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Chicago Bears 26, Detroit Lions 24: Spoiled Rotten Hunt Report
December 31st, 2012 at 8:54 AM
This year, the Chicago Bears were able to close heir season out on a high note and the Detroit Lions are the ones heading home dejected, owners of an abysmal 4-12 record with worse problems between their ears. Instead of stalking the Bears hungrily and passionately, the Lions gave up...
Atlanta Falcons 31, Detroit Lions 18: Another Unhappy Holiday Hunt Report
December 23rd, 2012 at 12:17 AM
Unlike 2011, Santa Claus wasn't kind to the Detroit Lions and their fans this time around, probably because they have been naughty this year. The Atlanta Falcons blasted off to a huge lead, fell backwards a bit in the second half, but then restored order. Despite his record setting night,...
Arizona Cardinals 38, Detroit Lions 10: Quitters Never Win Hunt Report
December 17th, 2012 at 12:15 AM
The Detroit Lions have looked bad recently, losers of five straight games in a row in similar heartbreaking fashion. At least those games came against some of the top competition in the NFL. Against the Arizona Cardinals, however, the Lions finally looked terrible against a worse team. Facing a squad...
Green Bay Packers 27, Detroit Lions 20: Snowed Under at Lambeau Again Hunt Report
December 10th, 2012 at 12:55 AM
Same old Detroit Lions. It's a phrase that's often overused, but after yet another awful meltdown at Lambeau Field ended in typical Lions fashion, it's not cliche at all. Despite looking capable of blowing the Green Bay Packers out throughout the game's first half, the Lions made just enough of...
Indianapolis Colts 35, Detroit Lions 33: Yes, This Again Hunt Report
December 3rd, 2012 at 9:36 AM
There's not much human beings can do in four seconds. Basically, homo sapiens can cough, blink, sneeze and belch. For the third week in a row, the Detroit Lions did all those things successively, as they allowed the Indianapolis Colts to rally from a late deficit and steal a victory...
Houston Texans 34, Detroit Lions 31: Shockingly Stuffed Hunt Report
November 23rd, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Well, it truly wouldn't be a holiday in Michigan without watching the Detroit Lions find a creative way to melt down on Thanksgiving, would it? Stealing victory from the jaws of defeat (again and again) the Lions botched their Thanksgiving hunt over and over Thursday afternoon, and imploded on several...
Green Bay Packers 24, Detroit Lions 20: Turn Out the Lights, the Party’s Over Hunt Report
November 18th, 2012 at 4:32 PM
For three quarters, the Detroit Lions played tough football, looking like they were capable of defeating the Green Bay Packers to keep their playoff hopes alive. Then, as predictable as Lucy removing the football from Charlie Brown, the Lions choked in the fourth quarter, failing to add to their slim...
Minnesota Vikings 34, Detroit Lions 24: No Answers Hunt Report
November 12th, 2012 at 8:37 AM
Last weekend, the Detroit Lions were the tormentors, mauling the Jacksonville Jaguars. Today, they were the tormented once again by Christian Ponder, Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings from start to finish. No Percy Harvin? No problem. There were few answers for this latest beating at the hands of the...
Detroit Lions’ Midseason Report Card: Offense, Special Teams Receive Low Marks
November 9th, 2012 at 11:19 AM
We're halfway through the 2012 season, a year which saw the Detroit Lions enter September with plenty of high expectations thanks to the exploits of 2011. Through eight games, the Lions have a very average 4-4 record, but are picking up some definite momentum after getting back into the playoff...
Detroit Lions 31, Jacksonville Jaguars 14: Complete and Total Domination Hunt Report
November 5th, 2012 at 10:30 AM
Winning a game you're expected to win by a large enough margin is often the toughest feat to accomplish in football, a sport where so much can always go wrong. On Sunday, nothing went wrong for the Detroit Lions, who blasted the Jacksonville Jaguars early and often, cruising home with...
Detroit Lions 28, Seattle Seahawks 24: Areal Attack Hunt Report
October 29th, 2012 at 10:28 AM
If the Detroit Lions were to have a team slogan, it would have to be "it's better late than never." Yet again, the Lions roared back from some large deficits, scoring a touchdown in the final five minutes to stun the Seattle Seahawks. This come from behind hunt saw the...
Chicago Bears 13, Detroit Lions 7: Missed Opportunities Hunt Report
October 23rd, 2012 at 9:51 AM
For the Detroit Lions, it was the same old story. 2012 is quickly turning into the year of ugly failed chances. Though neither team played consistent offense, the Chicago Bears managed a few more productive drives and didn't make the critical turnovers, helping aid in their important 13-7 victory on...
Detroit Lions 26, Philadelphia Eagles 23: Return to Clutch Hunt Report
October 15th, 2012 at 9:26 AM
After the Detroit Lions were sleepwalking through the first four weeks of the season, Sunday's game in Philadelphia brought some familiar themes back. The Lions seemed disinterested with the first three quarters, but somehow, despite a 10 point road deficit, found a way to tie the game and steal a...
Minnesota Vikings 20, Detroit Lions 13: Humbled Hunt Report
October 1st, 2012 at 9:08 AM
Don't look now, but all of a sudden, the Detroit Lions are in big trouble early in 2012. After dropping two tough contests on the road, the Lions came home looking to generate some positive momentum against an NFC North opponent heading into their bye week. Instead of having a...
Tennessee Titans 44, Detroit Lions 41: Music City Miracled Hunt Report
September 24th, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Lions turned back the clock in several different ways. Early, they evoked memories of the 2008 team, which went winless. Then, they ushered a stunning comeback, reminiscent of the grit possessed by 2012's team. Finally, in overtime, the coaching staff turned in a blunder that ushered...
San Francisco 49ers 27, Detroit Lions 19: Hunt Report
September 17th, 2012 at 10:34 AM
The Detroit Lions headed west, looking to keep their early season momentum going in a late night duel with the San Francisco 49ers. Unfortunately for them, they found a fist fight that they weren't ready for, and ran out of fourth quarter magic. The handshakes were perhaps the only successful...
Detroit Lions 27, St. Louis Rams 23: Hunt Report
September 10th, 2012 at 9:20 AM
The first test of the year for the Detroit Lions ended up being tougher than most expected. Though they were a seven point underdog, the St. Louis Rams showed plenty of fight in pushing the Lions to the limit all day long. Just like several times last year, it took...
Detroit Lions 38, Buffalo Bills 32: Preseason Hunt Report
August 31st, 2012 at 12:38 PM
The Detroit Lions closed out the preseason with an offensive bang on Thursday night, scoring early and often and doing just enough on defense to hold off the pesky Bills. The starters looked solid, many second stringers looked solid and the team ended things on a high note. The preseason...
Detroit Lions 27, Baltimore Ravens 12: Hunt Report
August 18th, 2012 at 8:55 AM
Perhaps all the Detroit Lions needed to do in order to find a groove was hit the road. Much like 2011, they delivered a solid, comeback win away from home to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 27-12. Despite some early struggles, the defensive stars played the Ravens to a virtual tie,...
Cleveland Browns 19, Detroit Lions 17: Preseason Hunt Report
August 11th, 2012 at 10:43 AM
The preseason opener is now officially in the rearview mirror, and unlike last year, the Detroit Lions came up on the short end of the stick and tasted adversity right away. The first team offense struggled mightily, and the Browns won the battle of the backups by sneaking in a late...
