"Matthew Stafford will learn a week from today whether he'll be the first Lions quarterback voted to the Pro Bowl since Greg Landry in 1971.

Just 23 years old and in his third NFL season, Stafford has quite the case.

He ranks among the NFL leaders in passing yards (4,145) and touchdowns (33). He broke Scott Mitchell's single-season Lions record for scoring passes (32) on Sunday and should surpass Mitchell's yardage mark (4,338) this week against the Chargers. And most importantly, he has the Lions (9-5) on the verge of their first playoff appearance in 12 years thanks to an uncanny knack for the comeback."