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Detroit Lions Getting Better, Trail 49ers 21-3; Matt Millen Signs 10-Year Contract Extension
Detroit Lions Getting Better, Trail 49ers 21-3; Matt Millen Signs 10-Year Contract Extension
Remember last week, how I noted that the Detroit Lions had developed a new habit of falling behind 21-0 at the start of games? Well, I've got good news, Detroit fans: The Lions are getting better. Instead of falling behind 21-0 at the start of games, they're down just 21-3 right now, in the ...
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LIONS-49ERS ONE-LINERS
ProFootballTalk.com — ... for the 49ers. After falling behind 21-0 early in their first two games, the Lions improved by falling behind just 21-3 early against the 49ers. This year’s Lions are described as “ ...

Worst Team in the NFL - Week 3
Intentional Foul — ... In fact, considering the fact the Lions can actually score on offense, they would probably smash the Rams and the Chiefs. However, they are still one of the worst in the NFL, much to chagrin of Matt Millen. ...

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