It was hidden beneath the pure organizational debaclizations of the St. Louis Rams and the Detroit Lions, but a...

The Lions need to get one offensive weapon back. They need to get another one in gear.

Wide receiver Calvin Johnson has missed two games with a right knee injury. He was able to practice this week, however, and coach Jim Schwartz said on Friday that Johnson will be listed as questionable to play Sunday at Seattle.

Johnson sounded somewhat optimistic midweek that he would be able to return against the Seahawks.

"We're going to just be careful, do what I can do," Johnson said. "As long as I don't have any setbacks, I think it'll look brighter for Sunday."

Johnson said he felt no pressure to return because of the Lions' struggles on offense without him. But the Lions need him back not only because of the plays he makes, but because of how he opens up the offense...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz says he's optimistic that wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith will play Sunday at Seattle.

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz says he's optimistic that wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith will play Sunday at Seattle. Johnson has missed Detroit's past two games with a sore right knee but practiced all week. Smith, who injured a shoulder in last weekend's 17-10 loss to St.

It's looking like Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith and wide receiver Calvin Johnson will be both back...

By GREGG BELL AP Sports Writer

RENTON, Wash. - Jim Mora is crafting more messages than wins right now.

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Donovan McNabb knows how to duck pressure and avoid interceptions. It's strange, but considering all the...

ST. LOUIS - Posting on his Twitter account Sunday night, SJ39, Steven Jackson said aches and pains from a big day against the Detroit Lions were "starting to get to me."