Phillip Buchanon News

The Lions made another roster move involving their secondary, but again it's out of necessity.

Cornerback Phillip Buchanon was one of the Lions' big off-season acquisitions. He signed a reported $8.5-million, two-year deal in March and was expected to beef up a depleted secondary.

The trade deadline is Tuesday, and while the Lions may not make the kind of splash they did a year ago -- dealing Roy Williams to Dallas for a haul of draft picks -- GM Martin Mayhew's definitely making and taking phone calls.

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- It was only one word, but it might have been the best word Detroit Lions fans could hear after Detroit was ripped 26-0 by the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday.

Still struggling: Coach Jim Schwartz said the Lions were lucky when a holding penalty nullified a 99-yard touchdown return by the Packers' Jordy Nelson on the opening kickoff.

How quickly can cornerback Demarcus Faggins contribute to the Lions? 'I hope in five days,' defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham said with a laugh.

Anthony Henry said he had never been benched in his life -- not in high school, not in college, not in the 122 NFL games he had played before Sunday.

It is a testament to the rapid development of rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford that, even after just four games in the NFL, he already gives the Detroit Lions the best chance to win.

The Lions will see how Matthew Stafford recovers from his right knee injury this week before deciding who will start at quarterback next week at Green Bay.

Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford is listed as questionable on Friday's injury report.

In this job, you get asked questions all the time about the different personalities of players and coaches.

Detroit Lions starting running back Kevin Smith is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears after suffering a shoulder injury in last week's win over Washington.

How former area high school players did in Week 4: Spencer Adkins , linebacker, Atlanta Falcons, No.

King for the day The Lions secondary remains in flux, and not just because of injuries.

Novi Everybody was waiting for Calvin Johnson. They wanted to chuckle at his extra bowling ball, colorful bags and accessories.

Will James didn't sign with the Lions to play the role of backup or nickel corner this season.

DeAndre Levy sure seems intent on making life difficult for Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz.

Detroit Lions linebacker Ernie Sims was listed as inactive for Sunday's game against Washington with a shoulder injury.

Detroit linebacker Ernie Sims was listed as doubtful for Sunday's home game against the Washington Redskins.Sims, who has 14 tackles on the young season, suffered a shoulder injury in last week's loss against Minnesota.

Rookie DeAndre Levy will replace veteran Ernie Sims at outside linebacker Sunday when the Lions host Washington, assuming Sims doesn't play because of his shoulder injury.