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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) hands off the ball to running back Ameer Abdullah (21) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Stafford, Prater lead Lions to 27-24 win over Bears

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) kicks a 52-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

After beating Bears, Lions look to tighten NFC North race

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2017, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Detroit. The Lions visit Chicago on Sunday. Detroit is 3-5 at Chicago during Stafford’s career. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)

Stafford, Lions look to stay on a roll against Bears

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Lions bring back DE George Johnson and WR Jace Billingsley

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Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron runs into the endzone for a 29-yard reception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Matthew Stafford helps Lions come back and beat Browns 38-24

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson, left, greets Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell after their NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Lions coach Jim Caldwell can relate to Hue Jackson’s plight

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron runs into the endzone for a 29-yard reception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Kizer plays well, but Browns still lose to go 0-9

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FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Jabrill Peppers returns a kickoff against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game in Cleveland. Peppers is back after missing two games with toe problems, and this weekend’s game against the Detroit Lions is near where he spent his college days. Peppers was a star at Michigan. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Lions doing their best to talk up winless Browns

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley walks off the field after a 30-17 loss to the Detroit Lions in an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wisc., Monday night, Nov. 6, 2017. (John Ehlke/West Bend Daily News via AP)

Packers’ struggles without Rodgers go beyond offense

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Detroit Lions' Golden Tate gets past Green Bay Packers' Josh Jones and Davon House during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Lions snap 3-game skid in 30-17 win over struggling Packers

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford drops back with Green Bay Packers' Mike Daniels rushing during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Lions win 30-17 as QB Matthew Stafford dissects Packers

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) gets set to run a play against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game in Detroit. NFC North rivals looking for fixes on offense face off on Monday night when the Detroit Lions visit the Green Bay Packers. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

Lions, Packers look for offensive fixes at Lambeau

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) breaks downfield for a 97-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 29 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Steelers can relax a bit after outlasting Lions

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) tackles Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Lions get close but can’t reach end zone against Steelers

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) tackles Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 29 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Short-yardage issues have cost Lions dearly

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) breaks downfield for a 97-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 29 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Steelers lean on D, Smith-Schuster in 20-15 win over Lions

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Lions try to regroup after 2 straight losses, weekend off

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. The Lions could not have picked a better time to have their bye. Stafford, Golden Tate and Glover Quin are just a few of Detroit’s banged-up players who should benefit from the week off. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Banged-up Lions limping into perfectly timed bye week

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Lions punter Sam Martin practices for 1st time this season

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Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) commits a facemansk penalty as New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. The Saints won 52-38. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Lions go into bye with mistake-filled setback against Saints

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press