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Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Weeks 1 and 2, the Minnesota Vikings found themselves with a 20-0 halftime lead over the division rival Detroit Lions. There was no way they could possibly give this away, right? Wrong. Matthew Stafford connected...
Suh, who grew up playing soccer, showed off his leg to coaches during training camp and was therefore considered to be the backup kicker. Unfortunately, with a limited time to warm up, Suh clanked the kick off the right upright. This year, the Lions...
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 24: Jason Hanson #4 of the Detroit Lions kicks an extra point after a touchdown during a NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Ford Field on December 24, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions won 38-10. View Photo »
As far as Ford Field is concerned, this is the biggest by far. The Silverdome, there was some days, but this will be at least as fun as Monday night.
He’s the only player left on the team from my days in Michigan. Considering how long ago that was, I allow myself some room for nostalgia. I agree with observers who say he’ll be challenged in training camp to earn his spot on the 2012 roster. Coming...
Hanson just completed his 20th season and tells it like it is when discussing the competition he expects for his job next season. "I think the days of not having competition are over, because I'm old and they're probably always wondering when's the day...
AM ET 01.23 | Lions kicker Jason Hanson, at 42, has been around the NFL long enough to know the drill. Hanson just completed his 20th season and tells it like it is when discussing the competition he expects for his job next season. "I think the days of...
FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2011, file photo, Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson (4) kicks from the hold of punter Ben Graham (2) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif. Hanson has accomplished a lot... View Photo »
We moved the ball in the first half and couldn't get points from it ... We missed a field goal (47 yards by kicker Jason Hanson). We had penalties derail drives. We had opportunities to put points on the board and get a lead in the first half and we accomplished neither of those.
PhotoVeteran Detroit kicker Jason Hanson (4) was the lone bright spot on the Lions' special teams in the 2011-12 season. Here are my final grades for the Detroit Lions, who finished the 2011-12 regular season with a 10-6 record before falling to the New...
Gardner) After the dust had settled and the sting of the 45-28 thumping in New Orleans had, if not completely subsided, at least found some cushion in the accomplishments of the long season, the Lions knew where they stood. “We were...
Jason Douglas Hanson (born June 17, 1970 in Spokane, Washington) is an American football placekicker for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. Full Article
Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson (4) reacts with holder Ben Graham (2) after missing a field goal attempt during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011.
View Photo »Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson (4) reacts after missing a field goal during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011.
View Photo »Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson (4) is congratulated by holder Ryan Donahue (L) after he kicked a game-winning 32-yard field goal in overtime to defeat the Minnesota Vikings in their NFC, NFL football game in Minneapolis, September 25, 2011.
View Photo »Detroit Lions' Jason Hanson (4) walks off the field with Don Muhlbach (48) after Hanson kicked a 32-yard field goal in overtime of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings pn Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Lions won 26-23.
View Photo »Detroit Lions' Jason Hanson (4) gets a hug from quarterback Matthew Stafford, right, after kicking a field goal in overtime of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Lions won 26-23.
View Photo »Detroit Lions' Jason Hanson (4) celebrates with holder Ryan Donahue (6) after kicking a 32-yard field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings pm Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Lions won 26-23.
View Photo »Detroit Lions' Jason Hanson (4) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 32-yard field goal during overtime of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Lions won 26-23.
View Photo »Detroit Lions' Jason Hanson (4) kicks a field goal during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Minneapolis.
View Photo »Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson (R) celebrates with teammate Ryan Donahue after kicking a field goal for an extra point against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of their NFL football game in Detroit, Michigan, September 18, 2011.
View Photo »DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 18: Ryan Donahue #6 of the Detroit Lions holds the football as teammate Jason Hanson #4 kicks a field goal against the Kansas City Chiefs at Ford Field on September 18, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
View Photo »DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 18: Jason Hanson #4 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after kicking the extra point in the second quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Ford Field on September 18, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. Jason Hanson has played 297 games in the National Football...
View Photo »Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson (4) is congratulated by wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) for playing in his 297th NFL football game with the Lions on Sunday, setting an NFL record for games with one team, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Detroit. Hanson surpassed Hall of Fame center Bruce...
View Photo »DETROIT, MI - CIRCA 2011: In this handout image provided by the NFL, Jason Hanson of the Detroit Lions poses for his NFL headshot circa 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
View Photo »Detroit Lions placekicker Jason Hanson (4) is congratulated by teammates after his last-second field goal during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 12, 2011.
View Photo »Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson practices his kicks during drills at NFL football training camp in Allen Park, Mich. , Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011.
View Photo »FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2011, file photo, Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson (4) kicks from the hold of punter Ben Graham (2) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif. Hanson has accomplished a lot in his 20-year career, but hasn't...
View Photo »New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) blocks a field goal by Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson (4) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011.
View Photo »Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson (4) reacts with holder Ben Graham (2) after missing a field goal attempt during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011.
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We moved the ball in the first half and couldn't get points from it ... We missed a field goal (47 yards by kicker Jason Hanson). We had penalties derail drives. We had opportunities to put points on the board and get a lead in the first half and we accomplished neither of those.
We're done if we come out and lay an egg at the start
As far as Ford Field is concerned, this is the biggest by far. The Silverdome, there was some days, but this will be at least as fun as Monday night.
Obviously, it puts a sour taste in your mouth
Luckily, I think we've got the team to come out and put on the kind of show we're supposed to this year ... It's huge. This is what people are paying money to come see and this is what makes it exciting. And I'm glad that it's finally happening for the people that come every year.
I don't think there's any question, the way they're playing
