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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) fumbles the ball after a tackle by Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Fourth-quarter deficit was too big for Lions

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Cam Newton’s 3 TD passes help Panthers beat Lions 27-24

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton passes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Cam Newton may be getting his groove back for the Panthers

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2017, file photo, Detroit Lions tight end Darren Fells lines up against the New York Jets during a preseason NFL football game in Detroit. The Lions signed Fells in March and he’s developing into a two-way tight end. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Hoop dreams: Lions TE Darren Fells took unique path to NFL

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Detroit Lions free safety Glover Quin (27) and strong safety Miles Killebrew (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Lions won 14-7. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Turnovers have pushed Lions to encouraging start

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions defensive end Anthony Zettel (69) celebrates after sacking Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Turnover-causing Lions carve out 14-7 victory over Vikings

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws under pressure from the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game in Detroit. The Detroit Lions and their fourth-quarter success came up inches and seconds short last week. The Minnesota Vikings remember well the feeling of a crushing loss, thanks to the Lions in an overtime game in Minnesota last fall. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Vikings aim to get even for last year’s losses to Lions

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, file photo, Detroit Lions free safety Glover Quin (27) is congratulated by defensive back Charles Washington (45) after returning an interception 37-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Detroit. Long before a replay and a runoff cost the Detroit Lions a chance at a win, their defense was exposed a bit by Atlanta last weekend. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

Lions forcing turnovers, but struggled to stop Falcons

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate, bottom left, falls into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Detroit. The replay official reviewed the score ruling and the play was reversed. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Lions’ last snap taken away by on-field officiating

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate, bottom left, falls into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Detroit. The replay official reviewed the score ruling and the play was reversed. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Rulebook unkind to Lions again on final play

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate, bottom left, falls into the end zone for a 1-yard touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Detroit. The replay official reviewed the score ruling and the play was reversed. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Matchup of unbeatens goes Atlanta’s way in wild finish

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Some Lions kneel, team links arms in response to Trump

Associated Press

Detroit Lions' Jamal Agnew returns a punt for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Lions rolling into matchup vs Falcons; Giants seeming lost

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matt Stafford, left, shakes hands with New York Giants' Eli Manning after an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Lions won 24-10. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Not much going right for the Giants in first 2 games

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) is sacked by Detroit Lions' Jarrad Davis (40) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Offensive line woes costly in Giants’ 24-10 loss

By SIMMI BUTTAR - Associated Press

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham catches as pass before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Odell Beckham Jr. active for New York Giants against Lions

Associated Press

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) celebrates after kicking a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Stafford throws for 2 TDs as Lions beat Beckham, Giants

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017 file photo, Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) sacks New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Manning felt the Cowboys' pass-rush wrath three times, but the issue for the Giants was that it's O-line was more of a 0-line, as in zero production.(AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Lions Jim Caldwell planning on Beckham playing for Giants

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Lions’ Stafford coming to MetLife Stadium healthy this time

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) catches a 45-yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Rookies Golladay, Davis impressive in debuts for Detroit

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press