James Ihedigbo

Oakland trailed Buffalo by 15 early in the third quarter Sunday and was staring at a loss. Nick Shook takes a closer look at how a shift in tempo and effective blocking ensured that didn't happen.

Colts quarterback Andrew Luck remains in the concussion protocol, but he told reporters after practice that he participated with no restrictions. Here are other injuries we're tracking Wednesday.

The Lions have signed former Saints safety Rafael Bush to a one-year deal worth up $2.4 million. We cover that and more in our latest free-agency roundup.

George Iloka should be one of the more coveted safeties once free agency begins next week. The Detroit Free Press reports the Lions are expected to make a run at the Bengals safety.

Cam Newton and the undefeated Panthers will take their talents to Seattle to face the Seahawks. Will the Panthers leave undefeated? Take a look at what else is happening this week in the cheat sheet.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate pleaded for support from fans who booed and walked out of Sunday's debacle, especially those he says "turned their back" on the team.

The Redskins and Falcons lead the NFL in time of possession through four weeks. They meet in one of many enticing Week 5 matchups, and Kevin Patra has the rundown on all you need to know.

Calvin Johnson accepted the blame for his fumble that cost his team a chance to win Monday night at Seattle, explaining that the winless Lions can't put the game in the hands of the officials.

As the season kicks off, NFL Up! has a workout inspired by some of the NFL's best players. It's time to get off that couch.

The Seattle Seahawks' defense has led the league in scoring for three straight seasons, but Lions corner Darius Slay thinks his unit stacks up just fine. Is Detroit at that level yet?

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones didn't let his contract status keep him away from the start of Tuesday's OTAs -- but what about Russell Wilson in Seattle?

The Detroit Lions haven't decided which offensive tackle spot Riley Reiff will play in 2015, but they will pick up his fifth-year option for 2016. Reiff started 31 games at left tackle over the past two seasons.

Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that Lions safety James Ihedigbo plans to hold out of offseason activities in an attempt to wrangle a new contract. Will he get one?

When one player makes everyone's job easier, the desire to have him back increases. This is the case in Detroit right now with Ndamukong Suh's landing spot up in the air.

Detroit Lions fans braved many seasons of misery. But now the Lions finished 11-5 and have some major pieces to carry them into the playoffs next season.

The Dallas Cowboys didn't shrink from the moment on Sunday night. That was never more apparent than on fourth-and-six in the fourth quarter, as Tony Romo dropped back and found Jason Witten.

The Tony Romo-Matthew Stafford showdown in Dallas is one of four intriguing Wild Card games. Around The NFL's Kevin Patra dishes out everything you need to know for this weekend.

The Lions will need to mow down three straight opponents on the road to reach Super Bowl XLIX. Wideout Golden Tate says that isn't happening "if we play the way we have the last few weeks."

Now that Ndamukong Suh's suspension is overturned, the Lions have a major edge over the Cowboys in defensive talent. Does that advantage apply to the entire roster?

The Detroit Lions didn't agree with the NFL's suspension of Ndamukong Suh for this weekend's playoff game. Safety James Ihedigbo wondered why the Pro Bowl defensive tackle wasn't fined instead.

Looking to shed that holiday weight and get started on the coming year's resolution? Get started here with workouts and tips from NFL players to make sure you get fit for 2015.

Will Ben Roethlisberger's hot hand continue against the Kansas City Chiefs? Bucky Brooks says the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is one of the players set to wreak havoc this week.

J.J. Watt is the runaway choice for Defensive Player of the Year. Find out where Richard Sherman ranks on Chris Wesseling's list of the NFL's best defensive players.

In the AFC South, the NFL's top young QB in Andrew Luck tries to take his Colts past the Texans and wrecking ball J.J. Watt. Who has the edge? This, and more in Kevin Patra's Week 15 viewer's guide.