But for Abdullah to get more plays, for Johnson to get more catches and for Golden Tate to get more chances, the Lions have to be better on third down. They converted just three of 10 opportunities.

Sometimes, Matthew Stafford gets criticized for throwing to Calvin Johnson too much. Sometimes, Stafford gets criticized for throwing to Johnson too little. Sometimes, Stafford just can’t win. In his ...

High school football players from Metro Detroit gathered at the Detroit Lions Meijer Performance Center for a unique opportunity. NFL Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson Jr. and other celebrity athletes ...