Raiders prepare to host Lions in exhibition game
OAKLAND, Calif. Two days of practice in front of boisterous Raiders supporters gave Oakland's newcomers a taste of the passion of the fan base. They will get to see more of that Friday night when the...
View ArticleLions not wringing hands over crowded receiver position
Josh Katzenstein The Detroit News Comments Oakland, Calif. When the Lions finalize their roster in a couple weeks, theyre going to have some difficult decisions at wide receiver, which is ultimately...
View ArticleDetroit Lions observations: Kicking competition heats up in odd drill
On the practice schedule it was called Kicker Competition, but Giorgio Tavecchio has a different name for it: Chaos. In an effort to ramp up the kicking competition and better simulate the noise and...
View ArticleRaiders rookie Carr sustains concussion
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Oakland Raiders rookie quarterback Derek Carr suffered a concussion during Friday's...
View ArticleLions coach Jim Caldwell mum on evaluating Nick Fairley's performance
OAKLAND — Jim Caldwell didnt want to evaluate Nick Fairleys first game as a backup without watching the tape. Once he does, he might not like what he sees. Already in Caldwells doghouse for poor...
View ArticleDetroit Lions camp observations: Kicking competition heats up, plus more
On the practice schedule it was called Kicker Competition, but Giorgio Tavecchio has a different name for it: Chaos. In an effort to ramp up the kicking competition and better simulate the noise and...
View ArticleDave Birkett: 5 things to watch in Detroit Lions' next exhibition
Five things to watch in Fridays Detroit Lions vs. Oakland Raiders exhibition (10 p.m., Channel 7): ■ Nick at Night: Nick Fairleys uninspired effort through the first two weeks of training camp, plus...
View ArticleMatthew Stafford comfortable with Calvin Johnson sitting entire preseason
OAKLAND — Matthew Stafford has played four series this preseason and led three scoring drives. He's completed 11 of 14 passes with two drops. And he's thrown to five different receivers, none of whom...
View ArticleNFL Preseason Preview - Detroit (1-0) at Oakland (0-1) (ET)
(SportsNetwork.com) - Matt Schaub's first foray at the helm of the Oakland Raiders wasn't exactly aesthetically pleasing. The veteran will give it another try when his new club welcomes Detroit to the...
View ArticleDerek Carr throws TD, later exits injured in Oakland Raiders exhibition
It was ecstasy and agony for Oakland Raiders rookie quarterback Derek Carr in his debut in front of the home fans, as the former Fresno State star passed for his first touchdown but left holding his...
View ArticleO’HARA: Lions move ball without Megatron in Oakland (Detroit Lions)
(Source: Detroit Lions) What the Lions' No. 1 offense did by scoring touchdowns on its first two possessions Friday night was a preview of the new design head coach Jim Caldwell and offensive...
View ArticleRaiders' Derek Carr makes most of shot with starting offense
Six days after he said playing rookie quarterback Derek Carr with the first-team offense "was not in the plans," Raiders head coach Dennis Allen put in Carr with the top unit Friday night in the second...
View ArticleStafford shines with 2 TDs, but Raiders rally for win on late score
Matthew Stafford and Detroit's passing game looked in...
View ArticleDetroit Lions grades: Mostly positive despite exhibition loss
Quarterbacks He didnt have Calvin Johnson for a second straight week, but Matthew Stafford was locked in. He did a good job avoiding pressure early and finished 9 of 10 passing (with one drop) for 88...
View ArticleRaiders' late drive hands Lions exhibition defeat
Josh Katzenstein The Detroit News Comments Zoom Oakland Raiders tight end Scott Simonson, left, loses his helmet and fumbles as he is hit by Detroit Lions defensive back DeJon Gomes during the fourth...
View ArticleOakland 27, Detroit 26: Matthew Stafford, Lions' offense sound in exhibition...
OAKLAND — As far as tune-ups go, Friday night couldnt have gone much better for Matthew Stafford. The Detroit Lions third-team defense, on the other hand, needs some work. Stafford threw touchdown...
View ArticleRecap: Lions at Raiders (Detroit Lions)
(Source: Detroit Lions) The Detroit Lions' first-team offense provided the punch Friday night in Oakland, but the reserves couldn't keep the lead in a 27-26 loss in Oakland. WHAT HAPPENED: The Detroit...
View ArticleLions lose to Raiders on late score
The Detroit Lions opened the preseason with a win over the Cleveland Browns. Could they keep the good times rolling on the road against the Raiders in their ossifying baseball stadium of a football...
View ArticleNFL Preseason Roundup: Saints top Titans 31-24
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady threw a touchdown pass after sitting out the first preseason game and the New England Patriots capitalized on four turnovers to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 42-35 on...
View ArticleRaiders edge Lions in final seconds
Oakland, CA Sports.com — Matt McGloin's 19-yard touchdown pass to Brice Butler with six seconds left lifted the Oakland Raiders over the Detroit Lions 27-26 in preseason action on Friday. Darren...
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