Matthew Stafford

NFL: Reggie Bush agrees to contract with Detroit Lions

2013-03-13 11:29:00

The Reggie Bush rumors appear to be coming to an end, as ESPN is reporting that the free-agent running back has agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Detroit Lions. [Updated at 1:08 p.m.: Bush was introduced as a member of the Lions at a...

Live discussion: NFL Slam with Mark and Sam

2012-11-30 10:37:00

This week's Friday edition of our NFL Google+ hangout -- "NFL Slam with Mark and Sam," starring Times NFL columnist Sam Farmer and Mark Thompson of "Mark and Brian" radio fame -- will start at 11:30 a.m. and cover a host of topics. One sure topic is the...

Packers look to add to Lions' misery

2012-12-08 19:03:00

Story line: Detroit has lost 20 consecutive games at Lambeau Field, and given where the team’s at mentally — following a fourth-quarter collapse against the Indianapolis Colts last week — there’s not cause for an upset. Green Bay...

With no NFL lockout, defenses are back

2012-11-18 00:00:00

The NFL is a passing league. How many times have you heard that? And it's true. Passing games generate the majority of yards for NFL teams. But the spotlight on quarterbacks is not quite as bright this season as it was a year ago, when 10 of them...

Suddenly flawed Falcons part of an imperfection convection

2012-11-11 20:25:00

What's the sound when perfection goes poof? Sunday, it was a thud, as New Orleans cornerback Jabari Greer batted away a fourth-down pass by the Atlanta Falcons, who were two yards away from a touchdown that would have kept them undefeated. From 8-0 to 9...

For NFL's Western teams, a change in direction

2012-09-24 00:00:00

After the first two weeks of the NFL season, we could have surmised: The San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers were very good. The Oakland Raiders were very bad. The Arizona Cardinals were very lucky. But Sunday, oh, how the West was spun....

NFL playoffs preview: Lions vs. Saints

2012-01-06 20:40:00

Raiders' loss is Broncos' NFL playoff gain

2012-01-01 22:50:00

Dan Marino's stay at No. 2 on passing list might be a short one

2011-12-27 16:33:45

Officials take a touchdown away from Lions

2012-01-01 16:33:53

No more debate necessary: Eli Manning is an elite quarterback

2012-01-16 16:33:49

NFL: How far will the Detroit Lions go this season?

2011-10-03 16:33:45

Defensive tackle Henry Melton gets his hands on Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's jersey but he is unable to sack him during the first quarter.

2012-12-30 00:00:00

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler with Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford at the conclusion of his team's win at Ford Field.

2012-12-30 00:00:00

Julius Peppers picks up a fumble by Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford during the second quarter.

2012-12-30 00:00:00