SPORTS

Lions 35, Packers 11

Lions receiver Marvin Jones Jr. hangs onto a touchdown reception over' Josh Hawkins in the second quarter of a 35-11 victory Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, at Ford Field in Detroit. The victory capped a 9-7 season for the Lions.
Lions receiver Marvin Jones Jr. hangs onto a touchdown reception over' Josh Hawkins in the second quarter of a 35-11 victory Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, at Ford Field in Detroit. The victory capped a 9-7 season for the Lions.
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Kenny Golladay helps Marvin Jones Jr. up after Jones' touchdown reception in the second quarter.
Kenny Golladay helps Marvin Jones Jr. up after Jones' touchdown reception in the second quarter.
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Lions head coach Jim Caldwell with his team during the national anthem.
Lions head coach Jim Caldwell with his team during the national anthem.
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Glover Quin and head coach Jim Caldwell on the sidelines before the game.
Glover Quin and head coach Jim Caldwell on the sidelines before the game.
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On the first play of the game, Packers' Jermaine Whitehead pulls down an onside kick in front of Lions' Miles Killebrew to start the first quarter.
On the first play of the game, Packers' Jermaine Whitehead pulls down an onside kick in front of Lions' Miles Killebrew to start the first quarter.
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Lions' Kenny Golladay can't hang onto a reception over Packers' Lenzy Pipkins in the first quarter.
Lions' Kenny Golladay can't hang onto a reception over Packers' Lenzy Pipkins in the first quarter.
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Lions defense of Christian Ringo and Glover Quin slam Packers running back Jamaal Williams at the line in the first quarter.
Lions defense of Christian Ringo and Glover Quin slam Packers running back Jamaal Williams at the line in the first quarter.
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Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. readies for a reception  for a long first down in front of Packers' Davon House in the first quarter.
Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. readies for a reception for a long first down in front of Packers' Davon House in the first quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Golden Tate runs along the sidelines over Lenzy Pipkens just short of the goal line in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate runs along the sidelines over Lenzy Pipkens just short of the goal line in the second quarter.
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Lions receiver Marvin Jones Jr. hangs onto a touchdown reception over Josh Hawkins in the second quarter.
Lions receiver Marvin Jones Jr. hangs onto a touchdown reception over Josh Hawkins in the second quarter.
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Lions receiver Kenny Golladay celebrates after his touchdown reception in the second quarter.
Lions receiver Kenny Golladay celebrates after his touchdown reception in the second quarter.
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Lions running back Theo Riddick hurdles Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in the second quarter.
Lions running back Theo Riddick hurdles Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in the second quarter.
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Ezekiel Ansah sacks Packers quarterback Brett Hundley near the end zone in the second quarter.
Ezekiel Ansah sacks Packers quarterback Brett Hundley near the end zone in the second quarter.
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Ezekiel Ansah is all smiles after sacking Packers QB Brett Hundley in the second quarter.
Ezekiel Ansah is all smiles after sacking Packers QB Brett Hundley in the second quarter.
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Jamal Agnew streaks up field on a punt return in the second quarter.
Jamal Agnew streaks up field on a punt return in the second quarter.
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Lions' Paul Worrilow recovers the fumble by the Packers' special teams on a kick return in the second quarter.
Lions' Paul Worrilow recovers the fumble by the Packers' special teams on a kick return in the second quarter.
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Packers quarterback Brett Hundley is forced to throw the ball to an area with no receiver for the penalty under pressure from Lions' Ezekiel Ansah in the second quarter.
Packers quarterback Brett Hundley is forced to throw the ball to an area with no receiver for the penalty under pressure from Lions' Ezekiel Ansah in the second quarter.
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Packers quarterback Brett Hundley is forced to throw the ball to an area with no receiver for the penalty under pressure from Lions' Ezekiel Ansah in the second quarter.
Packers quarterback Brett Hundley is forced to throw the ball to an area with no receiver for the penalty under pressure from Lions' Ezekiel Ansah in the second quarter.
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Lions' Eric Ebron hurdles Packers' Jermaine Whitehead in the second quarter.
Lions' Eric Ebron hurdles Packers' Jermaine Whitehead in the second quarter.
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Lions' Golden Tate walks into the end zone for a touchdown reception in the third quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate walks into the end zone for a touchdown reception in the third quarter.
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Lions' Golden Tate punts the football into the stands after his touchdown reception in the third quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate punts the football into the stands after his touchdown reception in the third quarter.
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A loyal Lions fans looks to next year as Detroit played its final game against the Green Bay Packers, with both teams out of the playoffs.
A loyal Lions fans looks to next year as Detroit played its final game against the Green Bay Packers, with both teams out of the playoffs.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford runs out of pressure during the fourth quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford runs out of pressure during the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. holds onto a long reception in front of Packers' Davon House in the first quarter.
Lions' Marvin Jones Jr. holds onto a long reception in front of Packers' Davon House in the first quarter.
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Packers' Randall Cobb makes a reception over Lions' Teez Tabor but loses the ball as he hits the ground for an incompletion in the first quarter.
Packers' Randall Cobb makes a reception over Lions' Teez Tabor but loses the ball as he hits the ground for an incompletion in the first quarter.
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Lions' Tahir Whitehead picks up a fumbled ball by Green Bay quarterback Brett Hundley near the Packers end zone in the first quarter.
Lions' Tahir Whitehead picks up a fumbled ball by Green Bay quarterback Brett Hundley near the Packers end zone in the first quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the third quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the third quarter.
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Lions' Darren Fells rumbles up field before being brought down by Packers' Blake Martinez in the third quarter.
Lions' Darren Fells rumbles up field before being brought down by Packers' Blake Martinez in the third quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Packers' Mike Daniels in the third quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Packers' Mike Daniels in the third quarter.
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Lions head coach Jim Caldwell on the sidelines in the third quarter.
Lions head coach Jim Caldwell on the sidelines in the third quarter.
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Packers quarterback Brett Hundley is sacked by Lions' Ezekiel Ansah in the third quarter.
Packers quarterback Brett Hundley is sacked by Lions' Ezekiel Ansah in the third quarter.
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Lions' Golden Tate makes a reception and takes it 71 yards to the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate makes a reception and takes it 71 yards to the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
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Lions' Golden Tate makes a reception and takes it 71 yards to the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Lions' Golden Tate makes a reception and takes it 71 yards to the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and offensive coordinator Jim Cooter on the sidelines in the fourth quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and offensive coordinator Jim Cooter on the sidelines in the fourth quarter.
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Packers injured starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers sits on the bench during the 35-11 loss to Detroit.
Packers injured starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers sits on the bench during the 35-11 loss to Detroit.
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Lions running back Ameer Abdullah looks for an opening in the Packers defense in the fourth quarter.
Lions running back Ameer Abdullah looks for an opening in the Packers defense in the fourth quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks for a receiver down field in the fourth quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks for a receiver down field in the fourth quarter.
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Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and offensive coordinator Jim Cooter on the sidelines.
Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and offensive coordinator Jim Cooter on the sidelines.
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Lions wide receiver Golden Tate launches a pass to Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford for a successful 2-point conversion late in the fourth quarter.
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate launches a pass to Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford for a successful 2-point conversion late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is all smiles after catching a reception for a two-point conversion from wide receiver Golden Tate late in the fourth quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is all smiles after catching a reception for a two-point conversion from wide receiver Golden Tate late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is all smiles after catching a reception for a 2-point conversion from wide receiver Golden Tate late in the fourth quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is all smiles after catching a reception for a 2-point conversion from wide receiver Golden Tate late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions try another trick play with punter Sam Martin and backup quarterback Jake Rudock trying to get the Packers to jump off sides, but it didn't pan out, late in the fourth quarter.
Lions try another trick play with punter Sam Martin and backup quarterback Jake Rudock trying to get the Packers to jump off sides, but it didn't pan out, late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Darius Slay and Ezekiel Ansah celebrate Slay's interception late in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Darius Slay and Ezekiel Ansah celebrate Slay's interception late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions fans, on the last game of the season, look for positives in a playoff-less year.
Lions fans, on the last game of the season, look for positives in a playoff-less year.
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Packers head coach Mike McCarthy meets Lions head coach Jim Caldwell on the field after the 35-11 Detroit victory.
Packers head coach Mike McCarthy meets Lions head coach Jim Caldwell on the field after the 35-11 Detroit victory.
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Lions' Golden Tate takes off his pants and hands them to a lucky fan as he walks off the field after the 35-11 victory over Green Bay.
Lions' Golden Tate takes off his pants and hands them to a lucky fan as he walks off the field after the 35-11 victory over Green Bay.
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Lions' Golden Tate hands his football pants to a lucky fan as he walks off the field after the 35-11 victory over Green Bay.
Lions' Golden Tate hands his football pants to a lucky fan as he walks off the field after the 35-11 victory over Green Bay.
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Fans show off their 2017 last game memento, Golden Tate's football pants after the 35-11 victory over the Packers.
Fans show off their 2017 last game memento, Golden Tate's football pants after the 35-11 victory over the Packers.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the field after the 35-11 victory over Green Bay.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford leaves the field after the 35-11 victory over Green Bay.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah leaves the field after a 35-11 victory over the Packers.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah leaves the field after a 35-11 victory over the Packers.
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Lions' Darius Slay leaves the field after the 35-11 victory over the Packers.
Lions' Darius Slay leaves the field after the 35-11 victory over the Packers.
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Lions head coach Jim Caldwell leaves the field after a 35-11 win over the Packers ends the season on a high note and a winning record, 9-7. With the Lions missing the playoffs, though, will Caldwell be back next season?
Lions head coach Jim Caldwell leaves the field after a 35-11 win over the Packers ends the season on a high note and a winning record, 9-7. With the Lions missing the playoffs, though, will Caldwell be back next season?
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Lions head coach Jim Caldwell leaves the field after the last game of the year, a 35-11 win over the Green Bay Packers. The Lions end the season with a 9-7 record, but miss the playoffs.
Lions head coach Jim Caldwell leaves the field after the last game of the year, a 35-11 win over the Green Bay Packers. The Lions end the season with a 9-7 record, but miss the playoffs.
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Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell makes his way onto the field before the final game of the year against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 31, 2017.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell makes his way onto the field before the final game of the year against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 31, 2017.
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Detroit Lions owner Martha Ford and head coach Jim Caldwell talk on the field before the final game of the year.
Detroit Lions owner Martha Ford and head coach Jim Caldwell talk on the field before the final game of the year.
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Former Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson chats with Lions owner Martha Ford before the game.
Former Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson chats with Lions owner Martha Ford before the game.
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Detroit Lions Executive Vice President and General Manager Bob Quinn on the field before the final game of the year.
Detroit Lions Executive Vice President and General Manager Bob Quinn on the field before the final game of the year.
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Detroit Lions owner Martha Ford and Team President Rod Wood chat on the field before the final game of the year.
Detroit Lions owner Martha Ford and Team President Rod Wood chat on the field before the final game of the year.
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Lions Glover Quin and Darius Slay on the field before the game.
Lions Glover Quin and Darius Slay on the field before the game.
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Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and NFL Hall of Famer Lem Barney talk on the field before the game.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and NFL Hall of Famer Lem Barney talk on the field before the game.
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Former Packers quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt chats with Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin on the field before the game on Dec. 31. The Packers fired Van Pelt after the season.
Former Packers quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt chats with Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin on the field before the game on Dec. 31. The Packers fired Van Pelt after the season.
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Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and owner Martha Ford hug on the field before the final game of the year.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and owner Martha Ford hug on the field before the final game of the year.
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