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Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) leaps over Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (47) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Last-place Lions missed an opportunity at Dallas

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) leaps over Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (47) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott set up winning FG, Cowboys top Lions

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2018, file photo, Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks (56) leaps as Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) attempts a pass during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle. The Cowboys, who can’t find anything remotely resembling a rhythm with quarterback Dak Prescott and a new group of receivers, are at home this week against the Detroit Lions. (AP Photo/John Froschauer, File)

Lions, Cowboys take different vibes into battle of 1-2 teams

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 10, 2018, file photo, former Detroit Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders smiles on the sidelines before an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Detroit. Sanders will join the Detroit Lions for their next game in Dallas, on Sunday, Sept. 30, as an ambassador for a team he left behind with a sudden retirement that created a rift between him and the franchise and fans. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

Hall of Fame RB Barry Sanders enjoying new role with Lions

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones looks towards the stands after scoring on a 33-yard pass reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Strong defensive effort carries to Lions to 1st win

By BOB DUFF - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Matt Patricia-led Lions beat Bill Belichick, Patriots 26-10

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski takes questions from members of the media following NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) ** FILE **

Rob Gronkowski threatened to retire after trade to Lions proposed

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo smiles while sitting on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

49ers have little to celebrate after 30-27 win over Lions

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. San Francisco won the game 30-27. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Lions fought back, but now in an even deeper hole

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Fournette inactive for Jaguars against Patriots

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers tight end Garrett Celek, left, is greeted by quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, center, after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. At right is San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85).(AP Photo/Ben Margot)

49ers hang on to beat Lions 30-27

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws a pass over Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, in Minneapolis. Garoppolo leads the 49ers against the Detroit Lions in Week 2 of the NFL football season. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Garoppolo faces old friend Patricia when 49ers host Lions

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles, left, and Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia talk after an NFL football game in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. The Jets won 48-17. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Patricia, Lions looking to clean up after opening-game mess

By BOB DUFF - Associated Press

New York Jets defensive end Henry Anderson (96) hits Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's (9) arm as he throws during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Stafford, Lions unravel in Patricia’s dreadful debut

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws against the Detroit Lions in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Darnold recovers from 1st-play pick-6, helps Jets rout Lions

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia talks to a team member during the second half of an NFL football preseason game against the Cleveland Browns in Detroit. Patricia is about to lead an NFL team for the first time in Week 1 against the New York Jets. Patricia declined to share his emotions entering a big day in his life, keeping people guessing much like his mentor has done for years. He was on Bill Belichick’s staff for 14 seasons with the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

Matt Patricia makes Lions debut Monday night against Jets

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug 10, 2018, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in East Rutherford, N.J. Darnold will make NFL history when he jogs onto the field for the New York Jets on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. The rookie will become the youngest quarterback to start a season opener in the Super Bowl era at 21 years and 97 days old at kickoff against the Lions in Detroit. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

Jets’ Darnold tops list of youngest QBs to start an opener

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Jake Rudock (14) looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Rudock among Lions’ cuts as Detroit trims roster to 53

Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws during the first half of an NFL football preseason game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Mayfield sharp as Browns roll over Lions 35-17

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

File- This Aug, 17, 2018, file photo shows Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watching during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants in Detroit. The Lions made some renovations in and around their locker room perhaps trying to turn some little changes into big ones that really matter under Patricia. The Lions gave Patricia, the former New England assistant, his first head coaching job this year in the hopes he could bring some of what he learned from the Patriots to the Motor City. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Lions hoping coaching change can make difference in playoffs

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press