Looks like a possible rain/snow mix Saturday night in Seattle.
Expect Matthew Stafford to go back to the "outdoor" glove he wore week 15 at the Giants.
Since injuring the middle finger on his throwing hand, Stafford has 2 TD passes, 3 interceptions, and the Lions are 0-3.
Before the injury the Lions were 9-4 and Stafford was 22 TDs, 7 ints.
Jim Caldwell said the key to being successful when players go down is "more than anything else, it's a mindset."
Jim Caldwell, when asked directly if he's been told if he would be back next year as head coach of the Lions, said "I wouldn't tell you if I did."
He's always been cagey about his conversations with his job status. Said it's not about him.
Matthew Stafford said he doesn't think any throws are easier or harder with the glove he's worn over the past month.
Matthew Stafford on Jim Caldwell and his job status: "I think he's a heckuva coach. I enjoy playing for him." Said that's a decision not made by him and something the media talks about.
The Lions have signed OL Garrett Reynolds and promoted CB Adairius Barnes from the practice squad.
They'll replace OT Corey Robinson (foot) and CB Asa Jackson (ankle), who were put on injured reserve.
Travis Swanson and Riley Reiff have helmets but don't do much at open portion of Lions practice.
Only Detroit player not participating is receiver/returner Andre Roberts.
Pete Carroll said the Seahawks did offer Golden Tate a contract during free agency but that it didn't get communicated. Asked to elaborate, Carroll said he didn't want to get into specifics but to ask his agent.
The Lions finished the season on a 3-game losing streak.
According to Elias, only 1 Super Bowl participant has ever finished the season on a 3-game losing streak - the 2009 Saints, who defeated the Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV.
I see Matthew Stafford said today he will continue to wear a glove and that his injured finger isn't much of a factor. "I feel pretty solid with it," Stafford said. "Obviously have to make some changes, but nothing drastic."
But remember two weeks ago Jim Caldwell said Stafford's injury/glove wouldn't be "a non-issue until he...doesn't have it on anymore."
Fairly healthy Lions injury report, including no Matthew Stafford listed.
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Referee assignments for the NFL's wild-card weekend are as follows:
Raiders-Texans: Ron Torbert Dolphins-Steelers: Craig Wrolstad
Lions-Seahawks: Brad Allen Giants-Packers: Ed Hochuli
Because of the way the NFL staffs the playoffs, none of these referees are candidates to work the Super Bowl.
FPI: NFC'S BEST ODDS IN ATLANTA, NOT DALLAS.
Believe it or not, ESPN's FPI gives the Falcons the best chance at winning the NFC Championship, at 45 percent, better than the Cowboys' 30 percent. FPI also gives them a better chance of winning the Super Bowl than Dallas.
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MATTHEW STAFFORD STRUGGLING WITH FINGER INJURY?
The Lions QB might shrug it off, but the numbers suggest something's off. Over the last three weeks, he's only completed 60 percent of his passes and has thrown a league-high three red zone picks. (ESPN Stats & Info).
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D?J? VU FOR JIM CALDWELL?
The Saints backed into the 2009 NFC playoffs with three straight losses after a 13-0 start before beating Jim Caldwell's Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. Seven seasons later, Caldwell's Lions enter the NFC playoffs on a three-game losing streak.
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