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Matthew Stafford likely won't play on Thanksgiving; Calvin Johnson questionable

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:12:00 EST

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford likely won't play in Thursday's nationally televised Thanksgiving Day game against Green Bay, coach Jim Schwartz acknowledged Monday. Stafford missed a walkthrough practice Monday with a sprained AC joint of undisclosed severity, though Schwartz said an MRI revealed no significant damage to the rookie quarterback's non-throwing shoulder.

Bob Wojnowski: Lions' Stafford shows true grit in beating Browns

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:22:00 EST

He wanted to finish it, no matter the pain or the consequences. He was going back in, no matter what the doctors or coaches said. If the story of Matthew Stafford develops as hoped, there's a pretty good chance it started right there.

Last-second Lions pull off unbelievable victory

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The Lions trailed, 37-31, with eight seconds on the clock and no timeouts left as Stafford took a shotgun snap from the Cleveland 32. He rolled left -- "just trying to buy some time."

Lions declare Thanksgiving Day game a sellout

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:22:00 EST

The Lions' annual Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday is officially a sellout, so the game will be shown on local television.

Mike O'Hara: Stefanie and Chris Spielman -- A special love story

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:52:00 EST

This is a time to take a break from the games that are supposed to provide relief, however briefly, from the toil of real life.

Mike O'Hara: This Lions victory means more than you might think

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:12:00 EST

Highlights, lowlights and hot topics after further review of the Lions' 38-37 victory over the Browns at Ford Field on Sunday:

Pride of the Lions honors greatest stars in team history

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

The Pride of the Lions honors the greatest players in team history with a permanent display, which started Sunday with the naming of the 12-member charter class.

Communication breakdown puts Lions in early hole

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Amid the euphoria of the Lions' frantic 38-37 triumph Sunday at Ford Field, there was still an unsettling question that had to be asked.

Lions rookie Brandon Pettigrew lives up to being No. 20 pick

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

With no time left on the clock, needing a touchdown to secure their second victory of the season, the Lions turned to a rookie quarterback and a rookie tight end.

Upon further review: Browns vs. Lions

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:52:00 EST

Overtime wasn't out of the question at the end, and the Lions were fortunate not to get flagged for excessive celebration after Brandon Pettigrew's game-tying touchdown.