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Ex-college hoopster Michael Clark gets shot at WR with Pack

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Denver Broncos quarterbacks Brock Osweiler (17) and Paxton Lynch (12) warm up before an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Latest NFL playoff race: Cowboys out, Seahawks survive

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Detroit’s Marvin Jones downplaying return to Cincinnati

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

After win over Bears, Lions still face uphill climb

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Bears regrouping again after loss to Lions erases good vibe

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws to tight end Eric Ebron during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Stafford-led Lions beat Bears 20-10, stay in playoff picture

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE- In this Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, file photo, Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and Chicago Bears head coach John Fox greet each other after an NFL football game in Chicago. The Lions won 27-24. Both coaches will be leaning on their quarterbacks, Matthew Stafford and Mitchell Trubisky, to make all the right moves on Saturday in Detroit. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Lions, Bears meet with coaches hoping to return for 4th year

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Stafford’s 4th winning drive leads Lions over Bucs 24-21

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2017, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws to a receiver in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore. Stafford was expected to test three banged-up fingers on his throwing hand in practice in the hopes of playing Sunday at Tampa Bay. Stafford’s right hand was stepped on in his last game, a loss at Baltimore that knocked him out of the game and put his team’s playoff outlook in peril. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)

Lions, Bucs aim to salvage largely disappointing seasons

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford reacts after injuring his hand in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Stafford’s banged-up throwing hand only 1 of Lions’ woes

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens free safety Eric Weddle celebrates after running an intercepted pass back for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ravens hit stride on offense; slam Lions’ playoff hopes

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers passes against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

NFL Today, Week 13

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco throws to a receiver in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Joe Flacco, Ravens crank up the offense in win over Lions

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

People stand and stare after an attempt a a partial collapse of the Silverdome, in Pontiac, Mich., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. Technical problems with the explosives left the stadium still standing after the blast. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP)

Blasts fails to bring down upper section of Silverdome

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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Stafford’s record-setting day goes for naught

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2017, file photo, Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) strips the ball from Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShone Kizer (7) forcing a turnover during the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore. The Baltimore Ravens (6-5) lead the NFL with 18 interceptions and 26 takeaways. They have three shutouts, and last Monday they forced Houston quarterback Tom Savage into three turnovers in a 23-16 victory.Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford has thrown eight interceptions and lost six fumbles this season. If the Lions (6-5) are to stay in the playoff hunt, Stafford must protect the football when they take on the Ravens on Sunday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Weddle on Lions-Ravens: ‘Huge game for them and us’

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE- This Nov. 9, 2017 file photo shows Seattle Seahawks defensive end Dwight Freeney warming up up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. At age 37, Freeney can never be too sure what next year is going to bring _ or even next week. Even so, he was caught off guard last week, when Seattle waived him about a month after he’d signed with the Seahawks. The Detroit Lions were happy to take advantage of Freeney’s sudden availability, so the veteran defensive end is with them now. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Freeney’s winding career path now brings him to Detroit

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Lions still haven’t solved their slow starts

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum (7) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Minneapolis. Keenum will make his ninth start on Thursday, having taken over after Sam Bradford’s knee trouble. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Lions will try to close gap against surging Vikings

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions defensive back D.J. Hayden is congratulated by teammates Tavon Wilson and Jeremiah Valoaga after he recovered a Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky fumble and returned it for a touchdown during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov.19, 2017 at Soldier Field in Chicago. (John Starks/Daily Herald via AP)

Caldwell wants Lions to treat Vikings as just another game

By BOB DUFF - Associated Press