DETROIT LIONS CALENDAR AND RESULTS
Fri, Aug 10 7:30 PM ET
Fri Aug 17
2011 OVERALL NFL RANKINGS
PASSING YDS
RUSHING YDS
OPP PASSING YDS
OPP RUSHING YDS
| 2012 Preseason Schedule | ||||||
| WK | DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT/TIME (ET) | RESOURCES | ||
| 1 | Fri, Aug 10 | 7:30 PM | Tickets | |||
| 2 | Fri, Aug 17 | 8:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 3 | Sat, Aug 25 | 7:00 PM | Tickets | |||
| 4 | Thu, Aug 30 |
| 7:00 PM | Tickets | ||
| 2012 Regular Season Schedule | ||||||
| WK | DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT/TIME (ET) | RESOURCES | ||
| 1 | Sun, Sep 9 | 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 2 | Sun, Sep 16 | 8:20 PM NBC | Tickets | |||
| 3 | Sun, Sep 23 | 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 4 | Sun, Sep 30 | 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 5 | BYE WEEK | |||||
| 6 | Sun, Oct 14 | 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 7 | Mon, Oct 22 | 8:30 PM | Tickets | |||
| 8 | Sun, Oct 28 |
| 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | ||
| 9 | Sun, Nov 4 | 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 10 | Sun, Nov 11 | 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 11 | Sun, Nov 18 | 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 12 | Thu, Nov 22 |
| 12:30 PM CBS | Tickets | ||
| 13 | Sun, Dec 2 | 1:00 PM CBS | Tickets | |||
| 14 | Sun, Dec 9 | 8:20 PM NBC | Tickets | |||
| 15 | Sun, Dec 16 | 4:05 PM FOX | Tickets | |||
| 16 | Sat, Dec 22 |
| 8:30 PM | Tickets | ||
| 17 | Sun, Dec 30 |
| 1:00 PM FOX | Tickets | ||
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Nick Fairley Arrested Again

Lions' DT Nick Fairley has been arrested for DUI and attempting to elude police.
about 6 hours ago | ESPN.com -
Calvin Johnson Catch Fest

Calvin Johnson stopped by SportsNation and attempted to break a show record for most footballs caught (and held on to) in 1:30.
about 4 days ago | ESPN.com -
Calvin Johnson Wins Madden Vote For Video Game Cover

Calvin Johnson beats out Cam Newton to be on the cover of Madden '13
about 4 days ago | ESPN.com -
NFL Draft Intriguing Players

Todd McShay examines three players who could be gems and looks ahead to top prospects for the 2013 NFL Draft.
about 4 days ago | ESPN.com -
Top Five Wide Receivers With The Best Hands

Tim Hasselbeck reacts to Jim Harbaugh's comments about Michael Crabtree and discusses the top five wide receivers with the best hands in the NFL.
about 4 days ago | ESPN.com -
Lions Take Reiff 23rd

Todd McShay breaks down the Lions' selection of Riley Reiff with the 23rd pick in the 2012 NFL draft.
about 4 days ago | ESPN.com -
NFL32OT - Episode 102

Suzy and Mort add some perspective to Calvin Johnson's historic contract, Tony Romo could have some competition at QB, and Frank Wycheck tries to sell Peyton Manning on the Titans.
about 11 days ago | ESPN.com -
Blogger Blitz: No More Black 'n Blue

Kevin Seifert looks at the draft classes from the NFC North and how the teams are no longer focused on the ground attack.
about 25 days ago | ESPN.com -
Notable Day 3 Picks

Eric Allen breaks down day 3 of the NFL Draft.
about 28 days ago | ESPN.com -
Kiper Vs. McShay

Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay react to report that Robert Griffin III is selfish, team that could make surprising move during NFL draft and projected second-round pick with first-round value.
about 36 days ago | ESPN.com - more

Nick Fairley Arrested Again
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Nick Fairley Arrested Again
Lions' DT Nick Fairley has been arrested for DUI and attempting to elude police.Tags: SportsCenter, John Clayton - Top Five Wide Receivers With The Best Hands
Top Five Wide Receivers With The Best Hands
Tim Hasselbeck reacts to Jim Harbaugh's comments about Michael Crabtree and discusses the top five wide receivers with the best hands in the NFL.Tags: SportsCenter, Tim Hasselbeck, Wide Receivers, Hands, WR, Jim Harbaugh - NFL Draft Intriguing Players
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2012 DRAFT PICKS
| RD | PK(OVR) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23(23) | R. Reiff | OT | Iowa |
| 2 | 22(54) | R. Broyles | WR | Oklahoma |
| 3 | 22(85) | D. Bentley | - | Louisiana-Lafayette |
| 4 | 30(125) | R. Lewis | - | Oklahoma |
| 5 | 3(138) | T. Whitehead | - | Temple |
| 5 | 13(148) | C. Greenwood | - | Albion |
| 6 | 26(196) | J. Green | - | New Mexico State |
| 7 | 16(223) | T. Lewis | - | Oklahoma |
2011 Team Leaders
| PASSING | ATT | COMP | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | 663 | 421 | 5038 | 41 |
| Shaun Hill | 3 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD |
| Jahvid Best | 84 | 390 | 4.6 | 2 |
| Kevin Smith | 72 | 356 | 4.9 | 4 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | AVG | TD |
| Calvin Johnson | 96 | 1681 | 17.5 | 16 |
| Brandon Pettigrew | 83 | 777 | 9.4 | 5 |
2011 NFC North STANDINGS
INJURIES
| PLAYER | POS | DATE | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Best | RB | 5/22 | Prob. |
| J. Best | RB | 5/21 | Ques. |
| M. Leshoure | RB | 5/21 | Ques. |
| R. Broyles | WR | 5/21 | Prob. |
| M. Leshoure | RB | 5/20 | Ques. |
FREE AGENTS
| PLAYER | POS | FA TYPE | 2012 TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Avril | DE | Franchised | |
| J. Backus | OT | UFA | Lions |
| B. Carpenter | LB | UFA | Patriots |
| E. Coleman | S | UFA | Lions |
| R. Davis | WR | UFA | |
| L. Davis | OG | UFA | |
| I. Ekejiuba | LB | UFA | |
| A. Fluellen | DT | UFA | Lions |
| B. Graham | P | UFA | Lions |
| C. Harris | S | UFA | |
| S. Hill | QB | UFA | Lions |
| S. Hill | DT | RFA | Lions |
| C. Hilliard | OT | RFA | Lions |
| D. Levy | LB | RFA | |
| B. McDonald | CB | UFA | |
| M. Morris | RB | UFA | |
| D. Muhlbach | LS | UFA | Lions |
| A. Palmer | LB | Released | Lions |
| K. Smith | RB | UFA | Lions |
| D. Stanton | QB | UFA | NY Jets |
| M. Stovall | WR | UFA | |
| S. Tulloch | LB | UFA | Lions |
| E. Wright | CB | UFA | Buccaneers |



