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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football gameagainst the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Lions entering their biggest rebuild since drafting Stafford

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) breaks away from Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jahlani Tavai for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws as Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White (45) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Lions, Vikings both stumbling to the finish

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn (30) stiff arms Detroit Lions cornerback Justin Coleman (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Lions interim coach and team were helpless against Bucs

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) is chased by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Lions and makeshift coaching staff struggle against Bucs

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2020 file photo, Brayden Coombs of the Detroit Lions directs a drill during an NFL football training camp practice at their team headquarters in Allen Park, Mich. Detroit dismissedCoombs on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 three plus weeks after parting ways with general manager Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia. (Mike Mulholland/The Grand Rapids Press via AP, Pool)

Lions firing more employees than winning games lately

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Nashville, N.C. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Tannehill has 5 TDs, Titans rout Lions 46-25

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) gains yardage as he tries to get around Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Sidney Jones during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Titans determined to focus only on Lions, not playoff math

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Lions will hold out hope all week that Stafford can play

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Rodgers-led Packers beat Lions 31-24, clinch NFC North title

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Injured Stafford isn’t available for comeback as Lions lose

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Las Vegas Raiders' Henry Ruggs III, right, catches a touchdown during the second half an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Raiders score with 5 seconds left, leave Jets winless, 31-28

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Stafford throws 3 TDs, Lions rally to beat Bears 34-30

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 13

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Chicago Bears' Mitchell Trubisky thorws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Bears stick with QB Trubisky after rough return to lineup

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks downfield during the second half of an NFL football game, against the Houston Texans Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Bevell takes over after Lions clean house

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Deshaun Watson’s 4 TDs lift Texans to 41-25 win over Lions

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia adjusts his face mask during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Early turnovers just the start of dismal loss for Lions

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Lions stumble into Thanksgiving game after abysmal defeat

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel, left, celebrates after scoring with Michael Schofield and Taylor Moton during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Walker wins first NFL start as Panthers blank Lions 20-0

By STEVE REED - Associated Press