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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins catches the game-winning touchdown as Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27), free safety Jordan Poyer (21) and strong safety Micah Hyde, left, defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 32-20. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
On Football: From 2020's best play to its weirdest moment

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 11:13 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (21) falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 01:12 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after a Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Brady-led Bucs can clinch playoff spot with win over Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 24, 2020 04:13 PM EST

Buccaneers can clinch playoff spot with win over lowly Lions

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 10:10 AM EST
TAMPA BAY (9-5) at DETROIT (5-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Buccaneers by 7 1/2 RECORD...

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola is tackled by Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Harold Landry during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Nashville, N.C. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Aching Stafford starts but can't make up for Lions' miscues

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 20, 2020 07:00 PM EST

Browns look for 10th win, Giants playoff hopes need help

The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 10:37 AM EST
CLEVELAND (9-4) at NEW YORK GIANTS (5-7) Sunday, 8;20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE - Cleveland by 3 ...

Titans host Lions in final home game of regular season

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 10:10 AM EST
DETROIT (5-8) at TENNESSEE (9-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Titans by 8 1/2 RECORD VS....

Detroit Lions long snapper Don Muhlbach (48) and strong safety Duron Harmon (26) walk off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions will hold out hope all week that Stafford can play

By Larry Lage Dec. 14, 2020 06:21 PM EST

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after making a 65-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Leon Halip)
Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24, clinch NFC North title

By Larry Lage Dec. 13, 2020 07:58 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Darrell Bevell talks with quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) after he threw a touchdown pass against the Chicago Bears in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Rodgers-led Packers on brink of NFC North title, play Lions

By Larry Lage Dec. 10, 2020 05:41 PM EST

Bears look to stop skid, Lions seek win after housecleaning

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 12:15 PM EST
DETROIT (4-7) at CHICAGO (5-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE – Bears by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD ...

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks downfield during the second half of an NFL football game, against the Houston Texans Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bevell takes over after Lions clean house

By Noah Trister Nov. 30, 2020 08:25 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Houston Texans at Detroit Lions 11/26/2020

Nov. 26, 2020 12:56 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs past New England Patriots linebacker Josh Uche (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Lions and Texans meet with coaches whose jobs are not secure

By Larry Lage Nov. 25, 2020 04:30 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore catches a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers 11/22/2020

Nov. 22, 2020 01:30 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) walks off the field after being injured on a sack against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Stafford, Bridgewater both questionable for Lions-Panthers

Nov. 20, 2020 06:06 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) avoids a tackle by Washington Football Team cornerback Jimmy Moreland (20) and inside linebacker Jon Bostic (53) before falling into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Even during shaky season, Prater has been big for Lions

By Noah Trister Nov. 16, 2020 07:21 PM EST

Golladay ruled out for Lions against Washington

Nov. 13, 2020 08:21 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have ruled out wide receiver Kenny Golladay for Sunday's game against Washington because of a hip injury. ...

Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks intercepts the ball intended for Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Minneapolis. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
Extra hurdles not keeping Kendricks from improving for Vikes

By Dave Campbell Nov. 13, 2020 03:01 PM EST

Lions host Washington in matchup of struggling teams

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 12:49 PM EST
WASHINGTON (2-6) at DETROIT (3-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Lions by 4 RECORD VS....