Have at it: The value of Harris, Kampman

...to point out that Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was playing with one healthy shoulder and receiver Calvin Johnson on one healthy knee. The Packers' secondary depth will continue to be an issue moving forward...

Thoughts, observations on Packers-Lions

...was necessary. That's why you have backups. It was also very clear that Lions receiver Calvin Johnson was nowhere close to full speed, mostly because of what appears to be a lingering knee...

Packers improve playoff prospects behind Rodgers' three touchdowns

Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three touchdown passes and Green Bay beat the Detroit Lions 34-12 on Thursday, giving the Packers three straight wins and improving their playoff prospects.

Pettigrew out, Stafford in vs. Packers

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was in the starting lineup Thursday against Green Bay, less than a week after separating his non-throwing shoulder.

NFC North in the evening

...Matthew Stafford (shoulder) and defensive end Dwayne White (toe) are doubtful and unlikely to play. & Receiver Calvin Johnson (knee, hand) is questionable but will be limited at best if he plays. Green Bay Packers...

...the Cowboys 17-7. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images) DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 27: Wide receiver Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions runs a pass pattern against the Washington Redsklns at Ford Field...

Anticipating Packers-Lions

...s heroics in Sunday's victory over Cleveland. Fans also enjoyed a breakout game from receiver Calvin Johnson, who set a career high with 161 receiving yards. Unfortunately for everyone (except the Packers), Johnson...

NFC North at night

...the best we can gather from both teams: Detroit Lions: Quarterback Matthew Stafford (shoulder) and receiver Calvin Johnson (hand/knee) were among six players who didn't practice Tuesday. Stafford said he felt a...

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Stafford, Johnson sit out practice

The Detroit Lions practiced Tuesday without quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson.

The all-in-one Week 12 column

Matthew Berry is a one-stop shop for all your Thankgiving fantasy football needs, combining Week 12 pickups with Love/Hate for a tasty reading treat.

The Big Rotowski: Best, worst skeds

Christopher Harris updates his ongoing fantasy football rankings with an eye to the best and worst schedules for the fantasy football playoffs (Weeks 14-17)

Stafford, Johnson both hurting

Lions quarterback Matt Stafford had a record-setting day in Sunday's 38-37 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

Third and one: Lions

...tight ends, and he's got some ball skills that help him in traffic. With receiver Calvin Johnson sidelined on the game's final play Sunday, I agree that Pettigrew was Stafford's best...