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Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Lions' Stafford says he's confident back injury won't linger

By Larry Lage Dec. 30, 2019 06:36 PM EST

Buffalo Bills cornerback Levi Wallace (39) is carted off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chiefs among playoff-bound teams with injury concerns

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 06:59 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay makes a reception as Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Packers barely beat Lions 23-20 to earn first-round bye

By Larry Lage Dec. 29, 2019 04:42 PM EST

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones runs for a 56-yard touchdown during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
A lot has changed for Packers, Lions since first meeting

By Noah Trister Dec. 26, 2019 03:38 PM EST

Packers-Lions Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 10:20 AM EST
GREEN BAY (12-3) AT DETROIT (3-11-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE -- Packers by 10 RECORD VS...

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia, right, greets Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. The Broncos won 27-17. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Patricia believes Lions have something to play for in finale

By Matt Schoch Dec. 23, 2019 04:25 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) breaks free from the grasp of Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Lock, Lindsay lead Broncos to 27-17 win over reeling Lions

By Pat Graham Dec. 22, 2019 07:15 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia talks with Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 03:49 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) is congratulated by running back J.D. McKissic (41) and wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings 12/8/2019

Dec. 20, 2019 02:50 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) is congratulated by running back J.D. McKissic (41) and wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
NFL Notes: From purgatory to Pro Bowl for Cowboys' Frederick

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 02:48 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) scores a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
NFL This Week: Cowboys, Eagles chase East title at .500 mark

By Dave Campbell Dec. 19, 2019 08:19 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib (94) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Broncos looking for rebound from QB Drew Lock after clunker

Arnie Stapleton Dec. 19, 2019 04:40 PM EST

Lions-Broncos Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 01:37 PM EST
DETROIT (3-10-1) AT DENVER (5-9) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE -- Broncos by 7 RECORD VS....

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia, left, greets Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 20-7. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Lions coach Matt Patricia is not worried about next year

By Larry Lage Dec. 09, 2019 07:53 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
After strong Blough debut, Vikes say 'whoa' in win vs. Lions

By Brian Hall Dec. 08, 2019 07:17 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Defense delivers as Vikings sail past Lions 20-7

By Dave Campbell Dec. 08, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) readies a throw against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Vikings start division home slate against reeling Lions

By Dave Campbell Dec. 05, 2019 05:54 PM EST

Lions-Vikings Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 09:30 AM EST
DETROIT (3-8-1) at MINNESOTA (8-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Vikings by 14 RECORD VS....

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Team has faded, but some Lions still have a lot at stake

By Noah Trister Nov. 29, 2019 06:15 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough, left, meets with Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky after an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Blough impressive in defeat in debut for Lions

By Noah Trister Nov. 28, 2019 07:00 PM EST