12/16/12. Lions @ Cardinals. Week 15. Fox, 4:05pm.

**Shinma** · 12-16-2012, 12:03 PM

Fairley and Pettigrew doubtful as Megatron continues to chase Rice.

Presents the following thread:

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(4-9) @ (4-9)

Your Detroit Lions
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The Arizona Cardinals

NFC Conference
Week 15

Location: Univ of Phx Stadium, Glendale, Ariz.
Date: December 16th, 2012
Time: 4:05pm EST

This game is a presentation of:

Television Broadcast Provided by:

FOX - DirecTv Channel 706
Online: Front Row. (Ad-block recommended)

Radio Broadcast Provided by:

91 (ARI) - 137 (DET)

Lions and Packers highlights:
GameDay: Lions vs. Packers highlights - NFL Videos

Green Bay stays perfect in NFC North

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay Packers added even more spice to next weekend's game in Chicago, moving within one win of the NFC North title with their 27-20 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night.

DaJuan Harris rushed for a score in his first appearance with the Packers, Aaron Rodgers added the longest TD run of his career and Mike Daniels returned a fumble 43 yards as Green Bay (9-4) opened a one-game lead over Chicago. Beat the Bears next weekend at Soldier Field, and Green Bay wins the NFC North for a second straight year.

"The main thing is we won," Rodgers said. "We're first in the division by a game and we put ourselves in good position, not only for the division but potentially for a first-round bye. The division is our first goal. ... We can wrap things up next week. It's a tough opponent, a tough place to play. There's a lot on the line."

Calvin Johnson had 118 yards receiving to put him over 1,500 for the year, but it wasn't enough to keep the Lions (4-9) from dropping their fifth straight. This was the third straight game they've blown a lead of 10-plus points, tying an NFL record shared by six other teams.

After touchdowns on their first two drives, the Lions could only manage a pair of field goals by Jason Hanson. "We haven't found a way to finish games," Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch said. "That's the highlight of our season. That should be the headline, us not finishing. We play three good quarters of football."

The Packers have won 22 straight at home against the Lions, the longest streak in the NFL. The streak, which includes a playoff game, dates all the way back to 1992 -- when Green Bay was still playing some of its home games in Milwaukee.

"I was thinking this would be a waste of a beautiful day, to end that streak," Rodgers said. "Playing in the snow, a great crowd. Hopefully we can keep that (streak) going as long as I'm playing here."

Coach Mike McCarthy likes to say all division games are big, but this one got even bigger when Chicago lost to Minnesota earlier in the day. If the Packers win the division, it would be quite a turnaround from their 2-3 start. While beating the Lions may have seemed as if it would be the easy part, Green Bay was sluggish for most of the first half. But Daniels' fumble recovery seemed to energize the Packers. The season's first significant storm dumped almost 3.5 inches of snow on Green Bay, and flakes swirled throughout Lambeau Field most of the night, making it look like a snow globe.

Heated coils beneath the grass keep the field from being too slippery, but there's nothing that can be done about the ball. As Matthew Stafford drew his arm back, the ball flew out of his hand. "That was a big play. We had all the momentum," Stafford said. "I don't really have much of an explanation for it. I wish I could have gotten on top of it. It squirted away from me again."

And Daniels was right there to scoop it up, rumbling nearly half the length of the field for the score that pulled Green Bay within 14-10. "Mike Daniels' play was the momentum shift for us that we needed," McCarthy said. "That was a big play."
He needs some work on his Lambeau Leap, however, getting only about halfway up the wall. "I was too tired," Daniels said.
Rodgers wasn't much better.

Still trailing in the third, Rodgers was trying to find someone - anyone - to throw to on third-and-4. With Lions defensive end Willie Young closing in, Rodgers scrambled away and found a hole on the right side. He ran untouched down the sideline, holding the ball out as he crossed the goal line. The 27-yard touchdown was the longest scoring run of his career, and the Packers' longest this season.

"For him to score from that distance speaks volumes about his athletic ability," McCarthy said. "He's our guy, he's our ace, it's built around him and he played well tonight." So did Green Bay's running backs. The Packers have struggled to get their running game going all season, and were forced to bring back veteran Ryan Grant this week after oft-injured James Starks hurt his knee in last week's win over Minnesota. Cedric Benson is on injured reserve with a sprained foot.

But with the winter's first significant storm at Lambeau Field, the Packers finally got in gear on the ground. They rushed for 140 yards, and got contributions from all of their running backs on the go-ahead drive. Alex Green rushed for 29 yards on the first four plays, then Grant broke off a 13-yard gain. Then it was Harris' turn. Elevated from the practice squad just eight days ago, his 5-yard gain put the Packers at the Detroit 14. He strolled in untouched on the next play, giving the Packers a 24-17 lead.

The Lions pulled within a score on Hanson's 34-yard field goal with 7 seconds left. But the onside kick went out of bounds, and the Packers ran out the clock. "You've got to be able to score and you've got to be able to stop them," Hanson said. "Which is hard to do with Aaron running the show there."

Notes:
All rubbernecking eyes are on Arizona after the Cardinals gave up 58 points to an archrival. Team president Michael Bidwill said evaluations won't be made until after the season, but it's no surprise that those around coach Ken Whisenhunt are on high alert. Bidwill also said such results are "unacceptable." Will the Cardinals rebound, quarterback situation and all? Whisenhunt has done some impressive things in Arizona since taking over in 2007, including a run to the Super Bowl. Can his team show enough fight for him to hang on?

NFC North Standings:
Green Bay (9-4) .692
Chicago (8-5) .615
Minnesota (7-6) .538
Detroit (4-9) .308

Lions Injury News:
Nick Fairley DT Shoulder Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Louis Delmas S Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Kyle Vanden Bosch DE -- Did Not Participate In Practice --
Ronnell Lewis DE -- Limited Participation in Practice --
Brandon Pettigrew TE Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful

Cardinals Injury News:
Early Doucet WR Concussion Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Ronald Talley DE Ankle Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
James Sanders S Calf Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Dan Williams DT Hamstring Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Calais Campbell DE Calf Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Rob Housler TE Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable

**PuNk42AE** · 12-16-2012, 02:13 PM

Looks like you missed one, i'll fix it

Lions Injury News:
Nick Fairley DT Shoulder Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful
Louis Delmas S Knee Did Not Participate In Practice Questionable
Kyle Vanden Bosch DE -- Did Not Participate In Practice --
Lions Win -- Did Not Participate Doubtful
Ronnell Lewis DE -- Limited Participation in Practice --
Brandon Pettigrew TE Ankle Did Not Participate In Practice Doubtful

**Shinma** · 12-16-2012, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by PuNk42AE

Looks like you missed one, i'll fix it

You don't think the Lions can beat a team that can't even field a pro level QB?

I think this is the last winnable game on the schedule for them.

**PuNk42AE** · 12-16-2012, 02:37 PM

Well that's why it's just listed as Doubful, there is always a chance :'P

**PuNk42AE** · 12-16-2012, 02:39 PM

Have they said who is starting for Arizona for this game?

**Shinma** · 12-16-2012, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by PuNk42AE

Have they said who is starting for Arizona for this game?

Lindley.

**Shinma** · 12-16-2012, 02:57 PM

Pettigrew and Fairley out. Delmas will start.

**Shinma** · 12-16-2012, 03:26 PM

If Calvin can get 100 yards today he will tie the all time NFL record with 7 consecutive games with 100 yards.

**Corky** · 12-16-2012, 03:45 PM

Arizona is really a mess right now. However, they may be very pissed off and determined to not be embarrassed again.

**number20** · 12-16-2012, 03:58 PM

Yawn.

**number20** · 12-16-2012, 04:34 PM

Quite a fierce puntfest so far between two NFL doormats. Strap yourself in for watching a ton of commercials today.

This is not a watchable game. Time to turn it off and go enjoy my day - see ya next week everyone

**Scottish caveman** · 12-16-2012, 04:40 PM

Well...so far unmotivated and completely unfocused !!

**kgeorge78** · 12-16-2012, 05:01 PM

logan is so ****** why is he still on the team????????

**hail2mich** · 12-16-2012, 05:02 PM

Logan is the worst returner ever.

**Kamakzie** · 12-16-2012, 05:03 PM

lol logan.....

**Keepleyland2** · 12-16-2012, 05:06 PM

The 2012 Lions! Finding new and interesting ways to lose!

**Motor City Sonics** · 12-16-2012, 05:08 PM

This is why the team should probably fire Jim Schwartz. I didn't say that or think that until just now, but everyone in the world can see that Logan is toast, everyone except Crossman or Schwartz, and since Schwartz is the boss of Crossman, he has to take responsibility. You want to be a guy's buddy, then don't be a head coach. Tough decision and it sucks to tell a guy he's done, but this is a cutthroat world.

**RandyMarsh** · 12-16-2012, 05:09 PM

Every game Logan does something that hurts this team, whether it's muffed punts, fumbles or horrible decisions on returns(kickoffs and punts). Now if he was a playmaker and scored 2-3 TDs a year I could maybe put up with it but he doesn't. How the Lions haven't replaced him is beyond me, kick returners are arguably the easiest guy to swap out in football, yet the Lions continue to keep this bum out there.

**Ingefanclub** · 12-16-2012, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by RandyMarsh

Every game Logan does something that hurts this team, whether it's muffed punts, fumbles or horrible decisions on returns(kickoffs and punts). Now if he was a playmaker and scored 2-3 TDs a year I could maybe put up with it but he doesn't. How the Lions haven't replaced him is beyond me, kick returners are arguably the easiest guy to swap out in football, yet the Lions continue to keep this bum out there.

That very well could be true but the Cardinal player pushed the Lions player right into Logan. You could see he did it on purpose on replay after replay. Sometimes you get the bad breaks though.

**Keepleyland2** · 12-16-2012, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by Ingefanclub

That very well could be true but the Cardinal player pushed the Lions player right into Logan. You could see he did it on purpose on replay after replay. Sometimes you get the bad breaks though.

And logan tried to reach over his back to grab the ball. Logan's fault. If you're getting a guy pushed into you, don't stick your hands out.

**ROMAD1** · 12-16-2012, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by Keepleyland2

The 2012 Lions! Finding new and interesting ways to lose!

Remember they need to lose to get the players they need

**Jason_R** · 12-16-2012, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by ROMAD1

Remember they need to lose to get the players they need

They need coaches more than they need players.

**Kamakzie** · 12-16-2012, 05:23 PM

Fire everyone!

**kgeorge78** · 12-16-2012, 05:24 PM

logan again what a POS - that was heading to the end zone

**Kamakzie** · 12-16-2012, 05:25 PM

.........................

**Detroit Rock City** · 12-16-2012, 05:25 PM

Sounds like I'm not missing much so far. Game isn't on where I live and can't find it online. Sounds ugly and Stafford can't throw to anyone but Calvin

**hail2mich** · 12-16-2012, 05:25 PM

LOL. I'm done.

**kgeorge78** · 12-16-2012, 05:25 PM

pathetic

**Kamakzie** · 12-16-2012, 05:25 PM

good grief.....

**Keepleyland2** · 12-16-2012, 05:26 PM

**Jason_R** · 12-16-2012, 05:27 PM

Clean the house.

**CapitalTigers** · 12-16-2012, 05:28 PM

Regressing football team.

**Motor City Sonics** · 12-16-2012, 05:29 PM

I have been saying that they would lose this game all week, but I still want them to win. But after seeing them continue to put Logan in and then the complete lack of discipline on this team, there is no way Schwartz & Co should be back next year. I don't think Lewand and Mayhew should be back either, but we know they will ALL be back.

**Detroit Rock City** · 12-16-2012, 05:29 PM

Awful. Simply awful

**Kamakzie** · 12-16-2012, 05:29 PM

Old man Ford will probably sign the entire coaching staff to 10 year contracts..

**CapitalTigers** · 12-16-2012, 05:31 PM

They are playing like a team that doesn't care. That's on coaching.

**Dawgs** · 12-16-2012, 05:32 PM

Complete garbage from the owner all the way down to the ball boys.

**Dawgs** · 12-16-2012, 05:34 PM

WTF Stafford.

**T&P_Fan** · 12-16-2012, 05:34 PM

This has been pathetic. Everyone knows logan has no business on an NFL field, yet the Lions give him every opportunity to be awful.

This is the worst coached football I have seen. Please fire Schwartz.

**Jason_R** · 12-16-2012, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by Motor City Sonics

I have been saying that they would lose this game all week, but I still want them to win. But after seeing them continue to put Logan in and then the complete lack of discipline on this team, there is no way Schwartz & Co should be back next year. I don't think Lewand and Mayhew should be back either, but we know they will ALL be back.

They are consistently unprepared to play. They consistently make mental mistakes. Their special teams coaching is directly responsible for two losses this season, maybe three. They have one of the top five receivers ever to play the game and one of the top young arms in the lead, yet their offense is inconsistent. They are still unable to contain the trap play right up the middle. They have gotten far worse this season.