Ennis Rakestraw, a second-round pick (No. 61) by the Lions in April's NFL Draft, was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury on Nov. 23.

Ford Motor Company's Detroit Proud event on Thursday night offered a sneak peek at the Detroit Auto Show and a new factory-customized drift-friendly Mustang trim.

Ford kicked off the Detroit Auto Show by showing off a special-edition Mustang, which the automaker says is the fastest-ever street-legal version of the iconic sports car (AP video: Mike Householder)

Ford Motor Co. used its kickoff Thursday evening of the Detroit Auto Show to express its commitment to the event that for decades has made Detroit a destination, unveiling two special-edition Mustangs.

Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs led the NFL with 9 scrimmage touchdowns (6 rushing, 3 receiving) in December and January.

O n Thursday afternoon, the NFL announced that Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been named NFC Offensive Player of the Month, for the combined months of December and Ja

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after recording four touchdowns on Sunday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings. “Yeah, unbelievable, yeah. I don’t know what his numbers were but yeah he was impressive and we kind of came into this one knowing we were going to need him to be and he played his tail off and our offensive line blocked their tails off,