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Monday, September 19, 2011

DETROIT LIONS DAILY UPDATE FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

In Play Magazine


NOTEBOOK
  • The team met today and reviewed film from Sunday’s win against the Kansas City Chiefs. The players are off Tuesday and will return to the practice field Wednesday.
  • The Detroit Lions will travel to Minnesota this week for their first NFC North divisional game of 2011 against the Vikings. Kickoff at Mall of America Field is set for 1 PM EST. Detroit will be looking for their first 3-0 start since 1980 after a home-opening 48-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs while Minnesota seeks to get on track after a 24-20 home loss to the Buccaneers.
  • The game will be televised live on WJBK-TV FOX 2 in Metro Detroit with Dick Stockton handling play-by-play and John Lynch adding color commentary.
  • The game will also air live on the Lions Radio Network (WXYT 97.1 FM) with announcer Dan Miller handling play-by-play, Jim Brandstatter adding color commentary and Tony Ortiz reporting from the sideline.