’s matchup with the Oakland Raiders, Matthew Stafford found Golladay ripping through the porous secondary. The third-year wide receiver took it to the house for a 59-yard touchdown reception. Stafford and […]

The NFL season is quickly progressing with eight weeks being completed now. In Week 8, there were quite a few quarterbacks who performed well in fantasy football, which makes for some intriguing start ’em sit ’em options. At the top, Daniel Jones led all quarterbacks with 28.2 fantasy points against the Detroit Lions in Week […]

In a role that seems all too familiar, the Detroit Lions have opened as underdogs in Week 9’s matchup with the Oakland Raiders. They currently sit as a two-point underdog as they travel to California to play Jon Gruden’s squad. The Lions could easily pull off this upset in their west coast road trip, mostly […]

Coning into Sunday the Detroit Lions had dropped two straight and lost their footing in the competitive NFC North. However, thanks to Matthew Stafford and Kenny Golladay they were able to stop the bleeding. Now at 3-3-1 on the season, Week 9 could be a turning point for the team as they still hope to […]

Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell didn’t run the ball at the one-yard line when he was with the Seattle Seahawks, but he will run a flea-flicker with the Detroit Lions. Near the beginning of the fourth quarter, Matthew Stafford connected with Kenny Golladay for a long touchdown versus the New York Giants. .@JdMckissic throws it back […]

Kenny Golladay watched as Marvin Jones caught four touchdowns for the Detroit Lions in Week 7. Golladay wanted to get one of his own in Week 8. The talented wideout was able to do that by making an incredible catch in the end zone versus the New York Giants. Kenny Golladay snatches the ball for […]

We’ve reached Week 8 of the fantasy football season, and there are several intriguing waiver wire pickups available. Injuries always play a role in fantasy football, but so do bye weeks. With the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys both having the week off, fantasy owners may be in need of suitable replacements at several key […]

Detroit Lions franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford made history on Sunday by surpassing 40,000 career passing yards—the fastest achievement in NFL history. The fastest QB to throw for 40,000 yards? That would be @Lions QB Matt Stafford. 👏 (by @pizzahut) pic.twitter.com/8lCrpJSSxs — NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019 Stafford and the Lions are facing NFC North division […]

Detroit Lions fans have plenty of ammo after Monday night’s controversial loss to the Green Bay Packers. With the top spot in the division on the line, the Lions were on the wrong side of three bogus calls. The first of which was the ever sensitive pass interference subject when Marvin Jones Jr. was clearly […]

The Detroit Lions and veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford are off to quite the hot start on the road against the rival Green Bay Packers. With the Lions and Packers matching up in Week 6’s installment of Monday Night Football, Detroit is currently leading the way 10-0 after the first quarter despite being forced to overcome […]

What’s better than a flea-flicker? A flea-flicker on the first play of the game of course. The Detroit Lions kicked off “Monday Night Football” against the Green Bay Packers by doing just that. The result: a 66-yard Matthew Stafford-thrown pass completion to wide receiver Kenny Golladay. On the game’s very first play… The @Lions break […]