CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
Detroit TE Brandon Pettigrew did not catch a pass the last time the Lions faced the Packers earlier this season in Week 6. Since that game, Pettigrew has caught 17 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns and went for 72 yards and a score in Week 11 against the Browns.
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Detroit TE Brandon Pettigrew scored a touchdown from 1 yard out with no time remaining on the clock on Sunday in a Week 11 win over the Browns. He caught six passes in the game and gained a total of 72 yards. His TD reception came tied the game at 37 and a Jason Hanson extra point delivered the Lions the win.
Pride Of Detroit (Free subscription) | yesterday
... Sanders, Charlie Sanders, Joe Schmidt, Doak Walker, and Alex Wojciechowicz. Julian Peterson and Brandon Pettigrew were fined for hits in the Minnesota game. Roger Goodell thinks Matthew Stafford's performance against the Browns can be a "game-changer" for the Lions' franchise. Troy Aikman is a fan of Matthew Stafford . SI took a poll of 296 NFL players and discovered that...
kynanuh13n | 11/24/2009
DETROIT – An ailing Matthew Stafford threw his fifth touchdown pass from 1 yard to Brandon Pettigrew, and Jason Hanson's extra point with no time on the clock gave the Detroit Lions a thrilling 38-37 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Detroit was given the untimed play because safety Hank Poteat was called for pass interference in the end zone when Stafford heaved a desperation
Pride Of Detroit (Free subscription) | yesterday
... Lions are a part of is Week 11's Sprint Can't-Miss Plays . Matthew Stafford's touchdown pass to Brandon Pettigrew is one of three nominees for the award, and simply voting gives you to a chance to win a trip to the Super Bowl. Voting for that poll is open until 3 p.m. on Saturday.
RizzoSports (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... reason to optimistic is they drafted much better this year without Matt Millen in charge. Rookie Brandon Pettigrew ultimately might turn into the NFL’s best TE. Their second and third round picks are actually 2nd and 3rd on the team in tackles. Second year player Calvin Johnson looks like a top WR. If the Lions can get two impact defensive players in next year’s draft,...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | yesterday
Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw five touchdown passes, including the winner with no time left to tight end Brandon Pettigrew. Safety Louis Delmas (eight), linebacker DeAndre Levy (eight) and defensive tackle Sammie Hill (five) each made his share of tackles. Running back Aaron Brown returned a kickoff 46 yards and caught a 26-yard touchdown pass. Zack Follett contributed on special...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | yesterday
Quarterback Matthew Stafford threw five touchdown passes, including the winner with no time left to tight end Brandon Pettigrew. Safety Louis Delmas (eight), linebacker DeAndre Levy (eight) and defensive tackle Sammie Hill (five) each made his share of tackles. Running back Aaron Brown returned a kickoff 46 yards and caught a 26-yard touchdown pass. Zack Follett contributed on special...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | yesterday
... the ball if you need me to throw the ball."• We know how that turned out. After his TD pass to Brandon Pettigrew and Jason Hanson's extra point, Stafford avoids most of the celebrations, protecting his shoulder. It's a lot of "I love you, mans.""I don't know what to tell you and I know you're hurt. Great," Linehan says, slowly and deliberately. "Job."Happy birthday, OzzieHow does...
The Vortex (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... - 26 for 43, 422, 5 TDs including #5 which was a game winning 1-yard strike to fellow rookie Brandon Pettigrew to give Detroit a needed win. Offensive POY ... Ricky Williams - 119 yards rushing, 19 yards receiving, 3 TDs Defensive POY ... Joey Porter - a pair of sacks and really dominant last Thursday Luckiest Man In Football ... Tom Cable - the Raider head coach fielded an inspired...
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
Matthew Stafford threw his fifth touchdown pass from 1 yard to Brandon Pettigrew, and Jason Hanson’s extra point with no time on the clock gave the Detroit Lions a stunning 38-37 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
... a really good back-shoulder throw to Kevin. Kevin made a great catch and scored." Tight end Brandon Pettigrew had a big day, too, with six catches for 72 yards, including the winning one-yard touchdown with no time left. This is how it is supposed to be. Johnson opens up the offense for others. Then they make plays, thereby opening up the offense for him. Johnson caught seven...
OTB Sports (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Matthew Stafford was flat on his back, getting his left shoulder evaluated on the sideline by the Detroit Lions medical staff. The Cleveland Browns called a timeout and gave the rookie a chance to get back in the game. Stafford threw his fifth touchdown pass from 1 yard to Brandon Pettigrew and Jason Hanson’s extra point with [...]
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
This is not some turnaround that will lead to a long winning streak. The Lions may not win again in 2009. But Sunday's game gave us some glimpses that Brandon Pettigrew will be one that is here, along with Sammie Hill, DeAndre Levy and, of course, Stafford.
The FanHouse - NFL (Free subscription) | 11/24/2009
by Bruce Ciskie Filed under: Browns , Lions , NFL Injuries There was little Sunday that matched the drama of the Cleveland-Detroit game. Yes, two 1-8 teams gave us a gripping game filled with highlights and lowlights from both sides. After Matthew Stafford found Brandon Pettigrew for the game-winning touchdown on an untimed down that followed a defensive penalty, Browns coach Eric Mangini...
