Stafford doesn't practice; Hill to start on Sunday

Matthew did not throw during practice while the media was present. Also, the Lions have announed that Shaun Hill will start Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

FanHouse.com - Matthew Stafford Out Again, Shaun Hill Will Start vs. Packers
MLive.com - No surprise - Detroit Lions name Shaun Hill as starter
AJC.com - Hill to start at QB again for Lions
MLive.com - Detroit Lions missing five starters at practice, including Matthew Stafford
FreeP.com - Best, other Lions starters miss practice
Chicago Tribune - Lions QB Stafford didn't throw while media watched
FreeP.com - Lions' Matthew Stafford closer to return
FreeP.com - Lions won't rush Stafford's return

Matthew Stafford to begin light throwing this week

Matthew talked to Mitch Albom of Talk 760 WJR on Monday, and he said that he will start doing some light throwing this week. No word yet if he will start on Sunday or not.

If you're a Lions fans and are not following Dave Birkett on Twitter you need to. I don't always like what he has to say, but he's a good beat writer that tells it like he sees it and always has the most current news.

MLive.com - Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford says he'll start throwing this week
FreeP.com - Lions' Matthew Stafford plans to do some light throwing
DetNews.com - Stafford to test arm

Lions hurting without Matthew Stafford

It's obvious how anemic the Lions offense has become since Matthew got injured. It's amazing how in such a short time he has become almost indispensible for the Lions if they are to have some modicum of success.

Detroit Free Press beat writer Dave Birkett had some interesting things to say on his Twitter account. Here's what he said during yesterday's game, "Lions are feisty and not very good right now. Offense has no juice w/o Stafford/Best." Couldn't have said it better myself. And when he was asked about when Matthew would be back, he said, "Wouldnt expect him next wk. Wasn't even 3rd QB today."

DetNews.com - Matthew Stafford's inactivity takes toll on Lions
FreeP.com - Three Lions questions with Michael Rosenberg
DeNews.com - Four downs with the Lions
DetNews.com - Photo gallery
Chicago Sun-Times - NFC North's QB talent might knock East off perch

Stafford out against Vikings

Shaun Hill will once again start for the Lions in place of Matthew, who is still recuperating from a right-shoulder injury.

DetroitLions.com - Another start
Associated Press - Quarterback Matthew Stafford will not play
PostBulletin.com - Hill starting against Vikings
SacBee.com - Summoning all captains on a conference call
CommercialAppeal.com - 'He's got one of those Stafford arms'
AJC.com - UGA Notes
TMRZoo.com - NFL Contest: Guess the Score To Win A Matthew Stafford Autographed Football From AXE Hair

Stafford feeling better; Still not throwing

The Detroit Lions held their press conference Wednesday, and Matthew mentioned that his shoulder was feeling better, but he did not practiced and said that he would not start throwing again until the team's staff felt that he was ready to throw. QB Shaun Hill will start for the Lions on Sunday, but head coach Jim Schwartz has not ruled Matthew out just yet. I think it's safe to say that that is just coach talk, and they'll keep Matthew out for another week.

NFL.com - Schwartz won’t rule out Stafford
FOX Sports Detroit - Stafford still on sideline but feels better
ESPN.com - Lions won't rule out Matthew Stafford
MLive.com - Lions' Matthew Stafford, Nate Burleson don't practice
DetNews.com - Matthew Stafford 'doing well,' but QB Shaun Hill to start again for Lions
SBNation - Julius Peppers Called Matthew Stafford After Injuring Him

Lions still not talking about Stafford's status

The Lions continue to keep things tight to the vest in regards to Matthew's injury status. We're supposed to know more today after head coach's Jim Schwartz press conference.

MLive.com - Detroit Lions remain mum on Matthew Stafford's status
DetNews.com - No Stafford news
FreeP.com - Matthew Stafford gets bird's-eye view of Lions-Eagles game
MLive.com - Detroit Lions kick Matthew Stafford upstairs during game against Eagles
Footballnewsnow.com - Lions Continue to Hang Tough in Stafford’s Absence
DetNews.com - Mike O'Hara: Burning questions
FreeP.com - Backus couldn't feel worse about Stafford’s injury

Stafford not expected to play on Sunday

Hi everyone! I was on vacation since last Sunday that's why there were no updates, and it looks like I picked the worst week to miss a game. Anyway, by now you know that Matthew injured his right shoulder in the disappointing loss against the Chicago Bears, and the Lions have been extremely hush hush about his injury, but from all reports is not expected that he'll play this Sunday.

Associated Press - Lions lose some hope without a healthy Stafford
Morning Sun - Stafford out for home opener vs. Philadelphia
ESPN.com - Week 2 Saturday injury update
The Seattle Times - Lions QB Stafford ruled out this week
MLive.com - Detroit Lions will start Shaun Hill, but won't discuss Matthew Stafford's status
FreeP.com - Lions' Matthew Stafford isn't injury-prone, coach insists
Miami Herald - Bears' Peppers fined for hit on Stafford
Dallas News - With Matthew Stafford at quarterback, Highland Park didn't need to grind it out

Lions players impressed with Stafford

The Lions face the Chicago Bears this Sunday at Soldier Field at 1:00 p.m. EDT.

DetNews.com - Standing tall: Lions QB Matthew Stafford ready to lead
DetNews.com - Matthew Stafford: Anatomy of a franchise quarterback
ESPN - Stafford leads new-look Lions
Lansing State Journal - Lions expecting big things
DetroitLions.com - Offense looks to bring balanced attack
DetroitLions.com - Locker room video: Matthew Stafford, 9-8-10 (1:40)
Real Detroit Weekly - Can the young Matt Stafford lead this team out of the darkness?
FreeP.com - Now is Lions QB Matthew Stafford's chance to hit the mark
Mlive.com - Answering e-mails: Lions' Matthew Stafford is cutting down the velocity

Matthew Stafford named Lions' team captain

Sorry again for the lack of updates. I've just about had it with Blogger. It only lets me log in when it wants to. There wasn't much to update anyway since Matthew barely played in the last preseason game. Something of note though is that at only 22 years old, he was named captain for the Lions. Congraulations Matthew!

FreeP.com - Lions name Matthew Stafford, Dominic Raiola, Kyle Vanden Bosch, Jason Hanson captains
Yahoo! Sports - First Down: Stafford kicks off 2010 All-Mancrush team
CrainsDetroit.com - Seeking the Lions' share
FreeP.com - Lions GM Martin Mayhew: 'We have the potential to be a pretty decent team'
FreeP.com - Lions actually resemble an NFL team
NFL.com - Gimme 5: New contenders for the next decade
FreeP.com - Matt Millen talks Matthew Stafford, Ndamukong Suh, Big House
ESPN.com - Which QB would you go to war with?
CBSSports.com - Camp wrap: Best breakouts, rookies, redeemers
FreeP.com - Watch Lions, chow down in Freep contest
FreeP.com - ESPN's Wiley predicts 7-9 season for Lions
Victoria Advocate - My foolish prediction? Lions aren't totally bad
FreeP.com - Quick hits

Lions vs. Bills tonight at 6:30 p.m.

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FreeP.com - Schwartz coy about Matthew Stafford's playing time against Bills
The Globe and Mail - Lions, Bills not taking chances
Dallas News - Wixon: Holt Martin's TD catch in 2005 state semifinals a true gift
NFL.com - Forget Twitter, just follow me here and you'll be fine
CBSSports.com - 2010 Draft Prep: Three QBs up, three QBs down
FOX Sports Detroit - Scout: Lions will win at Chicago, finish 9-7
Sporting News - NFC North Breakout Players