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One last diss
12/05/2012Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz took a not-so-subtle jab at Titus Young on Wednesday after announcing his exiled receiver was scheduled for knee surgery, "unless he doesn't show up for it."Lions' Fairley has pot charge dropped
12/05/2012Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley was arrested in April after finding marijuana in his vehicle. Those charges were dismissed Tuesday.Season over: Lions banish troubled Young to injured reserve
12/04/2012Titus Young won't play another snap this season. Even though the Detroit Lions wide receiver been inactive for poor behavior since Week 12, the team moved him to injured reserve on Tuesday.Report: Lions' Suh won't be fined for block that irked Colts' OL
12/04/2012So ... will Ndamukong Suh be fined this week? It appears unlikely according a report, but that doesn't mean the Colts are OK with how Suh and his Lions teammates behaved on Sunday.Almighty Megatron conquers the stat sheet
12/03/2012Calvin Johnson put forth a mighty performance for the Detroit Lions and is now on pace to break a record set by the incomparable Jerry Rice. Was that the most workmanlike effort of Week 13?Schwartz: Suh wasn't lauding injury
12/03/2012Ndamukong Suh didn't do his coach any favors against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. The Detroit Lions defender is accused of celebrating an opponent's injury Sunday.Schwartz: Lions lose Broyles for season with torn ACL
12/03/2012Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz told reporters Monday that rookie wide receiver Ryan Broyles will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.Luck leads Colts to comeback win over Lions
12/02/2012Andrew Luck throws a 14-yard touchdown pass as time expires to lead the Indianapolis Colts to a 35-33 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.Suh's dance infuriates Colts' McGlynn
12/03/2012Another game, another controversy for Ndamukong Suh. The time, Mike McGlynn is upset with Suh after the Detroit Lion danced over a concussed Indianapolis Colts teammate.Watch out, Jerry: Here comes Megatron
12/02/2012Calvin Johnson is within striking distance of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice's single-season record for receiving yards after Sunday's lights-out performance against the Indianapolis Colts.
| Scoreboard | more | ||||
| Ford Field - Wk 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
| Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
| Detroit Lions | 10 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 33 |
| Schedule | more | ||
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 18 | Green Bay | 20-24 L |
| 12 | Thu, Nov 22 | Houston | 31-34 L |
| 13 | Sun, Dec 02 | Indianapolis | 33-35 L |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 09 | @ Green Bay | 8:20 PM ET |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 16 | @ Arizona | 4:05 PM ET |
| 16 | Sat, Dec 22 | Atlanta | 8:30 PM ET |
| Injuries | more |
| Player (Pos) | Injury |
| Gosder Cherilus (T) | Did Not Pract - -- |
| Corey Williams (DT) | Did Not Pract - -- |
| Jacob Lacey (CB) | Did Not Pract - -- |
| Ashlee Palmer (LB) | Full Pract - -- |
| Regular Season Leaders | more | |||
| Passing | Att | Cmp | Yds | TDs |
| Matthew Stafford | 534 | 323 | 3742 | 16 |
| Shaun Hill | 13 | 10 | 172 | 2 |
| Rushing | Car | Yds | Avg | TDs |
| Mikel Leshoure | 157 | 591 | 3.8 | 7 |
| Joique Bell | 57 | 325 | 5.7 | 3 |
| Receiving | Rec | Yds | Avg | TDs |
| Calvin Johnson | 86 | 1428 | 16.6 | 5 |
| Brandon Pettigrew | 57 | 556 | 9.8 | 3 |
| Transactions | more |
| Date | Transaction |
| 12/5 | Lance Long (WR) Free Agent Signing (free agent signing). |
| 12/4 | Ryan Broyles (WR) Reserve/Injured (reserve/injured). |
| 12/4 | Kris Durham (WR) Free Agent Signing (free agent signing). |
| 12/4 | Troy Burrell (WR) Practice Squad (practice squad). |
| NFC North | more | |||
| Team | W | L | T | Win % |
| Green Bay | 8 | 4 | 0 | .667 |
| Chicago | 8 | 4 | 0 | .667 |
| Minnesota | 6 | 6 | 0 | .500 |
| Detroit | 4 | 8 | 0 | .333 |
Head Coach more
Jim Schwartz
Regular Season: 22-38
Postseason: 0-1
Experience: 3
Career record: 22-39
Jim Schwartz was named the head coach of the Detroit Lions on Jan. 16, 2009.
Experience:
Schwartz began his tenure in Detroit following 10 seasons with the Tennessee Titans, including the last eight as defensive coordinator. Before joining the Titans in 1999, he spent three years (1996-98) as a defensive assistant/quality control coach with the Baltimore Ravens. After the Cleveland Browns moved to Baltimore following the 1995 season, Schwartz made the transition from player personnel to coaching. From 1993-95, he worked in the Browns' player personnel department, serving as both a college and pro scout.
The Baltimore, Md., native was a four-year letter-winner as a linebacker at Georgetown University, where he earned a degree in economics. He received distinguished economics graduate honors at Georgetown, and in 1998 he earned numerous honors that include Division III CoSIDA/GTE Academic All-America, All-America and team captain.
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Published: Dec. 3, 2012 at 06:54 a.m.
(6:49) (Shotgun) A.Luck pass deep right intended for T.Hilton INTERCEPTED by D.Carey at DET 17. D.Carey pushed ob at DET 45 for 28 yards (R.Wayne).
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Published: Dec. 3, 2012 at 06:45 a.m.
(10:28) (Shotgun) J.Bell right tackle to IND 13 for 67 yards (C.Vaughn).
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Published: Dec. 3, 2012 at 06:19 a.m.
(:12) (Shotgun) M.Stafford pass deep right to C.Johnson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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Published: Dec. 3, 2012 at 05:21 a.m.
(2:00) (Shotgun) A.Luck pass deep right intended for L.Brazill INTERCEPTED by D.Carey at DET 20. D.Carey pushed ob at DET 43 for 23 yards (D.Avery).
