Lions 30, Washington 27

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Lions running back D'Andre Swift hurdles Washington's Deshazor Everett on a run in the first quarter of Detroit's 30-27 victory at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.
Lions running back D'Andre Swift hurdles Washington's Deshazor Everett on a run in the first quarter of Detroit's 30-27 victory at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.
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Lions' Tyrell Crosby celebrates with kicker Matt Prater after the win in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Tyrell Crosby celebrates with kicker Matt Prater after the win in the fourth quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. readies for a touchdown reception in the end zone in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. readies for a touchdown reception in the end zone in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. comes down with a touchdown reception in the end zone in front of Washington's Kendall Fuller in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. comes down with a touchdown reception in the end zone in front of Washington's Kendall Fuller in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. comes down with a touchdown reception in the end zone in front of Washington's Kendall Fuller in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. comes down with a touchdown reception in the end zone in front of Washington's Kendall Fuller in the second quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. celebrate their touchdown pass and reception in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. celebrate their touchdown pass and reception in the second quarter.
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Washington quarterback Alex Smith is pressured into throwing an incomplete pass by Lions' Danny Shelton in the second quarter.
Washington quarterback Alex Smith is pressured into throwing an incomplete pass by Lions' Danny Shelton in the second quarter.
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Lions running back D'Andre Swift hurdles Washington's Deshazor Everett on a run in the first quarter.
Lions running back D'Andre Swift hurdles Washington's Deshazor Everett on a run in the first quarter.
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Lions running back D'Andre Swift hurdles Washington's Deshazor Everett on a run in the first quarter.
Lions running back D'Andre Swift hurdles Washington's Deshazor Everett on a run in the first quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall runs in a touchdown after a reception in the first quarter.
Lions wide receiver Marvin Hall runs in a touchdown after a reception in the first quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles out of pressure in the first quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles out of pressure in the first quarter.
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Lions running back Adrian Peterson runs out of the scrum and picks up more yardage in the second quarter.
Lions running back Adrian Peterson runs out of the scrum and picks up more yardage in the second quarter.
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Lions running back D'Andre Swift hurdles Washington's Deshazor Everett on a run in the first quarter Sunday in Detroit.
Lions running back D'Andre Swift hurdles Washington's Deshazor Everett on a run in the first quarter Sunday in Detroit.
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Washington's Kevin Pierre-Louise (54) takes Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's helmet off on this play in the first quarter.
Washington's Kevin Pierre-Louise (54) takes Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's helmet off on this play in the first quarter.
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While being tackled by Washington's Jimmy Moreland, left, Lions' Danny Amendola hands the ball off to Marvin Jones Jr., right, in the second quarter. The play was ruled an illegal forward pass.
While being tackled by Washington's Jimmy Moreland, left, Lions' Danny Amendola hands the ball off to Marvin Jones Jr., right, in the second quarter. The play was ruled an illegal forward pass.
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While being tackled by Washington's Jimmy Moreland, left, Lions' Danny Amendola hands the ball off to Marvin Jones Jr., right, in the second quarter. The play was ruled and illegal forward pass.
While being tackled by Washington's Jimmy Moreland, left, Lions' Danny Amendola hands the ball off to Marvin Jones Jr., right, in the second quarter. The play was ruled and illegal forward pass.
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Lions' D'Andre Swift (32) runs the ball in the first quarter.
Lions' D'Andre Swift (32) runs the ball in the first quarter.
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Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) leaps over Washington's Deshazor Everett (22) being chased by Ronald Darby (23)in the first quarter.
Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) leaps over Washington's Deshazor Everett (22) being chased by Ronald Darby (23)in the first quarter.
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Lions' Jesse James (83) signals a touchdown as Marvin Hall heads for one in the first quarter.
Lions' Jesse James (83) signals a touchdown as Marvin Hall heads for one in the first quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes under pressure by Washington's Ryan Kerrigan (91) and Daron Payne (94) in the first quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes under pressure by Washington's Ryan Kerrigan (91) and Daron Payne (94) in the first quarter.
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Washington's Kevin Pierre-Louise  (54) takes Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's helmet off on this play with Jon Bostic (53) in the first quarter.
Washington's Kevin Pierre-Louise (54) takes Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's helmet off on this play with Jon Bostic (53) in the first quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. celebrate their touchdown pass and reception in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. celebrate their touchdown pass and reception in the second quarter.
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Washington running back J.D. McKissic stretches out but can't pull in a reception in the second quarter.
Washington running back J.D. McKissic stretches out but can't pull in a reception in the second quarter.
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Lions running back D'Andre Swift is brought down by Washington's Jonathan Allen in the second quarter.
Lions running back D'Andre Swift is brought down by Washington's Jonathan Allen in the second quarter.
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Lions running back D'Andre Swift is upended by Washington's Jonathan Allen in the second quarter.
Lions running back D'Andre Swift is upended by Washington's Jonathan Allen in the second quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the second quarter.
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Lions' John Penisini blocks a pass by Washington quarterback Alex Smith in the second quarter.
Lions' John Penisini blocks a pass by Washington quarterback Alex Smith in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones continues to churn his legs to pick up extra yardage after a reception in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones continues to churn his legs to pick up extra yardage after a reception in the second quarter.
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Lions running back D'Andre Swift is all smiles as he is congratulated by his teammates and coaches after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter.
Lions running back D'Andre Swift is all smiles as he is congratulated by his teammates and coaches after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter.
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Lions' Jeff Okudah grabs and ankle of Washington's Logan Thomas (82) while Lions' Jamie Collins Sr. (58) chases in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Lions' Jeff Okudah grabs and ankle of Washington's Logan Thomas (82) while Lions' Jamie Collins Sr. (58) chases in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Washington's Antonio Gibson heads up field on a run in the third quarter.
Washington's Antonio Gibson heads up field on a run in the third quarter.
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Washington's J.D. McKissic is brought down by Lions' Christian Jones in the fourth quarter.
Washington's J.D. McKissic is brought down by Lions' Christian Jones in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Justin Coleman (27) knocks Washington wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. out of bounds in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Lions' Justin Coleman (27) knocks Washington wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. out of bounds in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Washington's Kamen Curl in the fourth quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Washington's Kamen Curl in the fourth quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford passes the ball in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford passes the ball in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford passes in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford passes in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford evades Washington's Kamren Curl (31) in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford evades Washington's Kamren Curl (31) in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford makes a pass in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford makes a pass in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford hands off to running back D'Andre Swift (32) in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford hands off to running back D'Andre Swift (32) in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Lions' De'Shawn Hand (93) tries to bat a pass by Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Lions' De'Shawn Hand (93) tries to bat a pass by Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Washington wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. pulls in a reception late in the fourth quarter.
Washington wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. pulls in a reception late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions head coach Matt Patricia on the sidelines in the third quarter.
Lions head coach Matt Patricia on the sidelines in the third quarter.
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Lions running back D'Andre Swift works up field against Washington's defense in the fourth quarter.
Lions running back D'Andre Swift works up field against Washington's defense in the fourth quarter.
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Washington's Kamren Curl (31) and Cole Holcomb (55) tackle Lions' Quintez Cephus (87) in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Washington's Kamren Curl (31) and Cole Holcomb (55) tackle Lions' Quintez Cephus (87) in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Lions' Taylor Decker (68) blocks Washington's Montez Sweat (90) while Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Lions' Taylor Decker (68) blocks Washington's Montez Sweat (90) while Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Lions' Romeo Okwara (95) pressures Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Lions' Romeo Okwara (95) pressures Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Lions' Austin Bryant (94) tries to get to Washington running back Antonio Gibson (24) in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Lions' Austin Bryant (94) tries to get to Washington running back Antonio Gibson (24) in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Washington quarterback Alex Smith throws in the fourth quarter.
Washington quarterback Alex Smith throws in the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Everson Griffen closes in on Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Lions' Everson Griffen closes in on Washington quarterback Alex Smith (11) in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Lions cornerback Desmond Trufant (23) reacts after he is called for pass interference in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Lions cornerback Desmond Trufant (23) reacts after he is called for pass interference in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Lions' Everson Griffen (98) tackles Washington quarterback Alex Smith in the fourth quarter.  Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020.  Lions win, 30-27.
Lions' Everson Griffen (98) tackles Washington quarterback Alex Smith in the fourth quarter. Detroit Lions vs Washington Football Team at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 15, 2020. Lions win, 30-27.
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Washington kicker Dustin Hopkins kicks a field goal to tie up the game with Detroit at 27 late in the fourth quarter.
Washington kicker Dustin Hopkins kicks a field goal to tie up the game with Detroit at 27 late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus can't catch up to a long pass in front of Washington's Troy Are late in the fourth quarter.
Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus can't catch up to a long pass in front of Washington's Troy Are late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions kicker Matt Prater hits a 59-yard field goal to win the game.
Lions kicker Matt Prater hits a 59-yard field goal to win the game.
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Lions kicker Matt Prater let loose a 59-yard, game-winning field goal at the end of the fourth quarter against Washington.
Lions kicker Matt Prater let loose a 59-yard, game-winning field goal at the end of the fourth quarter against Washington.
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Lions kicker Matt Prater, left, watches his 59-yard field goal to win the game with teammate Matt Nelson, right.
Lions kicker Matt Prater, left, watches his 59-yard field goal to win the game with teammate Matt Nelson, right.
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Lions kicker Matt Prater lets out a yell as he walks past Washington's Jeremy Reaves after putting through a 59-yard, game-winning field goal at the end of the fourth quarter.
Lions kicker Matt Prater lets out a yell as he walks past Washington's Jeremy Reaves after putting through a 59-yard, game-winning field goal at the end of the fourth quarter.
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Lions head coach Matt Patricia hugs kicker Matt Prater after Prater's winning 59-yard field goal while Washington's Khaleke Hudson looks on.
Lions head coach Matt Patricia hugs kicker Matt Prater after Prater's winning 59-yard field goal while Washington's Khaleke Hudson looks on.
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Lions teammates congratulate kicker Matt Prater after putting through a 59-yard, game-winning field goal at the end of the fourth quarter.
Lions teammates congratulate kicker Matt Prater after putting through a 59-yard, game-winning field goal at the end of the fourth quarter.
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Lions' Jonathan Williams, facing, joins his teammates in the celebration after the win.
Lions' Jonathan Williams, facing, joins his teammates in the celebration after the win.
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Lions teammates mob kicker Matt Prater after he hits the game-wining field goal.
Lions teammates mob kicker Matt Prater after he hits the game-wining field goal.
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Lions kicker Matt Prater jogs off the field after kicking the game-winning, 59-yard field goal in the 30-27 win over Washington.
Lions kicker Matt Prater jogs off the field after kicking the game-winning, 59-yard field goal in the 30-27 win over Washington.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in the huddle with the team during warmups before taking on Washington at Ford Field.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in the huddle with the team during warmups before taking on Washington at Ford Field.
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Kerryon Johnson
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Lions running back D'Andre Swift warms up before the game against Washington at Ford Field.
Lions running back D'Andre Swift warms up before the game against Washington at Ford Field.
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Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and head coach Matt Patricia talk on the field before the game against Washington.
Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and head coach Matt Patricia talk on the field before the game against Washington.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford warms up before the game against Washington.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford warms up before the game against Washington.
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Lions running back Adrian Peterson talks with head coach Matt Patricia before the game against Washington.
Lions running back Adrian Peterson talks with head coach Matt Patricia before the game against Washington.
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Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. readies for a reception during warm-ups.
Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. readies for a reception during warm-ups.
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Lions running back D'Andre Swift before Detroit takes on Washington at Ford Field.
Lions running back D'Andre Swift before Detroit takes on Washington at Ford Field.
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Lions running back Kerryon Johnson warms up before the game against Washington at Ford Field.
Lions running back Kerryon Johnson warms up before the game against Washington at Ford Field.
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Lions head coach Matt Patricia, right, gives punter Jack Fox a playful push as Detroit warms up on the field before the game against Washington.
Lions head coach Matt Patricia, right, gives punter Jack Fox a playful push as Detroit warms up on the field before the game against Washington.
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