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The Defector Crewneck Sweatshirt Is Back In Stock

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Kalyn Kahler

Philadelphia Eagles v Detroit Lions

The Lions Are Ready To Defeat All Opponents In The Oceanic Abyss That Is Also A Landfill

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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Drew Magary

Green Bay Packers v Detroit Lions

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2022: Detroit Lions

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Sabrina Imbler

ALLEN PARK, MICHIGAN - JULY 27: Dan Campbell, head coach of the Detroit Lions during the Detroit Lions Training Camp on July 27, 2022 in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions Training Camp

What Creature Does Dan Campbell Think Would Be Great At Football?

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Lauren Theisen

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 23: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams runs off the field after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-27 in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Raymond James Stadium on January 23, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

NFC Divisional Playoffs – Los Angeles Rams v Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Matthew Stafford Got Out

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Barry Petchesky

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 09: Tracy Walker III #21 of the Detroit Lions celebrates after an interception against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Lions Trickerate Their Way To Inspiring, Slightly Pyrrhic Victory

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Infinite Replay

The Picked-Up Flag That Dragged Me Deeper Into The Abyss

Sage Surratt of the Lions celebrates after an incomplete Cardinals pass in the end zone

Arizona Cardinals v Detroit Lions

The Lions’ Win Over The Cardinals Was A Glitch

Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

Lions Overcome Being The Lions, Clump Dog Their Way To Victory Over Vikings

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Ray Ratto

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Thursday’s Real Turkey Is A Hideous Lions-Bears Matchup

There Has To Be Someone Better Than Tim Boyle

Detroit Lions v Pittsburgh Steelers

How Do NFL Players Still Not Know That Ties Exist?

Jerry Jacobs #39 of the Detroit Lions breaks up a pass play intended for Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter at Heinz Field on November 14, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Lions Still Can’t Win Even When They Don’t Lose

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Tom Ley

Cincinnati Bengals v Detroit Lions

Dan Campbell Is A Breath Of Fresh Air

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Thank You, Dan Campbell, For This Bit Of Coaching Chaos

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 10: Greg Joseph #1 of the Minnesota Vikings is carried off the field by teammates after kicking the game winning field goal against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

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Lions Find Another Way To Lose Heartbreakingly

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Samer Kalaf

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The Lions Have Streamlined The Process Of The Turnover

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Dan McQuade

Ravens celebrate after Justin Tucker's game-winning field goal

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Justin Tucker Last-Second  Field Goal Breaks NFL Record, Lions’ Fans Hearts

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I Regret The Lions

ALLEN PARK, MICHIGAN - JULY 28: Detroit Lions head football coach Dan Campbell speaks with the media before the Detroit Lions Training Camp on July 28, 2021 in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Dan Campbell Sees No Turds

Why Your Team Sucks 2021: Detroit Lions

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Dan Campbell Is Fired Up For The Football Fellas Getting Chippy

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Let’s Watch the Detroit Lions Go Crazy For Olympic Track & Field

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The Lions Have Two Very Different Options For Fucking Up This Year’s Draft

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 26: Chase Daniel #4 of the Detroit Lions heads off the field following a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on December 26, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Detroit Lions

You Expect Us To Believe WHAT About Chase Daniel?

Matthew Stafford, quarterback of the Detroit Lions, stands on the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on December 13, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Stafford has his back to the camera, all that's visible is his hat and his jersey.

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There Is No Logic To Be Found In The Matthew Stafford And Nolan Arenado Trades

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