Bon Jovi and Vanessa Carlton performed at half-time during the Lions Thanksgiving day game against the New England Patriots on Nov. 28, 2002. The performance was part of a fundraiser for the Detroit Lions on behalf of the United Way.

Azhir Hakim (WR) will miss the rest of the 2002 season after fracturing his hip against the New York Jets on Nov. 17, 2002. Hakim was taken off the field in a stretcher on the first drive of the game following a 14-yard reception in the red zone.

Desmond Howard (KR/WR) was placed on the injured reserve list on Nov. 14, 2002. With an extra spot on the 53-man active roster the Lions claimed Jacquez Green (WR) off waivers.

He might be one of the fastest receivers on the field at any given time, but he has a bigger heart off the field. Az-Zahir Hakim assists children of incarcerated parents. Hakim's father is halfway through his 13-year sentence for cocaine possession with intent to sell. Soon after signing a contract with the Detroit Lions Az-Zahir Hakim donated $10,000 to Children's Visitation Services (CVS), a Wayne County-based non-profit group that helps children maintain contact with their loved ones in prison.

Last Weeks Highlights

The Lions offensive woes continued on Nov. 28 against the New England Patriots. Joey Harrington (QB) was intercepted three times including one on the first possession of the game for a TD. The Lions defense hung tough, harassing quarterback Tom Brady (University of Michigan) all day long and only allowing one offensive touchdown. With playoff dreams gone, the Lions are playing for respect. Look for Detroit to have strong/exciting performances to end the season (they do it every year).

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After analyzing the first couple of weeks in this young NFL season, it is evident the Detroit Lions will need Mike McMahon and/or Joey Harrington to step up and become leaders for this Detroit Lions offense. Losing Johnnie Morton in the off season has taken its effect on the Lions as the receiving corp has yet to produce. Later in the season when Germaine Crowell will be healthy we might truly see how dangerous this explosive offense can be. James Stewart and the Lions look to destroy the competition.  If McMahon or Harrington can step up this year and become the franchise quarterbacks the Lions are expecting them to develop into one day, then the Lions have a shot at winning the NFC North and making a decent run in the playoffs.

James Stewart, who was exposed to the Houston Texans in the expansion draft, will have to take the pressure off of the young quarterbacks. One thing is for sure, James Stewart needs to have a breakthrough year (and earn his 5 year - $25 million dollar salary) if the Lions are to marginally improve over last years record. As a long time Detroit Lions fan, I would have to say that the James Stewart will need to have a breakthrough season if the Lions hope to get to the playoffs.  If the Lions can get a couple of wins in the newly built Ford Field (which will be packed for the home opener) the Lions could easily find themselves in the playoff hunt. Overall the Lions have one of the easiest schedules in the NFL. If they can pick up a couple of victories early, then they could easily find themselves in the playoffs.