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FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers interim head coach Joe Philbin talks to Aaron Rodgers before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Green Bay, Wis. The Detroit Lions and Packers will each try to wrap up disappointing seasons overall with a win when they face off at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Dec. 30. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)

Lions, Packers look to close playoff-less seasons

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson (96) and defensive end Everson Griffen (97) close in on Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Patricia building rapport with Lions, but not success yet

By MATT SCHOCH - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph reacts after his 44-yard reception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Vikings beat Lions 27-9 to move step closer to playoffs

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph reacts after his 44-yard reception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Lions assured of last-place finish after loss to Vikings

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster, second from left, celebrates with teammates after Foster scored a 42-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Allen leads Bills to 14-13 win over Lions

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a pass against Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Lions lament being eliminated following 14-13 loss to Bills

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Detroit Lions running back Zach Zenner (34) tries to elude Arizona Cardinals defensive end Zach Moore (56) during the first half of NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Zenner a bright spot in Detroit’s dull win

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) makes his 1,282nd career catch to surpass NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice for the most receptions with one team in NFL history during the second half of an NFL football game as Detroit Lions cornerback Nevin Lawson (24) defends, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Cardinals offense struggles in 17-3 loss to Lions

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker runs into the end zone for an 11-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Trickery not enough for sputtering Lions offense

By MATT SCHOCH - Associated Press

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) pulls away from Detroit Lions defensive back Mike Ford during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Todd Gurley-led Rams beat Lions 30-16, clinch NFC West title

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) defends a play against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Suh will face the Detroit Lions for the first time, a win away from the first division title of his career. (Daniel Gluskoter/AP Photo, File)

Rams’ Suh faces Lions for 1st time, nearing division title

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) makes a catch in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ryan Smith (29) during the first half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. The Lions have put Jones on injured reserve. The team announced the move Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. Jones has missed the past two games with a knee injury.. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius, File)

Lions put WR Marvin Jones on injured reserve

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford reacts after throwing an incomplete pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Turnovers weren’t Lions’ only problem on offense vs. Bears

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

The Chicago Bears celebrate after cornerback Kyle Fuller intercepted a pass in the end zone intended for Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Chase Daniel fills in, leads Bears to 23-16 win over Lions

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Trubisky doubtful for Bears’ Thanksgiving matchup with Lions

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky day to day with shoulder injury

By GENE CHAMBERLAIN - Associated Press

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) rushes for an 8-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Panthers go for 2 and fail late and lose 20-19 to Lions

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Lions back home but face tough matchup with Carolina

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

This Aug. 17, 2018 photo shows Detroit Lions offensive guard T.J. Lang during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants in Detroit. The Lions have put Lang on injured reserve with a neck injury. The team announced the move Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Lions put TJ Lang on injured reserve with neck injury

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches his team during warmups before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Patricia’s Lions reeling after 3rd straight loss

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press