Lions lose to Jets in OT; Stafford reinjures shoulder

There's not much to say about this one. Matthew reinjured his throwing shoulder in the 23-20 overtime loss to the New York Jets. He finished the day completing 20 of 36 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns.

FreeP.com - Lions lose game in OT, Matthew Stafford to shoulder injury
Associated Press - Stafford leaves in 4th quarter against Jets after hurting right shoulder again

It's Lions vs. Jets today

Star Telegram - Matthew Stafford finally giving Lions hope at quarterback
Morning Sun - Jets defense a challenge for Lions
Sporting News - Arm forces: Young QBs make big impact in standings
News-Sports.net - Matthew Stafford returns to lead Lions' comeback voted Week 8 GMC Never Say Never moment of the week
ESPN - The Jets better bring it in Detroit
FreeP.com - Lions-Jets game gets a little hype
Football Reporters Online - Matthew Stafford named Comeback Player of the Week

Stafford vs. Sanchez storyline gathers momentum

SI.com - Player of the week: Lions' Matthew Stafford
DetroitLions.com - Locker Room Video: Stafford and Suh, 11-3-10 (4:16)
Online Athens - Magill: Good to see Stafford back
FreeP.com - Matthew Stafford-Mark Sanchez is a sideshow Sunday
ESPN - Sanchez, Stafford to meet up in Motown
NorthJersey.com - Jets get a look at pass not taken
JetsNation.com - Rex Ryan interview transcript 11/3/10
JetsInsider.com - Sanchez Vs. Stafford, the Battle of Second-Year QB’s
FreeP.com - Extra points

Lions vs. Jets: 2009 Draft QBs meet this week

DetNews.com - Sophomore QBs Matthew Stafford, Mark Sanchez go head-to-head
MLive.com - Detroit Lions film breakdown: Matthew Stafford's accuracy led to winning TD
MLive.com - Ndamukong Suh on ESPN 96.1: Matthew Stafford's competitive fire, physical gifts lead Lions
LarryBrownSports.com - Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson Is the Future for Detroit
SportingNews.com - Week 9 matchup: Jets at Lions
WXYZ.com - Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is a finalist for the FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week
FreeP.com - Coach Schwartz: The Jets should be worried
NFL.com - Nominees for the GMC Never Say Never Moment of Week 8
DetNews.com -
Lions' 'Show Dogs' are looking like 100 million bucks
SportingNews.com - Sharp return for Stafford
ClickOnDetroit.com - Stafford, Lions Win After Bye
SportsIllustrated.com - Stafford lifts Lions to 37-25 win over Redskins
FreeP.com - QB Matthew Stafford looks good as new
FreeP.com - On deck for the Lions
FreeP.com - Lions QB Matthew Stafford wins in privacy of own dome
ESPN.com - Podcast: Lions QB Matthew Stafford
TMRZoo.com - AXE Once Again Helps Us Keep Our Balls Clean…And Win One Of Matthew Stafford’s

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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