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Head coach Matt Patricia of the Detroit Lions reacts after losing to the Indianapolis Colts 41-21 at Ford Field on November 01, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Goodbye At Last To Matt Patricia

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Matt Patricia wears a mask and looks cagey on the Lions sideline.

Dear God, Will Someone Please Fire Matt Patricia

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Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings runs the ball in for a touchdown

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Dalvin Cook Looked Like A Young Adrian Peterson, In Front Of Adrian Peterson

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Todd Gurley II #21 of the Atlanta Falcons carries the ball after a reception against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 25, 2020

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If The Detroit Lions Want To Improve, They Should Consider Hiring Jim Caldwell As Head Coach

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Lions defender Jamie Collins Sr. lowers his helmet and headbutts a referee in the shoulder

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Referee Does Not Appreciate Soft Headbutt Demonstration, Ejects Jamie Collins

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Why Your Team Sucks 2020: Detroit Lions

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