SB Nation Detroit - Lions Vs. Browns: Detroit Rallies For 30-28 Winhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48919/detroit-fave.png2011-08-23T00:11:13-04:00http://detroit.sbnation.com/rss/stream/21370762011-08-23T00:11:13-04:002011-08-23T00:11:13-04:00Nate Burleson's Touchdown Celebration Mimics LeBron James' Pregame Routine
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<p><span style="line-height: 16px;">Cleveland's history is not lost on Nate Burleson. He understands that <a target="_blank" href="http://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-dodgers/2011/8/19/2373789/vin-scully-dodgers-cleveland-detroit">"Detroit without the glitter"</a> has never won a championship -- ironically, like the team he currently plays for -- and that his best touchdown celebration when visiting the city should somehow poke fun at its scanty sports history. </span></p>↵<p><a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20110822/SPORTS01/110822046/1049/sports01?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FreepDetroitLions+%28freep.com+|+Detroit+Lions%29" target="_blank">He followed through</a> in Friday night's preseason game after his spectacular catch in the back of the end zone. Burleson decided to hot route his contrived celebration by hitting spurned Dawg Pound fans right where it'd hurt the most, mocking the guy who just took his talents to South Beach a year ago:</p>↵<blockquote>↵<p>"It was a LeBron thing," Burleson explained today. "I wasn’t going to do it. See, I had a plan. I had two celebrations planned. I was going to catch the ball, get up, do the shot by (Michael) Jordan (against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1989 NBA playoffs) and the three pumps. I’ve got it all down. I’ve seen it like a million times.</p>↵<p>"But then when I got in the end zone, I was waiting for the ref, and then when I looked at the crowd, the Dawg Pound went crazy. They were cussing me out, talking about my momma, so I was like forget that. Where’s the powder at. Voom."</p>↵</blockquote>↵<p>Too easy. You can watch the video of Burleson's touchdown and subsequent celebration <a href="http://%20http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d821967a4/Nate-Burleson-4-yard-TD%20%20" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/detroit-lions/2011/8/23/2378741/nate-burleson-touchdown-celebration-lebron-james-pregame-routinePackey2011-08-20T17:57:55-04:002011-08-20T17:57:55-04:00Lions' Jahvid Best Seems To Be Fine
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<p><a href="http://detroit.sbnation.com/2011/8/19/2373609/jahvid-best-injury-detroit-lions/in/2137076">There was some concern</a> during Friday night's <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Lions</a>-<a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Browns</a> game that Detroit running back <span>Jahvid Best</span> was being tested for a concussion. He took a couple of hits and fumbled on one of the first plays of the game, and the coaches kept him on the bench for the remainder of the night.</p>
<p>Following the game, Lions head coach Jim Schwartz <a href="http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/detroit_lions_jahvid_best_got.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mlive_sports+%28MLive.com+Sports%29">downplayed the concerns</a> over Best's health by making it sound like Best was removed from the game for precautionary reasons more than anything.</p>
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<p>"I honestly don't have an update," Schwartz said after the game. "He got hit on the sideline on the one and he was a little woozy so we just kept him out of the game the rest of the way."</p>
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<p>Best said he left the game because he "wasn't feeling right," but he's "not concerned at all." In fact, had this been a regular season game, Best says <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/TomLeyden/status/104761763358191616">he would have continued playing</a>.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2011/8/20/2374847/lions-jahvid-best-injurySean Yuille2011-08-19T23:27:19-04:002011-08-19T23:27:19-04:00Lions Come Back To Beat Browns, 30-28
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<p>Cleveland, OH (<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/events/78086/recap?article_id=160673">Sports Network</a>) - <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/71131/matthew-stafford">Matthew Stafford</a> completed 6-of-10 passes for 85 yards and one touchdown and former Michigan State star <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/19058/drew-stanton">Drew Stanton</a> threw for 80 yards and two scores as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/teams/detroit-lions">Detroit Lions</a> topped the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/teams/cleveland-browns">Cleveland Browns</a>, 30-28, in the second preseason game for both squads.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/1842/maurice-stovall">Maurice Stovall</a> caught four passes for 67 yards and one touchdown while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/2293/nate-burleson">Nate Burleson</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/71130/brandon-pettigrew">Brandon Pettigrew</a> added touchdown catches for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Lions</a>.</p>
<p>Ian Johnson rushed seven times for 34 yards and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/2908/mike-bell">Mike Bell</a> ran 11 times for 33 yards for Detroit, which got two field goals from <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/1470/jason-hanson">Jason Hanson</a>, one from 49 yards out.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/108600/colt-mccoy">Colt McCoy</a> looked sharp again for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Browns</a>. The former Texas star completed 10-of-18 passes for 96 yards and three touchdowns, while backup <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/2344/seneca-wallace">Seneca Wallace</a> took over in the second half and completed six throws for 40 yards.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/133170/armond-smith">Armond Smith</a> ripped off an 81-yard touchdown run and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/34994/evan-moore">Evan Moore</a> led the Browns in receiving, catching three passes for 40 yards and two scores.</p>
<p>It was a seesaw battle through three quarters that left the Lions trailing 28-20 after three, but Stanton connected on a 20-yard touchdown pass to J.J. Finley to pull the Lions within a point, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/1975/dave-rayner">Dave Rayner</a> connected on a 48- yard field goal attempt with 9:51 remaining to give the Lions the victory.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2011/8/19/2373832/lions-browns-score-recapSean Yuille2011-08-19T21:28:00-04:002011-08-19T21:28:00-04:00Lions Vs. Browns: Detroit Trails At Halftime, 21-13
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<p>After playing so well last week against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a>, head coach Jim Schwartz seemed pretty disappointed with a rather sloppy effort in the first half this week against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a>. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Lions</a> are down at halftime by a score of 21-13 and just have not played all that well thanks to a combination of penalties and mishaps on defense.</p>
<p>The good news is that the first-team offense looked pretty good. Aside from a turnover by <span>Jahvid Best</span>, the first-team offense was great when it was in the game. <span>Matthew Stafford</span> went 6-for-10 for 85 yards and threw a four-yard pass to <span>Nate Burleson</span> for a touchdown. Burleson somehow got two feet down in the back of the end zone for his second outstanding touchdown in as many weeks.</p>
<p>Before the Lions got on the board, Cleveland capitalized on Best's fumble by putting together a six-play, 34-yard touchdown drive. It was capped off by a two-yard pass from <span>Colt McCoy</span> to <span>Evan Moore</span> in the end zone for McCoy's first of three TD passes. He had another one to Moore -- for 21 yards in the second quarter this time -- and he also completed a 13-yard TD pass to <span>Greg Little</span>.</p>
<p><span>Jason Hanson</span> successfully kicked two field goals for the Lions in the first half. One was from 25 yards out and the other sneaked inside the right upright from 49 yards away.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2011/8/19/2373634/lions-vs-browns-game-scoreSean Yuille2011-08-19T21:10:49-04:002011-08-19T21:10:49-04:00Lions' Jahvid Best Taken To Locker Room For 'Further Observation'
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> running back <span>Jahvid Best</span> fumbled the ball away to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> in the first quarter of the game. Best didn't return to the game after the fumble, and the thinking early on was that Jim Schwartz benched him because of the turnover.</p>
<p>As it turns out, Best may have been injured on the play. <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/TomLeyden/status/104715141173608448">According to WXYZ's Tom Leyden</a>, trainers were looking into Best's eyes with light. Best stood up for a while after the examination, and after he sat back down the training staff decided to take him to the locker room.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/DetroitLionsNFL/status/104717291245158400">official word from the Lions</a> is that Best was taken to the locker room for "further observation." Right now that's all we know.</p>
<p>There's no word if Best is injured or not, but based on what Leyden reported it seems like the training staff was checking to see if Best has a concussion. Considering Best has a history of concussions, it would not be good news for him or the Lions if he does in fact have one.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2011/8/19/2373609/jahvid-best-injury-detroit-lionsSean Yuille2011-08-19T18:37:35-04:002011-08-19T18:37:35-04:00Lions Vs. Browns: Inactives, Starting Lineup Announced
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<p>The <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/DetroitLionsNFL/status/104674488280551424">list of</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/DetroitLionsNFL/status/104674862567665665">inactives</a> for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a>' game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> on Friday night has been announced. Nine players are on the list for the Lions: RB <a href="../../../nfl/players/2320/maurice-morris" class="sbn-auto-link">Maurice Morris</a>, WR <a href="../../../nfl/players/131110/titus-young" class="sbn-auto-link">Titus Young</a>, TE <a href="../../../nfl/players/2959/tony-scheffler" class="sbn-auto-link">Tony Scheffler</a>, OT <a href="../../../nfl/players/108564/jason-fox" class="sbn-auto-link">Jason Fox</a>, OT <a href="../../../nfl/players/1443/jeff-backus" class="sbn-auto-link">Jeff Backus</a>, DT <a href="../../../nfl/players/130951/nick-fairley" class="sbn-auto-link">Nick Fairley</a>, DT <a href="../../../nfl/players/34417/andre-fluellen" class="sbn-auto-link">Andre Fluellen</a>, CB <a href="../../../nfl/players/71322/alphonso-smith" class="sbn-auto-link">Alphonso Smith</a> and CB <a href="../../../nfl/players/1146/chris-houston" class="sbn-auto-link">Chris Houston</a>.</p>
<p>With Houston out at cornerback, <span>Aaron Berry</span> will step in as one of the starters. <span>Eric Wright</span>, who was a game-time decision, will start at the other cornerback position. Here is a full look at the <a href="http://www.detroitlions.com/team/starters.html">Lions' starting lineup</a> for the game:</p>
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<p>QB <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Matthew Stafford</span></span><br>RB Jahvid Best<br>FB <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Jerome Felton</span></span><br>WR Maurice Stovall<span class="sbn-auto-link"></span><br>WR <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Nate Burleson</span></span><br>TE <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Brandon Pettigrew</span></span><br>LT <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Corey Hilliard</span></span><br>LG <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Rob Sims</span></span><br>C <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Dominic Raiola</span></span><br>RG <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Stephen Peterman</span></span><br>RT <span class="sbn-auto-link">Gosder Cherilus</span></p>
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<p>DE <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Cliff Avril</span></span><br>DT Ndamukong Suh<br>DT <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Corey Williams</span></span><br>DE <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Kyle Vanden Bosch</span></span><br>LB <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Justin Durant</span></span><br>LB DeAndre Levy<br>LB <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Stephen Tulloch</span></span><br>CB Aaron Berry<br>CB <span class="sbn-auto-link">Eric Wright</span><br>SS Amari Spievey<br>FS <span class="sbn-auto-link"><span class="sbn-auto-link">Louis Delmas</span></span></p>
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<p><b>UPDATE: </b>Calvin Johnson will not play since the Lions don't want to risk him reinjuring his shoulder. Maurice Stovall will take his spot in the lineup.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2011/8/19/2373428/lions-vs-browns-inactives-starting-lineup-announcedSean Yuille2011-08-19T15:14:26-04:002011-08-19T15:14:26-04:00Lions Vs. Browns: Preview
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<p>(<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/events/78086/preview?article_id=160434">Sports Network</a>) - The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/teams/detroit-lions">Detroit Lions</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/teams/cleveland-browns">Cleveland Browns</a> each hope to build off impressive 2011 preseason debuts when the two teams square off Friday at <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> Stadium.</p>
<p>The Browns got the Pat Shurmur era off to a very good start, with the club outperforming the defending world champion <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/teams/green-bay-packers">Green Bay Packers</a> in its first outing under its new head coach. Cleveland came through with a 27-17 home victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Packers</a> last Saturday, with an exceptionally sharp showing from young quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/108600/colt-mccoy">Colt McCoy</a> leading the way.</p>
<p>McCoy looked like a natural running Shurmur's West Coast offense, as the former University of Texas star orchestrated touchdown drives on two of three series before giving way to backup Seneca Wallace. McCoy completed 9-of-10 passes for 135 yards, including a 27-yard scoring strike to wide receiver <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/2638/joshua-cribbs">Joshua Cribbs</a> on the opening possession, prior to exiting.</p>
<p>Detroit will be aiming for a second consecutive win over an AFC North opponent this week, having previously routed wayward Cincinnati by a 34-3 count in its preseason opener. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Lions</a> also received an outstanding night from their No. 1 quarterback in the win, while the defense limited the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/teams/cincinnati-bengals">Bengals</a> to just 205 total yards and forced three turnovers.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/71131/matthew-stafford">Matthew Stafford</a> showed no signs of rust in the oft-injured triggerman's first game action since November, as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2009 draft made good on 6-of-7 pass attempts for 71 yards and connected with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/19053/calvin-johnson">Calvin Johnson</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/2293/nate-burleson">Nate Burleson</a> on first-quarter touchdowns that staked Detroit to a 14-0 lead.</p>
<p>Johnson left the game early with a bruised shoulder, though the injury isn't expected to keep the Pro Bowl receiver out of the lineup on Friday. Rookie wideout <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/131110/titus-young">Titus Young</a>, however, will miss a second straight contest for the Lions due to a nagging hamstring problem.</p>
<p>McCoy may be going up against a short-handed Detroit secondary, as starting cornerbacks <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/1146/chris-houston">Chris Houston</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/16702/eric-wright">Eric Wright</a> are both dealing with groin injuries and may be held out this week. Wright signed with the Lions just prior to camp after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Browns.</p>
<p>Detroit also won't have 2011 first-round pick <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/130951/nick-fairley">Nick Fairley</a> available once again, with the promising defensive tackle likely to sit out the entire preseason after recently undergoing foot surgery.</p>
<p>The Browns will be minus wide receiver <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/71104/mohamed-massaquoi">Mohamed Massaquoi</a>, who also did not play in last week's tilt due to a chip fracture in his left ankle. Also, defensive starters <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/1321/chris-gocong">Chris Gocong</a> (shoulder), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/2015/scott-fujita">Scott Fujita</a> (thigh) and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/19012/usama-young">Usama Young</a> (hamstring) all missed practice time this week and are uncertain to participate in this game.</p>
<p>Cleveland running back <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/108583/montario-hardesty">Montario Hardesty</a>, who spent his entire rookie season on injured reserve with a torn ACL, did return to team drills on Monday, though it's unclear as to whether he'll be cleared to play against the Lions.</p>
<p>One area to watch on the Detroit side is the ongoing battle at backup running back, where a pair of ex-Browns -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/2653/jerome-harrison">Jerome Harrison</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/2908/mike-bell">Mike Bell</a> -- are competing with veteran <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/2320/maurice-morris">Maurice Morris</a> to serve as Jahvid Best's understudy.</p>
<p>These two franchises have met in the preseason every year since 2002, with the Lions owning a 22-19-1 edge in the overall exhibition series following last season's 35-27 triumph at Ford Field.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/2011/8/19/2373039/lions-vs-browns-previewSean Yuille2011-08-18T15:16:56-04:002011-08-18T15:16:56-04:00Lions Vs. Browns: Several Players Ruled Out
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<p>For more on the Lions, check out <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Pride of Detroit</a>.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/teams/detroit-lions">Detroit Lions</a> are currently en route to Cleveland to get ready for their game on Friday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/teams/cleveland-browns">Browns</a>. Just like last week's preseason opener against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/teams/cincinnati-bengals">Bengals</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Lions</a> are going into Cleveland with several players already ruled out for Friday's game.</p>
<p>Lions head coach Jim Schwartz <a href="http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-confirms-players-ruled-out-for-Fridays-game-at-Cleveland/ddb25588-9ab8-4122-aa56-e86518b81e07">officially ruled out four players</a> for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Browns</a> game: tight end <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/2959/tony-scheffler">Tony Scheffler</a> (he just got stitches in his hand), offensive tackle <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/1443/jeff-backus">Jeff Backus</a>, offensive tackle <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/108564/jason-fox">Jason Fox</a> and defensive tackle <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/130951/nick-fairley">Nick Fairley</a>.</p>
<p>Schwartz said that cornerbacks <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/16702/eric-wright">Eric Wright</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/1146/chris-houston">Chris Houston</a> and safety <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/16667/john-wendling">John Wendling</a> are game-time decisions for Friday night. Schwartz wants to see how things go in warm-ups before declaring them out.</p>
<p>Also <a href="http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/detroit_lions_could_be_low_on.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+detroit-lions+%28Detroit+Lions+-+MLive.com%29">likely out</a> are running back <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/2320/maurice-morris">Maurice Morris</a>, wide receiver <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/131110/titus-young">Titus Young</a>, defense tackle <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/34417/andre-fluellen">Andre Fluellen</a> and cornerback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="../../../nfl/players/71322/alphonso-smith">Alphonso Smith</a>. None of these players have practiced recently, so chances are they won't play on Friday when the Lions hit the field for their second game of the preseason.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/detroit-lions/2011/8/18/2370932/lions-vs-browns-injury-report-nfl-preseasonSean Yuille