Sunday, October 31, 2010

Lions win; Stafford throws 4 touchdowns in comeback

Matthew shook off some first half rustiness and went on to throw three TDs in the second half for a total of four TDs, 212 and one interception in the 37-25 win over the Redskins.

NFL.com - Motor City Madness
Associated Press - Stafford lifts Lions to 37-25 win over Redskins
NFL.com - Lions QB Stafford returns with a bang
ESPN - Wrap-up: Lions 37, Redskins 25
ESPN - Stafford back as Lions leaves Redskins reeling
MLive.com - Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson hook up for three TDs in Detroit Lions' win over Redskins
NBC Sports - Stafford-to-Johnson connection good for 3 TDs
Reuters - Stafford throws four touchdowns as Lions pounce on Redskins
ProFootballWeekly.com - Johnson thrilled to have Stafford back
SacBee.com - Stafford looks as good as news as Lions rip Redskins
DetroitLions.com - Postgame Video: Matthew Stafford, 10-31-10
Toronto Sun - Stafford writes happy comeback story

Stafford is back; Will face Redskins on his return

After being injured during the first half of the first game of the season, Matthew returns as the starting QB for the Lions this week against the Washington Redskins.

DetroitLions.com - Stafford, Levy to Start Against Redskins
FreeP.com - QB Matthew Stafford starts -- the season starts again
FreeP.com - Stafford eager to prove shoulder healthy, lead team
MLive.com - Matthew Stafford's arm, Calvin Johnson's legs a scary combo for Detroit Lions' opponents
DetNews.com - Protecting Stafford
FreeP.com - Lions QB Matthew Stafford ready to take over high-scoring offense
DetNews.com - Matthew Stafford, Jahvid Best try to spark Lions offense
DetroitLions.com - Locker Room Video: Matthew Stafford, 10-27-10
DetroitLions.com - Post-Practice Video: Jim Schwartz, 10-29-10
FreeP.com - Our picks for the Lions-Redskins game
DetNews.com - QB Matthew Stafford's return won't change Lions' game plan
The Canadian Press - Lions QB Matthew Stafford has played as much as he has watched since being drafted No. 1 in 09

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Stafford shows no loss of arm strength in practice

Washington Post - Lions QB Stafford throws sharp passes in practice
DetroitLions.com - Stafford: 'I feel good throwing the ball'
DetroitLions.com - Post-Practice Video: Matthew Stafford, 10-20-10
FreeP.com - Receiver says QB Matthew Stafford threw 70-yarder in today's practice
DetNews.com - Matthew Stafford shows old strength in Lions practice; 18 sit out
Associated Press - Lions QB Stafford throws sharp passes in 1st full practice since shoulder injury
Scout.com - Lions (Officially) Welcome Back Stafford
NFL.com - Lions are close, and Stafford is the catalyst
FanHouse.com - Matthew Stafford: Something Needed to Be Done About Helmet-to-Helmet Hits
MLive.com - Matthew Stafford on Dan Patrick Show: 'I plan on practicing a bunch' this week
Sports Illustrated - Audio: Matthew Stafford on injured shoulder
Bleacher Report - Matthew Stafford Interview: Detroit Lions QB Says Fans Are Highly Passionate
FreeP.com - Lions QB Matthew Stafford plans to practice with starters this week
USA Today - Lions hoping for QB Matt Stafford's return from shoulder injury
FreeP.com - Stafford must come back strong
FreeP.com - Matthew Stafford's turn to right ship after Lions' bye
MLive.com - Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford throws at practice, will likely return in two weeks
FreeP.com - QB Matthew Stafford plans return after bye week

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Schwartz doesn't rule out Stafford

Matthew's latest interview on The Mitch Albom Show on News/Talk 760.

FreeP.com - Lions' Jim Schwartz leaves open possibility of Matthew Stafford playing Sunday
MLive.com - Detroit Lions' Jim Schwartz won't rule out Matthew Stafford for Sunday
DetNews.com - Giants prepare for Lions’ Shaun Hill, not Matthew Stafford
Rotoworld.com - Stafford can't untie shoes with right arm
FOX Sports Detroit - Stafford update
Morning Sun - Stafford needs to be on the field for true progress
DetroitLions.com - Post-Practice Video: Scott Linehan, 10-13-10

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Matthew Stafford not expected to start this Sunday

MLive.com - Matthew Stafford won't play vs. Giants
FreeP.com - Lions QB Matthew Stafford's return still undecided
FOXSports - NFL Week 5 Countdown to Kickoff
National Footall Post - Best guess is Matthew Stafford returns on Halloween
FreeP.com - No need for Matthew Stafford to feel threatened by Shaun Hill

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Matthew Stafford will sit out game against Rams

Matthew will sit out yet another week. The Lions say that his rehabilitation is on schedule but will not say when he will come back.

FootballNewsNow.com - NFC North Injury Report: Stafford Still Sits with Shoulder
FreeP.com - Stafford Update
Morning Sun - PAULA PASCHE: Would Lions have a win with Stafford?
MLive.com - Detroit Lions' Jim Schwartz won't discuss timetable for Matthew Stafford's return
DetroitLions.com - Locker Room Video: Matthew Stafford, 10-07-10
DetroitLions.com - Post-Practice Video: Jim Schwartz, 10-7-10

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Matthew Stafford to miss another week; Tests shoulder

Matthew did some light throwing today while the media watched, but he did not participate in practice. According to head coach Jim Schwartz, Matthew will miss another start this Sunday.

Also, you can listen to Matthew on this past Monday's edition of The Mitch Albom Show on 760 WJr.

I don't know what the last link says, but I thought I just throw it in there.

USA Today - Lions QB Matthew Stafford to miss another week with shoulder injury
STLToday.com - Lions QB Stafford remains out this weekend
FreeP.com - Lions QB Matthew Stafford says he plans to throw this week
DetNews.com - Matthew Stafford plays a little catch, but that's it
DetNews.com - Lions’ Matthew Stafford tests shoulder with short throws
DetNews.com - Lions’ Stafford surprises 300 students at fitness event
FreeP.com - Kids quiz QB Matthew Stafford about his return
DetNews.com - Stafford helps kids get fit
MLive.com - Matthew Stafford on WJR: Calvin Johnson leads with his play
DetNews.com - Analyst: Lions can emerge from hole Jim Schwartz stepped into
MLive.com - Matthew Stafford out with injury gives Detroit Lions a built-in excuse for winless start
De The Associated Press - Le quart des Lions Matthew Stafford devra rater une autre rencontre

Friday, October 1, 2010

Matthew Stafford not saying much about his rehab

DetroitLions.com - Locker Room Video: Matthew Stafford (9-30-10) - Stafford talks about his rehab and his hopes of getting back on the field
Victoria Advocate - Lions' Stafford quiet about rehab, but he did say no setbacks so far
DetNews.com - Stafford moving forward
FreeP.com - Lions QB Matthew Stafford: No setbacks in rehab
DetNews.com - Matthew Stafford not saying much
Rotoworld.com - Matthew Stafford: Stafford not sure if he'll return by Week 7
Yahoo! Sports - Shaun Hill will start for Lions Sunday