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Ray Ratto

Lions OT Penei Sewell flying fairly gracefully through the air after making a reception against the Vikings in a Detroit win.

Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

Dan Campbell Is Absolutely Going For It

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Just Look At Aaron Rodgers

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Washington Commanders vs Detroit Lions

The Lions Have A New Star Whose Prime They Can Waste

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the show Hard Knocks

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Dan Campbell Thinks Very, Very Hard About The Detroit Lions

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Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions watches as his team plays the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

Detroit Lions v Denver Broncos

Dan Campbell Wants You To Believe That He And His Dogs Consume Three Pints Of Gelato Every Night

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Philadelphia Eagles v Detroit Lions

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

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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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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?

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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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

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Arizona Cardinals v Detroit Lions

The Lions’ Win Over The Cardinals Was A Glitch

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

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

There Has To Be Someone Better Than Tim Boyle

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How Do NFL Players Still Not Know That Ties Exist?

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

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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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The Lions Have Streamlined The Process Of The Turnover

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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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