December 17th, 2011 
Anthony Kuehn 
Posted in The playoff hunt is in full swing heading into Week 15 with the Lions holding the sixth seed just ahead of the self-destructing Bears and Cowboys. Ironically, it seems that the sixth seed is destined to go to the team that self destructs least, rather than the team that plays the best over the next [...]
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Lions vs. Packers Preview
Thanksgiving Day has always been associated with the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, as they have faced off more frequently than any other teams since the NFL adopted the game. The most memorable matchup on Thanksgiving came in 1962 when the Lions beat the 10-0 Packers, handing them their only loss of the season. [...]
Kevin Smith named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
Lions running back Kevin Smith has been named the NFC’s Offensive Player of the Week, the team announced on Tuesday. Smith had 16 carries for 140 yards and two touchdowns, and four receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown, in the Lions’ 49-35 win over the Panthers on Sunday. A 2008 third-round pick out of Central [...]
Week 11 NFL Review
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 26 @ GREEN BAY PACKERS 35 BUCS: Tampa gave the Packers a run for their money but in the end it was the play of E.J. Biggers which cost them. Biggers committed two big penalties early in the 4th which led to a Packers score and was then burned by Jordy Nelson which put the game out [...]
Kevin Smith Rises from the Ashes as Do the Lions
Despite having a quarterback with a broken finger, the Lions started the game throwing deep resulting in a drop, an over throw and an interception. The defense responded with a pick of their own to bail the offense out, who would promptly turn the ball over again on the ensuing drive. The Lions didn’t respond [...]
Source: Lions bring back RB Kevin Smith
The Lions will re-sign running back Kevin Smith, Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com reports. A 2008 third-round pick out of Central Florida by the Lions, Smith had 489 carries for 1,856 yards and 12 touchdowns with 91 receptions for 824 yards and a touchdown in 35 games, but was not offered a contract as a restricted [...]
Kevin Smith and Leonard Davis Among 22 Who Work Out for Lions
Aaron Wilson of Profootball.scout.com reports the Detroit Lions conducted an extensive bye week workout Thursday, auditioning former Lions starting running back Kevin Smith and former Cowboys Pro Bowl offensive guard Leonard Davis as well as 22 other free agents, according to a league source. As a rookie in 2008, Smith led the Lions with 976 [...]
Previewing the Lions 2010 Running Back Position
Going into the 2009 season the Lions wanted to base the offensive attack around a steady running game that would set the table for an aggressive downfield passing attack. The Lions’ running game finished 24th in the league in rushing yards, rushing attempts per game and 25th in yards per carry in 2009. They finished [...]
