NFL Week 7 best and worst coaching decisions: Lions offense solves Brian Flores’ puzzle
2 months ago

NFL Week 7 best and worst coaching decisions: Lions offense solves Brian Flores’ puzzle

New York Times  

It may seem like Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is a constant fixture on the positive side of this column, but he earns it as every week he attacks a new problem with creative, interesting and effective solutions. This week, the Lions did something a few offenses have been able to do: figure out coordinator Brian Flores’ Vikings defense. On Amon-Ra St. Brown’s 35-yard touchdown catch, the Lions used an old Bill Belichick protection scheme against the Vikings’ Cover 0 blitz. As former defensive back Dominique Foxworth, who played for the Broncos, explained in the clip above, when Belichick used this protection scheme against the Broncos in 2006, it didn’t work because they didn’t have a receiver who could pass block on edge defenders. Getting running back Joe Mixon back from injury last week has added some explosiveness to their offense, but they’re still one of the most inefficient running teams in the league.

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Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes as Lions beat Bears 34-17 for franchise-record 13th win
17 hours, 54 minutes ago

Jared Goff throws 3 TD passes as Lions beat Bears 34-17 for franchise-record 13th win

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Jared Goff threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns, and the Detroit Lions remained on top of the NFC with their franchise-record 13th win, 34-17 over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Jameson Williams had a career-high 143 yards receiving on five catches, including an 82-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two …

NFL Week 16 picks against the spread: Caleb Williams will keep it close against Lions
4 days, 15 hours ago

NFL Week 16 picks against the spread: Caleb Williams will keep it close against Lions

New York Times  

I need to adopt a new mediocre-to-poor quarterback. It’s not like we’re asking Williams to win Sunday; just stay within seven points of a banged-up Detroit Lions team that everyone is betting will bounce back after losing to the Buffalo Bills. Herbert used to be able to lean on J.K. Dobbins and the run game, but he’s hurt and the …

Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears
6 days, 10 hours ago

Vikings win 7th straight to forge tie for NFC North lead with 30-12 blowout of reeling Bears

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Their spot in the playoffs secure, the Minnesota Vikings delivered a prime-time performance seeped in those ingredients that frequently fuel postseason success. “We’re going to have to play well and continue to improve, chasing our best football.” Justin Jefferson had seven catches for 73 yards, among them a touchdown from Sam Darnold in the first quarter that was …

NFL best bets Week 13 with overs on Bears-Lions, Eagles-Ravens: ‘Give me all the food and all the points’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NFL best bets Week 13 with overs on Bears-Lions, Eagles-Ravens: ‘Give me all the food and all the points’

New York Times  

Thanksgiving is on Thursday, so we’ll have NFL football on all day — and there’s nothing better than football and mountains of food. Last week’s record: 2-2-1, -0.20 units Season record: 26-28-3, -3.70 units, -6.1% ROI Here are three plays to kick off the week, including one on Thanksgiving. Sign Up Best bets for NFL Week 13 Chicago Bears at …

Jared Goff looks to bounce back from throwing career-high 5 INTs when Lions host Jaguars
1 month, 1 week ago

Jared Goff looks to bounce back from throwing career-high 5 INTs when Lions host Jaguars

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are off to their best start in seven decades thanks in part to the play of Jared Goff. That’s the way we’re built.” The Lions became the first team since 1970 to win after trailing by at least 15 points and throwing five interceptions. Streaking St. Brown Detroit’s offense was sluggish in its first two …

What we learned in NFL Week 10: Lions pull off stunner, Bears falling apart
1 month, 1 week ago

What we learned in NFL Week 10: Lions pull off stunner, Bears falling apart

New York Times  

How good are the Detroit Lions? NFC Standings Division Team Record NFC East Eagles 7-2 Commanders 7-3 Cowboys 3-6 Giants 2-8 NFC North Lions 8-1 Vikings 7-2 Packers 6-3 Bears 4-5 NFC South Falcons 6-4 Buccaneers 4-6 Panthers 3-7 Saints 3-7 NFC West Cardinals 6-4 49ers 5-4 Rams 4-4 Seahawks 4-5 Tomlin has Steelers rolling It was the first time …

NFC North Showdown: Lions' High-Powered Offense Facing Packers' Ball-Hawking Defense
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

NFC North Showdown: Lions' High-Powered Offense Facing Packers' Ball-Hawking Defense

Associated Press  

The NFC North showdown between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions is set to take place this Sunday. The Lions have a high-powered offense, while the Packers specialize in taking the ball away. The game is expected to be a high-scoring contest, as both teams are capable of scoring plenty of points. Detroit has been a dominant force …

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lions Dominate Titans, Continue Their Winning Streak

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions dominated the Tennessee Titans 52-14 in a convincing performance. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and David Montgomery was the first of five players to score in the first half for the Lions. The Lions had their highest-scoring game since 1970 and scored at least 50 for the fourth time in franchise history.

Lions Struggle to Overcome Vikings in Crucial NFC North Matchup
2 months ago

Lions Struggle to Overcome Vikings in Crucial NFC North Matchup

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions fought hard but fell to the Minnesota Vikings 31-29 in a crucial NFC North game. Despite Jared Goff's impressive passing performance, the Lions struggled to generate offense in the second half. The defense played well, limiting Minnesota to only 29 points on 36 attempts. The Lions' offense, meanwhile, was unable to find any rhythm, managing only 14 …

Lions Dominate Vikings in Thrilling Thriller, Secure NFC North Crown
2 months ago

Lions Dominate Vikings in Thrilling Thriller, Secure NFC North Crown

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions secured their first division title in 30 years with a thrilling 31-29 victory against the Minnesota Vikings. Jake Bates's field goal with seconds left secured the win for the Lions, who dominated the game despite trailing for most of the contest. Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions with 116 yards and two touchdowns, while Jared Goff threw for …

The undefeated Vikings and their stress-inducing defense take on the high-scoring and surging Lions
2 months ago

The undefeated Vikings and their stress-inducing defense take on the high-scoring and surging Lions

Associated Press  

Detroit at Minnesota Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. The Lions have scored 40-plus points in two straight games for the first time since 1962, behind one of the NFL’s most complete offenses and one of its brightest strategical minds. DE Marcus Davenport, who played last season for the Vikings, is likely out for the year with a triceps injury.. Lions …

Lions may be able to lean on a Jared Goff-led offense that got its groove back going into bye week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions may be able to lean on a Jared Goff-led offense that got its groove back going into bye week

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions got their groove back offensively going into their bye week. “That’s why you can’t worry about this and that, you can’t start panicking.” Goff’s poor play raised some concerns after the first two games when he had more interceptions than touchdown passes just months after signing a $212 million, four-year contract extension. Williams, …

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks defense collapses in record-setting fashion in 42-29 loss

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Seattle Seahawks came into Monday night with one of the best pass defenses in the NFL. “Give Detroit a lot of credit but it just wasn’t a good enough performance on the defensive side of the ball,” Seahawks coach Mike MacDonald said. “There were a lot of things that we’ve been executing at a high level defensively …

Jared Goff’s historically perfect night powers Lions over Seahawks in MNF shootout: Key takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jared Goff’s historically perfect night powers Lions over Seahawks in MNF shootout: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By Michael-Shawn Dugar, Colton Pouncy and Mark Puleo Quarterbacking doesn’t get more efficient than Jared Goff’s showing Monday night. GO DEEPER Goff gets game ball from Dan Campbell day after historic performance Against the Seattle Seahawks, Goff’s perfect night through the air — which totaled nearly 300 yards and two touchdowns — powered the Lions to a 42-29 victory at …

Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in OT lifts Lions to 26-20 win over Rams

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions opened the season by outlasting the Los Angeles Rams with a balanced offense, grinding out yards on the ground and going to the air for some pivotal plays just as they did in their NFC wild-card game. David Montgomery’s 1-yard touchdown run in overtime lifted the Lions to a 26-20 win over the Matthew Stafford-led …

Lions’ Dan Campbell made bad decisions during NFC title game, but not the ones you think
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lions’ Dan Campbell made bad decisions during NFC title game, but not the ones you think

New York Times  

Sunday night’s NFC Championship Game saw a historic comeback by the San Francisco 49ers as they rallied from a 17-point deficit against the Detroit Lions to punch their ticket to Las Vegas for Super Bowl 58 and a rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. GO DEEPER Dan Campbell: 'I don't regret' fourth-down decisions However, let’s quickly discuss the two decisions …

Rams vs. Lions in NFC wild-card playoffs: How to watch, start time and prediction
11 months, 1 week ago

Rams vs. Lions in NFC wild-card playoffs: How to watch, start time and prediction

LA Times  

The Rams need to account for where Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is lining up at all times. Quarterback Matt Stafford returns to Ford Field for the first time since the Rams acquired him in a 2021 trade for Jared Goff and draft picks. Stafford, who led the Rams to a Super Bowl title in 2021, made the Pro Bowl …

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys’ 15-game home winning streak

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — The circumstances are quite a bit better for Detroit coach Dan Campbell since the previous time the Lions visited his home state. The Texas native has led the Lions to their first division title in 30 years, and the NFC North champs aren’t out of the running for the top seed in the NFC heading into Saturday …

Lions hang on to beat Vikings 30-24 and clinch 1st division title since 1993
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Lions hang on to beat Vikings 30-24 and clinch 1st division title since 1993

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Dan Campbell towered over the podium in a black T-shirt commemorating Detroit’s first division title in 30 years, reveling in the moment as the bass from the locker room next door pulsated through the walls. When the Lions played at Minnesota two years ago in Campbell’s first season, the 6-foot-5 head coach cried during his postgame news conference …

NFL Week 16: Lions hold off late Vikings rally to clinch division title
11 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL Week 16: Lions hold off late Vikings rally to clinch division title

LA Times  

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates after catching a one-yard touchdown pass against the Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis. Packers 33, Panthers 30 Jordan Love threw for two touchdowns, ran for one and made two big completions to set up Anders Carlson’s 32-yard field goal with 19 seconds left, and visiting Green Bay survived a fourth-quarter rally by Carolina …

Lions survive another defensive breakdown to move to 9-3
1 year ago

Lions survive another defensive breakdown to move to 9-3

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions turned an early rout into a nail-biter on Sunday, and not in the way Dan Campbell wanted. “There’s nothing easy about these wins, but we found a way.” WHAT’S WORKING Tight end Sam LaPorta had nine catches for 140 yards and a touchdown against the Saints. He only threw for 213 yards, but he didn’t …

Goff’s career-high 3 fumbles pave way for Lions’ 29-22 loss to Packers, a game after throwing 3 INTs
1 year ago

Goff’s career-high 3 fumbles pave way for Lions’ 29-22 loss to Packers, a game after throwing 3 INTs

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff struggled to move his offense consistently for the second game in five days. If we clean a couple things up, I think we’ll get back in a rhythm and be just fine.” In the Lions’ 31-26 win over the Bears on Sunday, Goff threw three interceptions for the first time in three years …

NFL Week 11 takeaways: Browns defense is ‘special’; 49ers appear to be back
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Week 11 takeaways: Browns defense is ‘special’; 49ers appear to be back

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Sunday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. GO DEEPER Dorian Thompson-Robinson 'came through' when Browns needed him most vs. Steelers Pompei: No matter the quarterback, the Browns’ formula for winning is to play good defense and run the ball. With the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Chargers and Carolina Panthers all losing, …

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run
1 year, 1 month ago

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff was having perhaps his worst game in three years with the Detroit Lions — whose fans even booed him at times — until it was time to win. Goff threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 3:06 to go and connected on five throws to set up David Montgomery’s go-ahead 1-yard touchdown run with …

The Lions take fourth-down aggressiveness to a new level in their win over the Chargers
1 year, 1 month ago

The Lions take fourth-down aggressiveness to a new level in their win over the Chargers

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. The Lions converted 4 of 5 fourth-down tries, with the Chargers going 3 for 3 — not counting another fourth-down conversion that came on a penalty — to tie for the second-most converted fourth downs in a game since at least 1991. If it holds, Stroud could become …

Lions coach Dan Campbell focuses on strong offensive play instead of struggling defense
1 year, 1 month ago

Lions coach Dan Campbell focuses on strong offensive play instead of struggling defense

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Coach Dan Campbell knows his defense has to start making plays if the Detroit Lions are going to be a threat to win their first playoff game since the 1990s. “Coming off the bye, you want to know you haven’t lost your mojo or if it is going to take a little bit to get it back,” Campbell …

NFL Week 10 best and worst coaching decisions: Panthers’ indecisiveness proves costly
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Week 10 best and worst coaching decisions: Panthers’ indecisiveness proves costly

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Tuesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. GO DEEPER What we learned in NFL Week 10: Vikings' positive trajectory, Patriots' plummet and more Kyle Shanahan There are so many coaches who talk in the offseason about how they’re going to weaponize their running backs in the passing game but when the …

Ten stats that define the Lions: Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery bring the power
1 year, 1 month ago

Ten stats that define the Lions: Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery bring the power

New York Times  

The Detroit Lions are 6-2, first in the NFC North and second in the NFC. And if you’re into the more traditional rushing stats, Gibbs ranks fifth in the NFL in yards per rush at 5.3. The Lions have allowed the fifth-fewest yards per game on average this season, giving up 296.9 yards. A year ago, the Lions ranked 29th …

Lions lean on Jahmyr Gibbs’ legs, Jared Goff’s arm in 26-14 win over offensively challenged Raiders
1 year, 1 month ago

Lions lean on Jahmyr Gibbs’ legs, Jared Goff’s arm in 26-14 win over offensively challenged Raiders

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions can trace their turnaround to hitting more than missing in the draft. Gibbs ran for a season-high 152 yards and a touchdown, LaPorta had eight receptions for 57 yards with a score, and the rookies helped the Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14 on Monday night. “You could tell he was feeling it.” The …

NFL Week 7 best and worst coaching decisions: Josh McDaniels coaches scared
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Week 7 best and worst coaching decisions: Josh McDaniels coaches scared

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Tuesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. GO DEEPER The message Lamar Jackson and the Ravens sent in Week 7 Steichen cracks code on Browns’ defense Before Week 7, the Browns’ defense was putting up historic numbers, while the Colts were struggling without the explosive playmaking ability of Anthony Richardson, losing …

Lions scramble to prepare to play Packers for division lead on short week
1 year, 2 months ago

Lions scramble to prepare to play Packers for division lead on short week

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell isn’t the type of coach to hype up one game on his team’s schedule. “It doesn’t get any better than this when it comes to atmosphere.” WHAT’S WORKING The Lions held Atlanta to 183 yards of offense on Sunday, the lowest total of Campbell’s three seasons as coach and only the second time his team has …

NFL’s best and worst Week 2 coaching decisions: Luke Getsy hinders Justin Fields
1 year, 3 months ago

NFL’s best and worst Week 2 coaching decisions: Luke Getsy hinders Justin Fields

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Tuesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Steve Spagnuolo re-establishes why he’s one of the best defensive coordinators in the league, while Luke Getsy shows why he’s one of the worst offensive coordinators in the league. Steve Spagnuolo taking away Calvin Ridley Belichick gets praise for taking away an opponent’s best …

Vikings searching for solutions on defense after latest leak
2 years ago

Vikings searching for solutions on defense after latest leak

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have found a winning formula for this season despite a vulnerable defense: producing enough well-timed sacks, stops and turnovers in scoring range to offset the concerning amount of total yards they’ve surrendered. “Ultimately I think we need to generate more rush, however we do it, and then just try to limit explosives.” With the Vikings …

Goff helps surging Lions beat division-leading Vikings 34-23
2 years ago

Goff helps surging Lions beat division-leading Vikings 34-23

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jared Goff dropped back behind an offensive line that gave him plenty of time and threw deep twice, taking advantage of big-play receivers the Detroit Lions added for him this season. Goff had a 41-yard pass to rookie Jameson Williams and a 48-yard pass to DJ Chark for two of his three touchdown throws in the first half, …

Despite loss, Lions defense shows signs of progress
2 years, 1 month ago

Despite loss, Lions defense shows signs of progress

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Coach Dan Campbell talked Monday about some of the positives he took out of his Detroit Lions’ 24-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Patriots scored a defensive touchdown and Dallas got short fields after five Lions turnovers, and Detroit’s defense kept them in the game. Injuries have forced Goff to play without his two biggest playmakers — …

Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott’s return, top Lions 24-6
2 years, 1 month ago

Cowboys lean on defense in Prescott’s return, top Lions 24-6

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Dak Prescott made sure to remember what he watched during the five games the star quarterback missed with a fractured right thumb. “I’m just trying to play my role and make sure that I put this team in the best chance to win.” The Lions got a solid showing for three quarters from the NFL’s worst defense, …

As Lions’ defense finally clicks, offense badly fumbles chance to beat Cowboys
2 years, 2 months ago

As Lions’ defense finally clicks, offense badly fumbles chance to beat Cowboys

New York Times  

ARLINGTON, Texas — In a moment of unmistakable yet justifiable frustration, the headset went flying. “I’ve got to prove myself.” Williams’ turnover was one of five — yes, five — for Detroit Sunday afternoon. The sack fumbles were unfortunate but at that point in the game, trying to extend the play and take care of the ball either way, but …

Lions’ offense crashes to surface in shutout by Patriots
2 years, 2 months ago

Lions’ offense crashes to surface in shutout by Patriots

Associated Press  

— For all the Detroit Lions’ shortcomings over their first four games, one constant had been their offense’s ability to score. Then we end up getting behind.. It’s just the little stuff and the little stuff is continuing to get us.” The Lions managed a season-low 312 yards and became the second team in the past 25 years to enter …

Lions’ No. 1 offense hoping to pounce on reeling Patriots
2 years, 2 months ago

Lions’ No. 1 offense hoping to pounce on reeling Patriots

Associated Press  

DETROIT at NEW ENGLAND Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX OPENING LINE: Patriots by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. LAST MEETING: Lions beat Patriots 26-10 on Sept. 23, 2018, in Detroit LAST WEEK: Lions lost to Seahawks 48-45; Patriots lost to Green Bay 27-24 in OT. The Lions’ 26-10 home win in 2018 snapped a streak of four straight Patriots’ …

Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short
3 years, 1 month ago

Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — For all their setbacks over the first six weeks, whether self-inflicted or unlucky, the Minnesota Vikings emerged from their bye in a favorable position. “But I still think everyone’s got to kind of look at themselves, and say, ‘What could I have done to win?’” The offense has produced several winning halves in the seven games this year, …

Despite loss to Rams, winless Lions show signs of progress
3 years, 1 month ago

Despite loss to Rams, winless Lions show signs of progress

Associated Press  

DETROIT — There were a lot of positives for Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell to take out of Sunday’s 28-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. “That gives me motivation and driven anger to get things right and help these guys as much as I can.” Knowing the Lions’ young, banged-up secondary wasn’t going to be able to stop Matthew …

Stafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff’s Lions 28-19
3 years, 1 month ago

Stafford throws 3 TD passes, Rams edge Goff’s Lions 28-19

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jared Goff was under immediate pressure from Aaron Donald when he dropped back late in a one-score game. Stafford passed for 334 yards and three touchdowns against his former team, and Ramsey made an end-zone interception with five minutes left in the Rams’ 28-19 victory over Goff and winless Detroit on Sunday. He’s our leader.” Cooper Kupp …

Matthew Stafford, after week of Jared Goff questions, is the answer as Rams top Lions
3 years, 1 month ago

Matthew Stafford, after week of Jared Goff questions, is the answer as Rams top Lions

LA Times  

Rams quarterback Matt Stafford throws a pass during the second quarter of a 28-19 win over the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. “I’ve got a lot of memories with a lot of those guys,” Goff said after passing for 268 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions. “That wasn’t good.” Said Stafford: “As strange an opening part of …

Campbell tries to calmly assess his 0-6 Detroit Lions
3 years, 2 months ago

Campbell tries to calmly assess his 0-6 Detroit Lions

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dan Campbell doesn’t like watching film when he’s angry. That’s generally all it is.” WHAT’S WORKING TE T.J. Hockenson has been the one offensive player able to give the Lions a chance to complete a pass for more than 6 or 6 yards. “Every game in the NFL is against a tough opponent, but he’s going to be …

Lions’ Campbell sticking with struggling QB Goff for now
3 years, 2 months ago

Lions’ Campbell sticking with struggling QB Goff for now

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell isn’t considering a change at quarterback. “I’m not putting all of this on Jared Goff, because this is a collective performance by our offense,” Campbell said after the Lions fell to 0-6 with a lopsided 34-11 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. “I don’t think defenses are doing anything special to take away our …

Cousins throws 3 TDs, Vikings end with 37-35 win over Lions
3 years, 11 months ago

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

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Kirk Cousins danced in the end zone after running for a go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter and the Minnesota Vikings went on to celebrate the end of a disappointing season with a 37-35 win over the lowly Detroit Lions on Sunday. “We were really close to being in the playoffs,” Cousins said after throwing three touchdowns …

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