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Lions Lowdown: Getting to know Matt Patricia

Detroit News
New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia watches from the sideline during the second half of the NFL divisional playoff game against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday in Foxborough, Mass.

It's beginning to look like Matt Patricia will be the Lions' 27th head coach in team history.

In this week's special edition of Lions Lowdown, Bob Wojnowski, John Niyo and Justin Rogers take a closer look at the Patriots' defensive coordinator and they preview this weekend's NFL conference finals.

Here are some of the show's highlights:

1:30: The latest on Matt Patricia, the Lions' top coaching candidate

4:00 Patricia rumors going to the Giants last week

6:50: Patricia's relationship with GM Bob Quinn

8:10: Patricia likely to keep offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter

10:30: Patricia to bring defensive expertise to Detroit

12:20: Minnesota Miracle with the late TD by Stefon Diggs

13:30: Vikings vs. Eagles preview

15:40: Patriots vs. Jaguars preview

► 18:10: Patriots-Vikings in the Super Bowl