sports.espn.go.com - 12/29/2008
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Fast Facts •Detroit became the first team since the inception of the 16-game schedule (1978) to go 0-16. •The Lions have lost 17 straight dating back to last season (matching the fifth longest streak in NFL history), and they have lost their last 17 road games against the Packers ...
pastthepylon.blogspot.com - 12/22/2008
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The last Monday Night game of the 2008
NFL regular season will actually have some meaning thanks...
to the Minnesota Vikings loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Will the Packers come to play or are the Bears going to have a cake walk when the game takes place?
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Monday Night - Packers Try to Knock the Bear out of the ...
totalprosports.com - 12/30/2008
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Total Pro Sports - Is instant replay good
for the game of Football or bad for the...
game We honestly think that Instant Replay has helped the NFL game 100%, but even then referees still make some mistakes using all the different camera views. The instant replay in the NFL has cut down on all ...
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Ryan Grant Loses $1.35 Million On Replay
nfl.fanhouse.com - 12/28/2008
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The Detroit Lions lost to the Green Bay
Packers today, earning a place in history as the...
first 0-16 team ever. For Detroit, it was both an embarrassing conclusion to the season and a fitting end of an era; in the eight years since Matt Millen took over the Lions' front office, they've been ...
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Detroit Lions Fall to 0-16 With Loss to Packers, Worst ...
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Lions Officially Winless For The Season
Sports Blog - football, basketball, and baseball —
... I think we all knew around Week 11 that the Lions weren’t winning a game this year, but today they made it official: They’ll be going to Canton as the only 0-16 team ever in NFL history. ...
And That Concludes Your NFL Regular Season, Now On To The Pink Slip Season
No Guts, No Glory —
... Edwards It's kinda hard to be the coach of one of the worst teams in the NFL and still keep you're job. The Chiefs really lack a direction and that comes from the top. But I'm sure no one will be surprised if Edwards is back next year. It's not like the Chiefs really want to win. Jim Haslett Haslett had his test drive and didn't do much better Scott Linehan. The Rams need new blood. Rod Marinelli Cmon, do I need to explain? Wade Phillips Jerry Jones is on ...
The Game Day Skate for Monday, December 29th
Four Habs Fans —
Bullet points for what you missed while having nightmares of going 0-16... Leafs lose at the expense of Ovie and our old friend Theo; Sens lose their 12th straight road game. Read that again. Yegads; After their 8th straight win, B's now tied with the Sharks for most points in the league. After scoring his 14th goal, Michael Ryder now tied with John Leclair for ex-Hab who will come back to haunt; Kazahkstan takes a 15-0 pounding from Canada at the WJHC's.Habs hit the beaches in Miami tonight. ...
Finally Some Good News For Michigan
Rumors and Rants —
... And while it might be trivial by comparison, we probably don’t need to remind you that the Detriot Lions set a new NFL record for futility in 2008. ...
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Lions look to avoid first 0-16 record in league history
nfl.com 12/28/2008 — ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Cornerback Travis Fisher said he won't fly back to Detroit from Green Bay if the Lions somehow manage to find a way to beat the Packers on Sunday. "If we win, I ain't catching the plane back home," he said with a laugh. "I'll walk ...
Lions Take Big Step Toward 0-16, Let DeShawn Wynn Run for 73-Yard TD
nfl.fanhouse.com 12/28/2008 — by Michael David Smith The now 0-15 Lions have many believing that a winless season is not only possible, but probable. This is 0for08 , FanHouse's eye on the Detroit Lions and their quest for a winless season. The Detroit Lions need someone to step up and make a play if they're going to ...
Football Betting: Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
sports-gambling.com 1/5/2009 — Football betting handicappers must decide if taking the points with Detroit is a good intangible bet or if the Lions will go into the NFL football betting tank and surrender at 0-16! The Detroit Lions are 0-15 straight up and coming off a football betting annihilation of 7-42 in their home finale
Packers-Bears Preview
lines-maker.com 12/22/2008 — The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Soldier Field. Oddsmakers currently have the Bears listed as 4-point favorites versus the Packers, while the game's total is sitting at 40. The Packers lost to Jacksonville 20-16 ...
Packers 2008 team grades
jsonline.com 1/4/2009 — Green Bay led the NFL in points scored off turnovers and finished with a favorable plus-39 scoring margin. You could say no team ever quite underachieved in the standings the way the '08 Packers did.
Brett Favre Vs. Aaron Rodgers: Week 17 —
Bleacher Report - NFL 12/29/2008
Welcome my friends to the 17th and final (or is it?) edition of Brett Favre Vs. Aaron Rodgers. You all know the score, you all know what's at stake.
Tonight, I crown the winner of the Master Vs. Student Trophy.
You know how I do things, let's get ...
Looking at the Draft and Opponents —
Redskins Insider 12/29/2008
Jason La Canfora and Jason Reid report: By virtue of their 8-8 record, the Redskins will end up picking higher in April's draft, and also will face a weaker schedule as the last-place team in the NFC East. They will face conference foes Detroit and ...
