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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Stafford hobbled as Detroit’s comeback bid falls short

By NOAH TRISTER - 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

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)

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

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

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

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

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

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates his touchdown after interception in the end zone in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Saints’ big-play defense fuels wild 52-38 win over Lions

By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) reacts after fumbling the football and the New Orleans Saints recovered in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Sore Stafford eager for bye after turnover-prone outing

By GUERRY SMITH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2016, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9), left, greets New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) after an NFL football game in New Orleans. At 38 and in his final season under contract, Brees could make a statement about his longevity by outshining Matthew Stafford, who this year became the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Durable Stafford hopes for more success against Saints

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Stafford practices for Lions despite ankle issue

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

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 Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Stafford’s 4 TDs lift Lions to 35-23 win over Cardinals

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

FILE - This Aug. 25, 2017 file photo shows Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looking downfield during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Detroit. Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have regained their hold on the NFC North after a one-year lapse. The Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears will have to go through Lambeau Field once again if they're going to take the division. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

Matthew Stafford to buy ‘a bunch of diapers’ with new contract

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have regained their hold on the NFC North after a one-year lapse. The Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears will have to go through Lambeau Field once again if they're going to take the division. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)

NFL 2017: Rodgers, Packers rule anew the NFC North

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - This Aug. 25, 2017 file photo shows Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looking downfield during the first half of the team's NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Detroit. Stafford has agreed to a five-year extension with the Lions. The team announced Monday, Aug. 28, 2017 the deal keeps the quarterback under contract through the 2022 season. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, file)

Matthew Stafford has more time, money to help Lions win

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

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)

Matthew Stafford’s new contract puts Redskins offer to Kirk Cousins in context

By Nora Princiotti - The Washington Times

In this Aug. 19, 2017 photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws against the New York Jets during a preseason NFL football game in Detroit. Stafford worked with a quarterback coach on his own for the first time in the offseason, but he won't talk about what he's trying to do differently or about his ongoing contract talks with the Lions. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Lions’ Stafford mum on plans to let talks drag into season

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press