

Despite a big win by the Lions this week that snapped an eight-game losing streak dating back to last November, this week's headlines were dominated by talk of Ndamukong Suh and his personal foul penalty.
Suh's teammates stood by the first-year team captain, who apologized to them in Tuesday's team meeting.
"He just said basically that he can’t make those type of mistakes and he can’t put us in a position where we have to battle back from mistakes like that," veteran receiver
"After he sat down and few guys screamed ‘I love you.’ We’re a family."
Apparently these players consider themselves a family with members that want to hold each other accountable.
Burleson talked Thursday about a decision the team made to run gassers for every personal foul penalty committed this season.
After two penalties against Minnesota -- one by Suh and the other by
Coincidentally, it was the hottest practice of the season.
"We've got a group of guys who brought it up to the team," Burleson said. "We should have some accountability.
"Even though mistakes and personal fouls are individual-based, at the end of the day, it hurts everybody on the team."
MORE NEWS, NOTES AND QUOTES LEADING UP TO THE LIONS' WEEK 2 MATCH-UP AT ARIZONA:
- INJURY REPORT: T
Jason Fox (groin) is the only player listed as out for tomorrow's game. SDon Carey (hamstring) is doubtful and DTNick Fairley (shoulder) is questionable. All other players on this week's injury report -- RBReggie Bush (finger/groin/knee), S Louis Delmas (knee), DEJason Jones (knee), LBAshlee Palmer (ankle), and SJohn Wendling (ankle) -- are listed as probable. Get game designations for both teams. - Despite the fact that he walked away from last Sunday's game with finger, groin and knee injuries, RB Reggie Bush doesn't want his carries to decrease.
- After the Lions' defensive line had a strong performance against the Vikings, Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians says his offensive linemen will have to "have their big boy pads on".
- The Lions will have to content with a happy Larry Fitzgerald as he continues to find rhythm with veteran QB Carson Palmer.
- Tim Twentyman explores the idea of defenses adjusting to cover Reggie Bush, leaving
Calvin Johnson with more opportunity. - Detroitlions.com analyst Herman Moore says the Lions can make a statement by carrying over their second-half performance against the Vikings into Arizona. Mike O'Hara also digs into that possibility.
- Stafford is enjoying his options. He and the Lions had key contributions from six offensive players not named Calvin Johnson in Detroit's win over Minnesota.
- Offensive coordinator Scott Linehan wasn't surprised by the solid play of the offensive line in Detroit's 34-24 win vs. the Vikings.
- Defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham believes rookie CB
Darius Slay will continue to improve with experience. Slay himself acknowledged early in the week he missed a key tackle, but isn't losing confidence. - Special teams coordinator John Bonamego discusses the play of rookie punter
Sam Martin in the Lions' 34-24 season-opening win over Minnesota and how he expects him to improve this week at Arizona.