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A The Bengals made the leap from doormat to mediocrity around that time. Take a look through the Bengals history in the 2000s.

At one point in Sunday's 23-13 loss at Cincinnati, Lions coach Jim Schwartz was about as upset as you'll see him on the sideline.

Some of the Lions' seven penalties were especially irksome in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Bengals.

Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Wisconsin during the third quarter at Camp Randall Stadium last season.

Liberty University senior Frank Gayeski won the 149-pound championship at the Keystone Classic on Nov.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday.

Coaches: Green Bay's Mike McCarthy vs. Detroit's Jim Schwartz . FIVE THINGS TO WATCH ON COMEBACK TRAIL: The rebuilding of the Detroit Lions started at the trading deadline in October 2008.

Twenty questions with Detroit Lions running back and kick returner Aaron Brown. Q: How much has your speed helped ease the transition into the NFL? A: I think definitely, I've got an advantage.

The first two entrees of the traditional Thanksgiving Day football feast serve up further evidence of a trade that has been lopsided in the Lions' favor.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford sensed a pass rusher lurking behind him. He stepped forward and fired the ball to the left side of the end zone.

Detroit -- Amid the euphoria of the Lions' frantic 38-37 triumph Sunday at Ford Field, there was still an unsettling question that had to be asked.

Josh Cribbs is active for the Cleveland Browns against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, less than a week after he was strapped to a backboard and wheeled into an ambulance.

The Detroit Lions have listed three players as out for Sunday's game against Cleveland: guard Stephen Peterman , safety Kalvin Pearson and linebacker Ernie Sims .

Detroit Lions wide receiver Derrick Williams returned to practice today after sitting out Wednesday with a hip injury, but linebacker Zack Follett was not participating in the portion of practice open to reporters.

The Detroit Lions placed safety Marquand Manuel on injured reserve due to a shoulder problem, meaning he will miss the remainder of the season.

Here's a lasting image from Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Vikings: After running back Adrian Peterson rumbled 27 yards to the Detroit 1, two Lions lay injured on the turf.

Another Penn State home season is in the books. The final parade of the RVs down 322 is history for another year.

RENTON, Wash. - Seahawks defensive back Roy Lewis says he is appealing a $5,000 fine from the league for a late hit against the Lions.

For the first time in a month, the Lions had quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson on the field together.

Recycling someone elsea TMs trash is not a formula for long-term success.A If it was, the city of Detroit wouldna TMt be littered with homeless people wearing ripped jackets and teal Pistons hats.