In a league filled with stars, where every team has its marquee guys, it is the unheralded players that can truly make the difference in how teams fare year to year. In our 2010 film study, we have identified 22 players who stand out on tape but may not be the first names that come to mind when you think of their respective positions.

An updated look at some of the notable injuries around the league in Week 15.

With an assist from the NFL Network research crew, here’s a look at some of the most notable statistics from Week 10.

Veteran RB Kevin Smith is inactive for the Lions’ season opener against the Bears while he recovers from a knee injury sustained last season.

We’ve found the one member of the Detriot Lions able to talk about the team’s outlook for 2010 without making a prediction: longtime starting center Dominic Raiola.

June is the time to declare that the Lions are going to the playoffs. Lions players Louis Delmas and Ndamukong Suh have already made the proclamation.

LB Keith Bulluck does not necessarily agree with that sentiment.

The Lions are going to the playoffs! That seems to be a popular refrain from players in Detroit.

The Vikings swung a trade with the Lions which may make Detroit better.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz said RB Kevin Smith will have season-ending surgery on his left knee, MLive.com reports.

One of the first impressions that you draw from the Lions’ training-camp practices is that this looks like a much tougher and more physical club than the one they had last year.

Lions rookie S Louis Delmas has created major buzz during offseason workouts, and he also has one of the most interesting stories among this rookie class.

There were 14 NFL teams represented at Tuesday’s pro day. With safety Louis Delmas as the main attraction, there were defensive backfield coaches from Detroit, Jacksonville, Carolina and New Orleans.