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The Lions need to get one offensive weapon back. They need to get another one in gear.

Wide receiver Calvin Johnson has missed two games with a right knee injury. He was able to practice this week, however, and coach Jim Schwartz said on Friday that Johnson will be listed as questionable to play Sunday at Seattle.

Johnson sounded somewhat optimistic midweek that he would be able to return against the Seahawks.

“We’re going to just be careful, do what I can do,” Johnson said. “As long as I don’t have any setbacks, I think it’ll look brighter for Sunday.”

Johnson said he felt no pressure to return because of the Lions’ struggles on offense without him. But the Lions need him back not only because of the plays he makes, but because of how he opens up the offense…

ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz says he's optimistic that wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith will play Sunday at Seattle.

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz says he's optimistic that wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith will play Sunday at Seattle. Johnson has missed Detroit's past two games with a sore right knee but practiced all week. Smith, who injured a shoulder in last weekend's 17-10 loss to St.

By GREGG BELL AP Sports Writer

RENTON, Wash. – Jim Mora is crafting more messages than wins right now.

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Donovan McNabb knows how to duck pressure and avoid interceptions. It's strange, but considering all the…

An over-reliance on the pass and inability to dominate on defense are culprits of the three-game skid.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was heckled and jeered as he left the field after the Lions' loss…

Jim Schwartz doesn't want his Detroit Lions to play an overly conservative offense. Without Calvin Johnson, he doesn't think he has much of a choice. Even with a bye week to prepare and the return of rookie quarterback Matt Stafford, the Lions (1-6) couldn't move the ball consistently against the hapless St.