Detroit Lions Schedule

Lions embarass Rams, 44-6

steve — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:50:52 +0000

The Detroit Lions put points up on the board early and often in a 44-6 dismantling of the St. Louis Rams.

Quarterback Shaun Hill was outstanding, throwing for 220 yards and three touchdowns to lead Detroit.

Wide receiver Calvin Johnson hauled in another score, but he injured his shoulder making a catch and could miss significant time.

The Lions cannot afford to lose Johnson, who opens up the offense for all of the other receivers and tight ends.

It was also a strong effort from the defense, and Ndamakong Suh even got into the act by deflecting a pass and then recording the interception.

Detroit Lions schedule released

steve — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:57:37 +0000

The Detroit Lions 2010 schedule has been released and it does not bode well for a quick start out of the gate.

After having to open on the road at Chicago, things get progressively worse with games against the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers before hosting the St. Louis Rams.

At least the Lions have a bye in Week 7, which is centered pretty well in the middle of their season and should give them a nice breather.

The second half of the schedule is probably easier than the first half, but there are tough games intermingled with some hapless opponents.

Contests at Dallas and home against New England and the New York Jets are included, as well as more games against tough divisional foes Green Bay and Minnesota.

Lions to host plenty of playoff teams in 2010

bud — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:01:46 +0000

By Bud L. Ellis

At least the Detroit Lions aren’t coming into 2010 after a winless season.

The Lions, who went 0-16 in 2008, found a way into the win column twice in 2009. The Lions’ 2010 schedule has been released by NFL – dates will be announced later.

As usual, the Lions will play host to a Thanksgiving game at Ford Field. It will be a playoff team from the AFC, either the New York Jets (who reached the AFC championship game) or the New England Patriots (the AFC East champion).

The tough part of the schedule likes at home – five of the eight teams visiting Detroit this season qualified for the playoffs. Along with the Jets and Patriots, Detroit plays host to playoff teams Philadelphia, Green Bay, and NFC runner-up Minnesota. Chicago comes calling, as do two teams that really struggled in 2009: Washington (4-12) and St. Louis (1-15).

Road games against playoff teams Minnesota, Green Bay and Dallas highlight the road schedule. The Lions also will visit Chicago, the New York Giants, Buffalo, Tampa Bay and Miami. Six of the eight road games are against teams that won seven or more games last season.

The Lions’ schedule is ranked tied for 12th, based on opponents’ 2009 win percentage.

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