Detroit Lions

BBAO: Goodbye, New Orleans

We're Black and Blue All Over: NEW ORLEANS -- I'm bidding farewell this morning to the Big Easy and making the trek back to NFC North blog headquarters. I'll be making a pit stop in Atlanta, which you might not realize is on the way from New Orleans to Minneapolis, and therefore won't be back with you until later Friday afternoon.

Chicago colunmist: Lions could surprise Bears

Afternoon Saloon

Happy NFL New Year! The guys get ready for the new football season with NFL Films Steve Sabol, Jeff Dickerson, and The Hurry Up Offense (NFC preview).

about 15 hours ago |

Aaron Berry could see time at nickelback for Lions

Bears LB Briggs expects to play against Lions

Bears linebacker Lance Briggs expects to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

about 18 hours ago | Jeff Dickerson |

FBO: Week 1 fantasy matchups

Football Outsiders examines Week 1 in the 2010 NFL season with regard to fantasy matchups. In terms of that oft-debated Matt Stafford vs. Jay Cutler matchup, FBO says lean Cutler -- plus, 32 players up and 32 down for this week.

Air and Space: Passing against pressure

With the New Orleans Saints-Minnesota Vikings matchup just a few hours away, now is the perfect time to pick up our weekly Air and Space analysis. (The timing is fortuitous, too, considering our plan once again is to post this staple every Thursday afternoon.

DeAndre Levy misses practice, is doubtful for Sunday

Briggs expects to play vs. Lions

LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs expects to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions after being sidelined with a right ankle injury. Read the entire story.

about 21 hours ago | Jeff Dickerson |