Detroit Lions Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction

The Detroit Lions have had a nightmare season yet again, but they don’t appear to be an 0-16 team in my eyes.

Lions‘ Hanson continues to move up scoring list

With Jason Hanson on quite a kicking tear these days, it would be safe to assume that if the Detroit Lions needed a long field goal to help notch their first victory of the season, Hanson should come through.

Goodell: Economic bite may hit in 2009
NEW YORK (AP) — As much as NFL teams are feeling a financial squeeze already, commissioner Roger Go…

Lions‘ Colletto says Stanton ‘did good’ last week; Henson signed to practice squad

With the question hanging in the air like a pinata, two reporters today tripped over simultaneous attempts to ask Jim Colletto the question of the week.

Sims trying to regain form

Ernie Sims won’t even entertain the idea of excuses. How’s his surgically repaired shoulder holding up this season? “Does it matter?” he said, raising an eyebrow.

Lions have shot to make dubious history at 0-16

Carolina Panthers‘ Jonathan Stewart, right, runs past Detroit Lions‘ Ikaika Alama-Francis during the second half of the Panthers‘ 31-22 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov.

Popularity: 1% [?]

Lions Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

When Rod Marinelli took over the Lions in 2006, he wanted to build them like the Buccaneers were built. He had spent 10 years as Tampa Bay’s defensive line coach. He had won a Super Bowl with the Bucs. He had seen how it was done.

But when the Lions host the Bucs on Sunday, they will be simply trying to get their first victory against a good team. The Lions are 0-10. The Bucs are 7-3.

Marinelli was not interested in walking down memory lane when asked about his Tampa Bay days after practice Wednesday. He didn’t want to talk about any deeper meaning to the game.

“Not really,” Marinelli said. “At this time, I’m just interested in this team practicing, getting ready to go. I’m telling you, they’re resilient.

Lions have shot to make dubious history at 0-16 (AP)

The winless Detroit Lions have plenty at stake this season. Sure, they’re 0-10 and the league’s only team mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. But if Detroit loses Sunday at home to Tampa Bay and the following five games, it will infamously become the NFL’s first 0-16 team. “People should be getting nervous,” Lions kicker Jason Hanson said.

Popularity: 3% [?]

Kowalski: Time running out on Marinelli’s tenure with Lions

You get the feeling that time is just arriving for several of the Detroit Lions key young players — guys such as Calvin Johnson, Kevin Smith, Gosder Cherilus, Daniel Bullocks and Cliff Avril — but that time …

Iyer: Week 12 NFL picks: Giants will make Warner feel a rush
After a ho-hum set of matchups and results in Week 11, everything has been dialed up in Week 12. …

Lions have shot to make dubious history at 0-16
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The winless Detroit Lions have plenty at stake this season.Sure, they’…

Vikings give Peterson day off to rest beat-up body

The Minnesota Vikings are giving Adrian Peterson’s body a break. Peterson was held out of Thursday’s practice.

Lions Notebook: Good Bucs vs Bad Bucs?
When Rod Marinelli took over the Lions in 2006, he wanted to build them like the Buccaneers were built. He had spent 10 years as Tampa Bay’s defensive line coach. He had won a Super Bowl with the Bucs. He had seen how it was done. More news and notes inside.

Detroit Lions again blacked out on local TV
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The winless Detroit Lions have failed to sell out a third consecutive home…

Sims trying to regain form

Ernie Sims won’t even entertain the idea of excuses. How’s his surgically repaired shoulder holding up this season? “Does it matter?” he said, raising an eyebrow.

Popularity: 6% [?]

Detroit Lions again blacked out on local TV
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The winless Detroit Lions have failed to sell out a third consecutive home…

Week 12 NFL picks: Giants will make Warner feel a rush (SportingNews.com)
After a ho-hum set of matchups and results in Week 11, everything has been dialed up in Week 12.

Iyer: Week 12 NFL picks: Giants will make Warner feel a rush
After a ho-hum set of matchups and results in Week 11, everything has been dialed up in Week 12. …

Lions have shot to make dubious history at 0-16 (AP)

The winless Detroit Lions have plenty at stake this season. Sure, they’re 0-10 and the league’s only team mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. But if Detroit loses Sunday at home to Tampa Bay and the following five games, it will infamously become the NFL’s first 0-16 team. “People should be getting nervous,” Lions kicker Jason Hanson said.

Lions have shot to make dubious history at 0-16
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The winless Detroit Lions have plenty at stake this season.Sure, they’…

Popularity: 9% [?]

Things Detroit Lions Fans Can Be Thankful for This Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving Lions fans. We really need something to be thankful for so here is my list of things Detroit Lions fans can be thanful for this Thanksgiving The Season is Almost over Soon Lions fans will be …

Kowalski: Time running out on Marinelli’s tenure with Lions

You get the feeling that time is just arriving for several of the Detroit Lions key young players — guys such as Calvin Johnson, Kevin Smith, Gosder Cherilus, Daniel Bullocks and Cliff Avril — but that time …

Bag Wags Contest: Titans, Lions flirt with perfection

Detroit quarterback Duante Culpepper has taken his lumps like the rest of the winless Lions.

Jamie Samuelsen’s Blog: Kevin Smith should be Lions‘ tailback for long time

Kevin Smith had his best game as a Lion on Sunday. Could the Lions possibly have gotten a high draft pick right? I’ll see your possible and raise it to probable.

Popularity: 7% [?]

Bag Wags Contest: Titans, Lions flirt with perfection

Detroit quarterback Duante Culpepper has taken his lumps like the rest of the winless Lions.

Lions Notebook: Rookie Smith Cashing In
The reason for rookie Kevin Smith’s on-the-ground success? Simple: “‘Cause I’m getting the ball,” Smith said. More inside, including player notes.

Jamie Samuelsen’s Blog: Kevin Smith should be Lions‘ tailback for long time

Kevin Smith had his best game as a Lion on Sunday. Could the Lions possibly have gotten a high draft pick right? I’ll see your possible and raise it to probable.

Things Detroit Lions Fans Can Be Thankful for This Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving Lions fans. We really need something to be thankful for so here is my list of things Detroit Lions fans can be thanful for this Thanksgiving The Season is Almost over Soon Lions fans will be …

Lions Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

When Rod Marinelli took over the Lions in 2006, he wanted to build them like the Buccaneers were built. He had spent 10 years as Tampa Bay’s defensive line coach. He had won a Super Bowl with the Bucs. He had seen how it was done.

But when the Lions host the Bucs on Sunday, they will be simply trying to get their first victory against a good team. The Lions are 0-10. The Bucs are 7-3.

Marinelli was not interested in walking down memory lane when asked about his Tampa Bay days after practice Wednesday. He didn’t want to talk about any deeper meaning to the game.

“Not really,” Marinelli said. “At this time, I’m just interested in this team practicing, getting ready to go. I’m telling you, they’re resilient.

Popularity: 9% [?]

Lions Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

When you’re 0-10, you’re going to be second-guessed on decisions people otherwise wouldn’t think twice about.

The Lions lost again Sunday. This time it was 31-22 at Carolina.

In the third quarter, they were trailing, 24-16, when coach Rod Marinelli elected to punt instead of attempting a 58-yard field goal.

Now, no Lions kicker has ever made a 58-yard field goal - indoors or outdoors. But Jason Hanson had just blasted a 56-yarder in the same direction a quarter earlier, tying his team record for longest field goal and setting a team record for longest outdoor field goal.

Why not go for it?

Marinelli pointed out that a Panther had gotten a piece of a 40-yard field goal earlier, and the farther the attempt, the lower the trajectory of the kick and the…

Popularity: 10% [?]

Take the Lions. Please! (Yahoo! Sports)
For some people, running Matt Millen out of town wasn’t enough. They now want to run the entire Detroit Lions…

DLI: Finding Optimism in Daunte and CJ
News, notes, analysis and more in DLI - Detroit Lions Insider: Rod Marinelli attempts to remain optimistic (think: Culpepper and Calvin Johnson), he responds to chatter of Detroit’s potential to go 0-16, and more, including updates from other sources inside. Update: Nov. 18, 2008 - 6:17 PM (est)

NFL Power Poll: Giants move to top of the line (SportingNews.com)
NULL

Lions Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

When you’re 0-10, you’re going to be second-guessed on decisions people otherwise wouldn’t think twice about.

The Lions lost again Sunday. This time it was 31-22 at Carolina.

In the third quarter, they were trailing, 24-16, when coach Rod Marinelli elected to punt instead of attempting a 58-yard field goal.

Now, no Lions kicker has ever made a 58-yard field goal - indoors or outdoors. But Jason Hanson had just blasted a 56-yarder in the same direction a quarter earlier, tying his team record for longest field goal and setting a team record for longest outdoor field goal.

Why not go for it?

Marinelli pointed out that a Panther had gotten a piece of a 40-yard field goal earlier, and the farther the attempt, the lower the trajectory of the kick and the…

Iyer: NFL Power Poll: Giants move to top of the line
They form the most dominant group in professional football, yet none of them made the Pro Bowl la…

Popularity: 14% [?]

Redskins skidding as Zorn revisits Seattle (Yahoo! Sports)
Why is Washington so wishy-washy? Answers to that and more in the latest 32 Questions.

Lions Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

When you’re 0-10, you’re going to be second-guessed on decisions people otherwise wouldn’t think twice about.

The Lions lost again Sunday. This time it was 31-22 at Carolina.

In the third quarter, they were trailing, 24-16, when coach Rod Marinelli elected to punt instead of attempting a 58-yard field goal.

Now, no Lions kicker has ever made a 58-yard field goal - indoors or outdoors. But Jason Hanson had just blasted a 56-yarder in the same direction a quarter earlier, tying his team record for longest field goal and setting a team record for longest outdoor field goal.

Why not go for it?

Marinelli pointed out that a Panther had gotten a piece of a 40-yard field goal earlier, and the farther the attempt, the lower the trajectory of the kick and the…

Lions Notebook: Questioning Marinelli
When you’re 0-10, you’re going to be second-guessed on decisions people otherwise wouldn’t think twice about. The Lions lost again Sunday. This time it was 31-22 at Carolina.

Take the Lions. Please! (Yahoo! Sports)
For some people, running Matt Millen out of town wasn’t enough. They now want to run the entire Detroit Lions…

DLI: Finding Optimism in Daunte and CJ
News, notes, analysis and more in DLI - Detroit Lions Insider: Rod Marinelli attempts to remain optimistic (think: Culpepper and Calvin Johnson), he responds to chatter of Detroit’s potential to go 0-16, and more, including updates from other sources inside. Update: Nov. 18, 2008 - 6:17 PM (est)

Popularity: 14% [?]

LEFTOVERS: Laughter is worst medicine for Lions

At 0-9, the Detroit Lions are the only winless team in the NFL. They’re also the literal laughingstocks of the league.

Rob Parker

It’s time to start rooting for 0-16. Most of the time, it’s not good to want to see your favorite team lose, especially every game.

NFL: Replay rules could change before playoffs
The NFL might modify its rules about the use of instant replay to try to prevent errors such as the …

Iyer: NFL Power Poll: Giants move to top of the line
They form the most dominant group in professional football, yet none of them made the Pro Bowl la…

Popularity: 14% [?]