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FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. The Lions play the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Stafford, Lions visit Cowboys, try to close in on playoffs

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Lions offense struggling in closing stretch

Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) spins to avoid a sack by New York Giants' Olivier Vernon (54) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Lions face tough road at Cowboys and against Packers at home

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo, right, and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell, left, meet after an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 17-6. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Giants need win to end four-year playoff drought

By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press

FILE - This Sept. 19, 2016, file photo shows Chicago Bears head coach John Fox watching the action from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Chicago. The Chicago Bears have not won a game this season, and they have not beaten the Detroit Lions in four years. One victory would end two slides. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

Jim Caldwell stays calm through highs and lows with Lions

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Correction: Lions-In The Race story

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Another tight victory pulls Lions closer to 1st place

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Tate’s TD in OT lifts Lions over Vikings, 22-16

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) flips into the end zone in front of Minnesota Vikings strong safety Andrew Sendejo, right, after catching a 28-yard touchdown pass during overtime in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Minneapolis. The Lions won 22-16. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Prater’s big kick helps Lions stun Vikings, 22-16 in OT

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

Lions DE Bryant suspended 3 games; team cites 2015 incident

Associated Press

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) scores against the Detroit Lions on a 1-yard run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, October, 30, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

Lions can’t just rely on last-minute comebacks

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) scores against the Detroit Lions on a 1-yard run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, October, 30, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

Texans remain perfect at home with 20-13 win over Lions

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) scores against the Detroit Lions on a 1-yard run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, October, 30, 2016, in Houston. (AP Photo/George Bridges)

Detroit’s late-game magic runs out in 20-13 loss to Houston

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman is carted off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Lions leaving comforts of home for visit to Houston

Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Lions top Redskins 20-17

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Detroit Lions wide receiver Anquan Boldin (80) throws the ball to fans after his 18-yard touchdown run with seconds remaining in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Matt Jones, Kirk Cousins turnovers cost Redskins against Lions

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman is carted off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Lions top Redskins 20-17 on Stafford’s TD pass to Boldin

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman is helped off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Inability to finish on opportunities costs Redskins’ their fifth win of the season

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

At left, in an Oct. 16, 2016, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, in Detroit. At right, in an Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins drops back to pass during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. The Redskins play the Lions Sunday at Ford Field for the first time since 2010. (AP Photo/File)

Redskins, Lions meet with combined 6-game winning streak

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz's jersey tears as he is tackled by Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, left, and free safety Will Blackmon in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Redskins winning with balanced offense, clutch defense

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press