MATT PRATER NEWS

Lions kicker Matt Prater one-ups Justin Tucker with 76-yard field goal at Pro Bowl

Prater goes deep to outdo Ravens' star kicker.

JANUARY 28, 2017

Seahawks host Lions in NFC wild-card round playoff game

DETROIT (9-6) at SEATTLE (10-5-1)

JANUARY 5, 2017

Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24 to win NFC North (Jan 01, 2017)

DETROIT (AP) Aaron Rodgers was right.

JANUARY 2, 2017

11 takeaways: Dallas Cowboys crush the Detroit Lions

With another strong performance by the Dallas Cowboys, here are 11 takeaways to think about as America's Team prepares for the Philadelphia...

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Playoffs or not, the Lions Season is a Success

It's crunch time for the Detroit Lions. They need to win one, if not both of the games coming up if they want to host a playoff game for th...

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Lions Feel Slighted? Then Go Out and Beat the Cowboys!

Lions Can Do Something About Pro Bowl Snub By Beating Dallas on MNFAfter last night's announcement that no Lions were voted onto the Pro Bo...

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Matthew Stafford, All Lions Snubbed for 2017 Pro Bowl

No Pro Bowl for Matthew Stafford despite 8 Comeback Wins.Matthew Stafford did not make this year's Pro Bowl, despite being in the MVP conve...

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Manning's 2 TDs, Beckham one-hander lead Giants past Lions (Dec 18, 2016)

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Defense wins championships, and right now the New York Giants are convincing many that they might be the NFL's...

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Lions still control playoff fate despite loss to Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Fans tend to view the Lions push to the playoff as a two-game season.

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Lions Sputter on Offense in 17-6 Loss to the Giants

Lions Fall 17-6 to Giants in Defensive Battle.After two nice drives to start the game by both teams, the Giants beat the Lions in a punting...

DECEMBER 18, 2016

Let's Make Lions Home Games Great Again

Sports stadiums are supposed to be the best place to watch a game. The action is right in front of your face. It's live action. That tense...

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Late flags go Detroit's way in 20-17 win over Bears

DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions have won this season with clutch kicks, timely takeaways and last-ditch drives.

DECEMBER 12, 2016

Vikings lose after Lions' game-tying field goal, overtime touchdown

Bradford was only sacked twice after being dropped 11 times in the previous two losses

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Texans remain perfect at home with 20-13 win over Lions

Texans remain perfect at home with 20-13 win over Lions

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Prater's kick, Bush's pick give Lions 31-28 win over Rams

The Lions (3-3) have won two straight games with Prater making the winning kick.

OCTOBER 16, 2016

Stafford leads Lions to 24-20 victory over Bears in finale

CHICAGO (AP) Next up for Detroit is a new general manager. Then coach Jim Caldwell will learn if he gets to stick around a little while longer with the Lions.

JANUARY 4, 2016

NFL Today, Week 17

CLINCHINGS

JANUARY 4, 2016

NFL Today, Week 16

SCOREBOARD

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Stafford, Lions beat sloppy 49ers 32-17

DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions are playing winning football right now. It's too late for it to matter, and that part is frustrating for Matthew Stafford and company.

DECEMBER 27, 2015

Stafford's 3 TD passes lead Lions past Saints, 35-27

NEW ORLEANS (AP) For all the arm talent Matthew Stafford has displayed in his seven NFL seasons, it was his efficiency and decision-making that sparked the Detroit Lions to a big...

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Extra Points: By the numbers

The NFL's decision to make extra points longer has made them a lot more interesting. There have already been 58 misses this year, compared t...

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Packers, Lions take a hit on offensive line before kickoff

DETROIT (AP) Green Bay and Detroit are without some starting offensive linemen Thursday night.

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Lions WR Johnson is a student, and superstar, of the game

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Calvin Johnson's combination of size, speed, strength and soft hands make him one of the NFL's top receivers.

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

Stafford throws 5 TD passes, Lions beat Eagles 45-14

DETROIT (AP) Matthew Stafford dropped back and perfectly lofted the ball where only Calvin Johnson could catch it.

NOVEMBER 26, 2015

Detroit's defense steps up, leads Lions over Raiders 18-13

DETROIT (AP) Ziggy Ansah rushed toward the inside, was held up by Donald Penn's right arm, fell to the ground and immediately began signaling for a safety.

NOVEMBER 23, 2015