Countdown Daily Recap: Packers-Lions

Alex Loeb and Marcellus Wiley recap the Packers Thanksgiving Day win over the Lions

Raye addresses 49ers' philosophy

...the thought process and plan of the game," Raye said about the 30-24 defeat at Green Bay. "Then, the play prior to the 2-minute warning, we could have kept them off the...

Thoughts, observations on Packers-Lions

...Thursday's quarterback play, but I can't start with anything other than the performance of Green Bay cornerback Charles Woodson. Unofficially, Woodson finished with seven tackles, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a...

Nov 26, 2009; Detroit, MI, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson (21) celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown during the fourth...

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.

Rapid Reaction: Packers 34, Lions 12

Green Bay maintained its status in the NFC's postseason race with its thorough victory Thursday at Ford...

Halftime: Packers 13, Lions 7

...know I was cringing during the Lions' final drive of the half. On the sack by Green Bay cornerback Charles Woodson, it looked like Stafford protected his left shoulder by turning his right shoulder...

Stafford decision: Dramatic but risky

...field. As you probably know by now, Stafford will start Detroit's Thanksgiving Day game against Green Bay. Andrew Weber/US PresswireDetroit quarterback Matthew Stafford is starting Thursday, just four days after he separated...

AFC North: Reasons to be thankful

In celebration of Thanksgiving, here are several reasons every AFC North team and its fans should be thankful this week. Cincinnati Bengals (7-3) ...

Nov 26, 2009; Detroit, MI, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Donald Lee (86) jumps over Detroit Lions safety Louis Delmas (26) to score...

Are You Ready for Some Tryptophan? (UPDATED)

Photo: David Stluka/Getty Images Before the turducken reaches the table, we should all give thanks to the NFL for providing us with a bountiful day...

Woodson gives to new hospital

Charles Woodson wants to be known as more than a football player. Donating $2 million to the new University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital gives him a chance to do that.

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.

Holiday programming note

...least to supervise said activities.) Let's meet back here in time for the kickoff of Green Bay-Detroit, scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET. Here's our anticipatory post on that game...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws during the quarter of an NFL preseason football game against...