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.

Follow the game over at NFL.com Game Center.

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

Lions' main goal: 'Keep 9 clean'

The main reason why the Lions want to keep 9 clean? Lions center Dominic Raiola on Matthew, "He's the guy, that's what I've said from the beginning. He's the guy that's going to turn it around."

DetNews.com - Lions' offense, led by Matthew Stafford and Jahvid Best, has big plans
MLive.com - Matthew Stafford is ready for the regular season - and the Browns agree
FreeP.com - IN-DEFENSE-ABLE
MLive.com - Lions beat Browns in third preseason game, but starters' performance marred by mistakes
The Morning Sun - Are the Lions ready to roar?
Victoria Advocate - Stat Boy
The Morning Sun - Raiola having fun with new-look Lions
DetNews.com - Highlights and lowlights
SideLion Report - Matthew Stafford Will Have to Earn What Mark Sanchez Has Been Given
The Windson Star - Lions offence shows teeth
CBSSports.com - Lions camp report: Key imports should help Detroit
MLive.com - Preseason reveals the good and the bad for the 2010 Lions
FreeP.com - Photo gallery
Mlive.com - Photo gallery

Matthew Stafford shines against Browns...again

Matthew continues to do very well this preseason. He was 13 of 17 for 141 yards and one touchdown with a QB rating of 120. He has a 74% completion percentage this preseason. The Lions won 35-27.

NFL.com - Game Center
Rotoworld.com - Matthew Stafford: Stafford stays on point vs. Browns
DetroitLions.com - Post-Game Audio: Matthew Stafford, 08-28-10
FOX Sports Detroit - Lions' Matthew Stafford continues to make strides
Google News - Stafford's arm and Best's legs lift Lions to 35-27 pre-season win over Browns
FOX Sports Detroit - Offense sizzles, defense fizzles in Lions' win
DetNews.com - Lions rally for victory, but there is plenty not to like

What to watch for during Lions vs. Browns

DetNews.com - Browns vs. Lions: 10 things to watch
Morning Sun - A couple things to look from the Lions today
FreeP.com - Lions O-line is prepped to protect the Matthew Stafford
MLive.com - Lions aren't treating matchup with Browns any differently than first two preseason games
Online Athens - Murray on Stafford, Greene on Murray

Stafford, Lions vs. Browns today at 5:00 pm on NFLN

NFL.com - Stafford ready for a major step
MyFOXDetroit.com - Lions Training Camp: Matthew Stafford
FreeP.com - Stafford faces team that gave him '09 moment of glory
CBS - Video - NFL Training Camp: Detroit Lions
NFL.com - Does Detroit really look that good?

Matthew Stafford proving critics wrong

Sorry for the delay in posting the news. I hate Blogger. It hasn't let me sign in for three days until now. I might have to find a better host.

The Lions vs. Browns games is going to be broadcasted live on NFL Network this Saturday at 5:00 p.m.

Also, a Lions fan walked over 400 miles from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to the Lions practice facility in Allen Park to show his support of the team. Matthew, head coach Jim Schwartz and other players were there to greet him.

DetroitLions.com - Post-Practice Video: Matthew Stafford, 8-25-10
DetNews.com - Matthew Stafford excited to be a Lion
Morning Journal - Stafford stepping up
MLive.com - Dan Miller on WZAM: Critics of starting Matthew Stafford last season proven wrong
CBSSports.com - Rapid reports
SportsRageous.com - Can Matt Stafford take the Lions to the next level?
Mlive.com - Lions coach Jim Schwartz wants more incompletions, fewer sacks from Matthew Stafford
DetNews.com - Q&A with Matthew Stafford
USA Today - Breakout players: Which NFL stars will emerge this season?
ESPN - Matthew Stafford and the second-year jump
MLive.com - Play of Matthew Stafford, defensive line reasons to guzzle Lions Kool-Aid in preseason
DetNews.com - Photos: Lions practice
FreeP.com - Matthew Stafford, Jim Schwartz lament Lions' red-zone woes vs. Denver
NFL Preseason Preview - Cleveland (1-1) at Detroit (1-1)
Victoria Advocate - Schwartz hopes to play his starters into the third quarter versus Browns
FreeP.com - Fan walks from U.P. to Lions headquarters
ClickOnDetroit.com - Lions Fan Walks 400 Miles To Team
ClickOnDetroit.com - RAW VIDEO: Fan Greets Team After 400-Mile Walk
WXYZ - Video: Lions fan walks from Upper Peninsula to Allen Park in support of team

Recap: Lions vs. Broncos

Matthew had a good day against the Denver Broncos. He was 13 of 18 for 130 yards and one touchdown. He led the Lions on four scoring drives. The Lions won 25-20.

Plus, FOX 2's Dan Miller will be interviewing Matthew this upcoming Tuesday, August 24. You can submit questions here.

NFL.com - Game Center: Lions 25, Broncos 20
Victoria Advocate - Stafford and Co. shine, while Lions' secondary stumbles
MLive.com - Drew Stanton gives Lions win after Matthew Stafford, starters shine early vs. Broncos
DetNews.com - Offense impresses as Lions beat Broncos
DetNews.com - Photos: Lions vs. Broncos
DetNews.com - Matthew Stafford-Calvin Johnson TD a 'pretty special' highlight of win
FOX Sports - Saturday's NFL preseason roundup
Rotoworld.com - Matthew Stafford: Stafford moves Lions offense vs. Broncos
FreeP.com - Photo gallery: Lions vs. Broncos
FOX Sports Detroit - Breaking down the Lions' preseason victory at Denver
DetroitLions.com - Lions at Broncos Preseason Photo Gallery, 8-21-10
FreeP.com - FSD ready for football
National Football Post - Sunday Blitz

Matthew Stafford gives Lions hope

The Lions second preseason game is against the Broncos on Saturday, August 21st at 9:00 PM EST in Denver.

Yahoo! Sports - Stafford gives Lions rare commodity: hope
ESPN - Mark Sanchez in enviable position
NFLgridirongab.com - Lions QB Stafford’s Mechanics Much Improved
FreeP.com - Lions' offense takes a walk on the wild(cat) side
FOX Sports Detroit - Lions Insider: Stafford looks to build on preseason opener
DetNews.com - Lions move out of NFL's dark shadows, gain legitimacy
DetroitLions.com - NFL Sirius: Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson (7:07)
DetNews.com - Photo gallery: Lions training camp
Mlive.com - Lions look sharp in seven-on-seven drill
FreeP.com - Photo gallery: Lions practice
ProFootballWeekly.com - What can Stafford do in second season?
Freep.com - Final thoughts on Lions' preseason opener