Detroit Lions 09/24/2006 11:06 AMThe Dayton Daily News reports the Detroit Lions are off to a surprising 0-2 start after losing a nailbiter to the Seattle Seahawks (9-6) in Week 1 and being pummeled by the Chicago Bears (34-7) in Week 2. The team has struggled on offense, ranking No. 26 in the league, and what was supposed to be the second coming of The Greatest Show on Turf with new offensive coordinator Mike Martz on board has turned out to be The Greatest No-Show on Turf. That could all change on Sunday when the Green Bay Packers and their 27th ranked defense roll into Ford Field. This may be just what the doctor ordered in an effort to kickstart a sputtering Lions offense. There is no doubt that the Lions are looking for a spark on offense, and this week Martz could turn to a familiar face in WR Mike Furrey to ignite the offense.Read more
Detroit Lions 09/23/2006 8:28 AMThe Detroit Free Press reports OL Ross Verba is expected to start at left guard Sunday after missing two games with a hamstring injury -- and missing last season because of a contract dispute with Cleveland. But he isn't worried about hopping back into a real NFL game for the first time since 2004. "Oh, it's like riding a bike, baby," he said.Read more
Jacksonville Jaguars 09/23/2006 8:24 AMThe Florida Times-Union reports the Jaguars placed LB Pat Thomas on the injured reserve Friday because of a hamstring ailment and moved Brian Iwuh from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday's game at Indianapolis.Read more
Indianapolis Colts 09/23/2006 8:22 AMThe Indianapolis Star reports the Indianapolis Colts are expected to sign veteran place-kicker Martin Gramatica before Sunday's game with Jacksonville as an insurance policy for ailing K Adam Vinatieri.Read more
