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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) shows as Arizona Cardinals free safety D.J. Swearinger (36) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Lions and Chargers hope to learn how to maintain late leads

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2015, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly smile while watching the Detroit Pistons play the Cleveland Cavaliers during an NBA basketball game, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Matthew is juggling his job on the field and his role as a husband and father as his wife, Kelly, recovers from surgery to remove a brain tumor. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Stafford endures ‘tough times’ after wife’s tumor surgery

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2015, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, right, smiles while watching the Detroit Pistons play the Cleveland Cavaliers with his wife Kelly, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Kelly Stafford plans to have surgery to remove a brain tumor. Stafford shared the details Wednesday, April 3, 2019, on her Instagram account. She says an MRI showed the tumor on cranial nerves after she had vertigo spells within the last year. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)

Lions QB Stafford sits out workout as wife has brain tumor

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford reacts after throwing an incomplete pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Stafford’s 2 interceptions sink Lions in loss to Chicago

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Lions back home but face tough matchup with Carolina

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) sits on the field after getting sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Sad sack Lions: Stafford downed 10 times in loss to Vikings

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) leaps over Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (47) in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott set up winning FG, Cowboys top Lions

By Schuyler Dixon - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Matt Patricia-led Lions beat Bill Belichick, Patriots 26-10

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. San Francisco won the game 30-27. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Lions lose 2nd straight under Patricia, 30-27 to 49ers

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

New York Jets linebacker Darron Lee (58) celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski) ** FILE **

Darron Lee, Jets linebacker, says team knew Matthew Stafford’s signals

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 5, 2018, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Allen Park, Mich. Stafford has reported to his 10th NFL training camp, hoping to help the Detroit Lions avoid having just another mediocre season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

QB Matthew Stafford entering his 10th season leading Lions

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah (87), defended by Detroit Lions free safety Glover Quin (27), smiles after catching a 1-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)

Bengals eliminate Lions from playoff contention 26-17

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) celebrates with holder Sam Martin (6) after Prater kicked the game-winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. The Lions won the game 24-21. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Stafford focused on Lions winning, not Caldwell’s future

By FRED GOODALL - 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 QB Stafford rests 3 injured fingers early in practice

By LARRY LAGE - 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

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

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