SPORTS

Lions 45, Eagles 14

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson pulls down his second touchdown reception, this one over Eagles Eric Rowe, at the start of the third quarter, Thursday Nov. 26, 2015, at Ford Field in Detroit.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson pulls down his second touchdown reception, this one over Eagles Eric Rowe, at the start of the third quarter, Thursday Nov. 26, 2015, at Ford Field in Detroit.
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Singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter, 16, sings the national anthem before the start of the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day tradition.
Singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter, 16, sings the national anthem before the start of the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day tradition.
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Volunteers wave a huge flag during the national anthem before the game.
Volunteers wave a huge flag during the national anthem before the game.
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Lions Travis Lewis and Isa Abdul-Quddus celebrate after Eagles kicker Caleb Sturgis misses a field goal in the first quarter.
Lions Travis Lewis and Isa Abdul-Quddus celebrate after Eagles kicker Caleb Sturgis misses a field goal in the first quarter.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah, right, keeps going after Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez, left, in the first quarter and ends up with a sack on this play.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah, right, keeps going after Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez, left, in the first quarter and ends up with a sack on this play.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah sacks Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez (3) in the first quarter.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah sacks Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez (3) in the first quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the first quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws in the first quarter.
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Lions Ezekiel Ansah has enough of Eagles Mark Sanchez's foot to bring him down for a sack in the first quarter.
Lions Ezekiel Ansah has enough of Eagles Mark Sanchez's foot to bring him down for a sack in the first quarter.
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Lions running back Theo Riddick evades an attempted tackle by Eagles' Byron Thurmond in the first quarter.
Lions running back Theo Riddick evades an attempted tackle by Eagles' Byron Thurmond in the first quarter.
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Lions' Brandon Pettigrew, bottom, cannot hold onto a catch in the end zone with coverage by Eagles' Connor Barwin, center, and Byron Maxwell, right, in the first quarter.
Lions' Brandon Pettigrew, bottom, cannot hold onto a catch in the end zone with coverage by Eagles' Connor Barwin, center, and Byron Maxwell, right, in the first quarter.
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Lions running back Theo Riddick takes the ball into the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter in front of Eagles Mychal Kendricks.
Lions running back Theo Riddick takes the ball into the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter in front of Eagles Mychal Kendricks.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah sacks Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez (3) in the second quarter.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah sacks Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez (3) in the second quarter.
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Teammates mob Lions running back Theo Riddick after he took the ball untouched into the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter.
Teammates mob Lions running back Theo Riddick after he took the ball untouched into the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter.
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Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch yells out after bringing down Eagles running back DeMarco Murray for a loss in the first quarter.
Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch yells out after bringing down Eagles running back DeMarco Murray for a loss in the first quarter.
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Eagles Brent Celek pulls in a reception in the end zone in front of Lions Isa Abdul-Quddus in the first quarter.
Eagles Brent Celek pulls in a reception in the end zone in front of Lions Isa Abdul-Quddus in the first quarter.
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Eagles' Brent Celek gets the ball into the end zone past Lions' Isa Abdul-Quddus in the first quarter.
Eagles' Brent Celek gets the ball into the end zone past Lions' Isa Abdul-Quddus in the first quarter.
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Lions' Calvin Johnson
Lions' Calvin Johnson
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Lions' Calvin Johnson, right, pulls in a touchdown catch in front of Eagles' Eric Rowe (32) and Walter Thurmon (26) late in the second quarter.
Lions' Calvin Johnson, right, pulls in a touchdown catch in front of Eagles' Eric Rowe (32) and Walter Thurmon (26) late in the second quarter.
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Lions Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford celebrate after a Johnson touchdown in the second quarter.
Lions Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford celebrate after a Johnson touchdown in the second quarter.
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Lions' Theo Riddick comes over to celebrate with Calvin Johnson, right, after Johnson pulls in a touchdown catch late in the second quarter.
Lions' Theo Riddick comes over to celebrate with Calvin Johnson, right, after Johnson pulls in a touchdown catch late in the second quarter.
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Lions tight end Eric Ebron goes head over heels over Eagles Walter Thurmond but hangs onto a reception in the second quarter.
Lions tight end Eric Ebron goes head over heels over Eagles Walter Thurmond but hangs onto a reception in the second quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to pass in the first half.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to pass in the first half.
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Lions' Kyle Van Noy, left, and Ezekiel Ansah (94) celebrate Ansah's sack in the second quarter.
Lions' Kyle Van Noy, left, and Ezekiel Ansah (94) celebrate Ansah's sack in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Golden Tate fakes out Eagles' Walter Thurmond (26) and then goes into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate fakes out Eagles' Walter Thurmond (26) and then goes into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Golden Tate literally walks into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate literally walks into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter.
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A Lions fan calls out during a break in the action during the Detroit, Philadelphia game.
A Lions fan calls out during a break in the action during the Detroit, Philadelphia game.
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Detroit rapper Big Sean performs during the halftime show.
Detroit rapper Big Sean performs during the halftime show.
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Detroit rapper Big Sean performs the halftime show.
Detroit rapper Big Sean performs the halftime show.
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Detroit rapper Big Sean performs during the halftime show.
Detroit rapper Big Sean performs during the halftime show.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford breaks off running, picking up a first down in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford breaks off running, picking up a first down in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver pulls down his second touchdown reception, this one over Eagles Eric Rowe, at the start of the third quarter.
Lions wide receiver pulls down his second touchdown reception, this one over Eagles Eric Rowe, at the start of the third quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford breaks off running, picking up a first down in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford breaks off running, picking up a first down in the second quarter.
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Lions running back Theo Riddick looks for a hole in the defense in the second quarter.
Lions running back Theo Riddick looks for a hole in the defense in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Golden Tate makes a move and loses the Eagles defenders and walks into the end zone for a second quarter touchdown.
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate makes a move and loses the Eagles defenders and walks into the end zone for a second quarter touchdown.
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Lions running back Theo Riddick, right, makes a cut past Eagles' Walter Thurmond in the third quarter.
Lions running back Theo Riddick, right, makes a cut past Eagles' Walter Thurmond in the third quarter.
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Lions Matthew Stafford pumps his fist after Golden Tate's touchdown in the second quarter.
Lions Matthew Stafford pumps his fist after Golden Tate's touchdown in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Golden Tate, Calvin Johnson and Lance Moore celebrate Tate's touchdown reception in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate, Calvin Johnson and Lance Moore celebrate Tate's touchdown reception in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Golden Tate blows a kiss to the crowd after his touchdown reception in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate blows a kiss to the crowd after his touchdown reception in the second quarter.
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There was no call on this play with the Eagles' Byron Maxwell defending Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson in the third quarter.
There was no call on this play with the Eagles' Byron Maxwell defending Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson in the third quarter.
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Lions Ezkiel Ansah and Haloti Ngata celebrate Ansah's sack of Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez in the second quarter.
Lions Ezkiel Ansah and Haloti Ngata celebrate Ansah's sack of Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez in the second quarter.
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Lions Ezekiel Ansah and Kyle Van Noy celebrates an Ansah sack of Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez in the second quarter.
Lions Ezekiel Ansah and Kyle Van Noy celebrates an Ansah sack of Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez in the second quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson goes up for a touchdown catch with coverage by Eagles' Eric Rowe (32) in the third quarter.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson goes up for a touchdown catch with coverage by Eagles' Eric Rowe (32) in the third quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, celebrates with Calvin Johnson after they connect for a touchdown to give the Lions a 31-7 lead in the third quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, celebrates with Calvin Johnson after they connect for a touchdown to give the Lions a 31-7 lead in the third quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson leaps through the defense of Eagles Byron Maxwell and Walter Thurmond after a first-down reception in the second quarter.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson leaps through the defense of Eagles Byron Maxwell and Walter Thurmond after a first-down reception in the second quarter.
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Eagles DeMarco Murray is brought down by Lions Darryl Tapp for a loss in the second quarter.
Eagles DeMarco Murray is brought down by Lions Darryl Tapp for a loss in the second quarter.
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Lions tight end Eric Ebron is brought down after a reception by Eagles Connor Barwin in the second quarter.
Lions tight end Eric Ebron is brought down after a reception by Eagles Connor Barwin in the second quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford yells out after getting sacked in the second quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford yells out after getting sacked in the second quarter.
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Lions running back Theo Riddick is dragged down by Eagles Eric Rowe with Lions Riley Reiff defending during a third quarter run.
Lions running back Theo Riddick is dragged down by Eagles Eric Rowe with Lions Riley Reiff defending during a third quarter run.
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Eric Ebron comes over to congratulate Theo Riddick after Riddick's first down in the third quarter.
Eric Ebron comes over to congratulate Theo Riddick after Riddick's first down in the third quarter.
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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson pulls down his third touchdown of the game, this one over Eagles Malcolm Jenkins in the third quarter.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson pulls down his third touchdown of the game, this one over Eagles Malcolm Jenkins in the third quarter.
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Lions Calvin Johnson celebrates, as do the fans, after Johnson caught his third touchdown of the game in the third quarter.
Lions Calvin Johnson celebrates, as do the fans, after Johnson caught his third touchdown of the game in the third quarter.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, and running back Joique Bell come over to congratulate Calvin Johnson after Johnson's touchdown in the third quarter to make it 38-7 Lions.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, and running back Joique Bell come over to congratulate Calvin Johnson after Johnson's touchdown in the third quarter to make it 38-7 Lions.
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Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez is sacked by Lions Stephen Tulloch in the third quarter.
Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez is sacked by Lions Stephen Tulloch in the third quarter.
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Lions running back Ameer Abdullah runs for a first down in the third quarter.
Lions running back Ameer Abdullah runs for a first down in the third quarter.
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Eagles' Mychal Kendricks, left, tackles Lions running back Ameer Abdullah but not before he can get a first down in the third quarter.
Eagles' Mychal Kendricks, left, tackles Lions running back Ameer Abdullah but not before he can get a first down in the third quarter.
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An unique sight at Ford Field as an Eagles fan dons a paper bag, instead of a Detroit fan, during the trouncing of Philadelphia on Thanksgiving.
An unique sight at Ford Field as an Eagles fan dons a paper bag, instead of a Detroit fan, during the trouncing of Philadelphia on Thanksgiving.
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Fans wave towels after the Lions take a 38-7 in the third quarter.
Fans wave towels after the Lions take a 38-7 in the third quarter.
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Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez gets up close and personal with Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah after Ansah sacked Sanchez in the third quarter.
Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez gets up close and personal with Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah after Ansah sacked Sanchez in the third quarter.
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Lions running back Joique Bell dives but is just short of a touchdown after a long first down run in the third quarter.
Lions running back Joique Bell dives but is just short of a touchdown after a long first down run in the third quarter.
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Lions' Ezekiel Ansah recovers a fumble after his sack of Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez in the third quarter.
Lions' Ezekiel Ansah recovers a fumble after his sack of Eagles quarterback Mark Sanchez in the third quarter.
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Fans cheer and sing the Lions song after the Lions take a 38-7 lead in the third quarter.
Fans cheer and sing the Lions song after the Lions take a 38-7 lead in the third quarter.
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Lions running back Ameer Abudullah (21) runs the ball after a handoff from Matthew Stafford (9) in the third quarter.
Lions running back Ameer Abudullah (21) runs the ball after a handoff from Matthew Stafford (9) in the third quarter.
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Lions running back Joique Bell runs for long yardage and gets to the 1-yard line being chased by Eagles' Marcus Smith (90) in the fourth quarter.
Lions running back Joique Bell runs for long yardage and gets to the 1-yard line being chased by Eagles' Marcus Smith (90) in the fourth quarter.
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Lions running back Joique Bell dives but is just short of a touchdown after a long first down run in the third quarter.
Lions running back Joique Bell dives but is just short of a touchdown after a long first down run in the third quarter.
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Lions' Michael Ola, rear, sways with running back Joique Bell (35) after Bell's touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Lions' Michael Ola, rear, sways with running back Joique Bell (35) after Bell's touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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The Detroit Lions (4-7) host the Green Bay Packers (7-4) Thursday at Ford Field (8:25 p.m., CBS/NFL).
The Detroit Lions (4-7) host the Green Bay Packers (7-4) Thursday at Ford Field (8:25 p.m., CBS/NFL).
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Detroit police union officials have drafted a letter to the NFL protesting its new policy that prohibits off-duty officers from carrying firearms in NFL stadiums.
Detroit police union officials have drafted a letter to the NFL protesting its new policy that prohibits off-duty officers from carrying firearms in NFL stadiums.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Eagles Vinny Curry late in the fourth quarter.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is sacked by Eagles Vinny Curry late in the fourth quarter.
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Lions Ezekiel Ansah is all smiles after the defense held Philadelphia to two touchdowns, one coming late in the fourth quarter of the blowout.
Lions Ezekiel Ansah is all smiles after the defense held Philadelphia to two touchdowns, one coming late in the fourth quarter of the blowout.
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Lions head coach Jim Caldwell
Lions head coach Jim Caldwell
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford walks off the field as protesters, concerning animal rights, ran out onto the field near the end of the fourth quarter and were removed by force.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford walks off the field as protesters, concerning animal rights, ran out onto the field near the end of the fourth quarter and were removed by force.
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Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and Eagles head coach Chip Kelly meet on the field after the lopsided Detroit victory.
Lions head coach Jim Caldwell and Eagles head coach Chip Kelly meet on the field after the lopsided Detroit victory.
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Lions Golden Tate leaves the field after a Detroit lopsided 45-14 victory against the Eagles.
Lions Golden Tate leaves the field after a Detroit lopsided 45-14 victory against the Eagles.
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Lions Calvin Johnson, center, walks off the field with his arm around backup quarterback Thad Lewis after the Detroit victory.
Lions Calvin Johnson, center, walks off the field with his arm around backup quarterback Thad Lewis after the Detroit victory.
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Lions Golden Tate leaves the field after a lopsided 45-14 victory against the Eagles.
Lions Golden Tate leaves the field after a lopsided 45-14 victory against the Eagles.
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Smiling Lions defensive end Darryl Tapp, left, and linebacker Stephen Tulloch exit the field after the win.
Smiling Lions defensive end Darryl Tapp, left, and linebacker Stephen Tulloch exit the field after the win.
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From left, Ben Lyskawa, 33, of Livonia and Travis Schafer, 21, of Fowler enjoy turkey drumsticks before the game.
From left, Ben Lyskawa, 33, of Livonia and Travis Schafer, 21, of Fowler enjoy turkey drumsticks before the game.
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A Ford engine-wearing Detroit fan shows his Lions love from the stands before the game.
A Ford engine-wearing Detroit fan shows his Lions love from the stands before the game.
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Don Farr, carrying Lion, of Guelph, Ontario, walks with Adam Campbell of London, Ontario, right, towards Ford Field.
Don Farr, carrying Lion, of Guelph, Ontario, walks with Adam Campbell of London, Ontario, right, towards Ford Field.
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Erin Andrews and the Fox crew had their game faces on Thursday at Ford Field.
Erin Andrews and the Fox crew had their game faces on Thursday at Ford Field.
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Jack Waldewski got his stormtrooper space helmet signed by Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson before the game.
Jack Waldewski got his stormtrooper space helmet signed by Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson before the game.
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Lions running back Joique Bell and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata greet each on the field during warm-ups.
Lions running back Joique Bell and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata greet each on the field during warm-ups.
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John Ostrander, 61, of Bay City starts to carve the turkey while Jason Bernal, 31, of Shelby gets out silverware during their pregame tailgate.
John Ostrander, 61, of Bay City starts to carve the turkey while Jason Bernal, 31, of Shelby gets out silverware during their pregame tailgate.
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John Ostrander, 61, of Bay City lifts a turkey out of a pot while Jason Bernal, 31, of Shelby takes the temperature.
John Ostrander, 61, of Bay City lifts a turkey out of a pot while Jason Bernal, 31, of Shelby takes the temperature.
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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson pulls in a one-handed reception during warm-ups.
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson pulls in a one-handed reception during warm-ups.
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From left, Vachan Cheruvatath, 28, of Ann Arbor and Jon Bauer, 27, of Clarkston enjoy some tailgating before the game.
From left, Vachan Cheruvatath, 28, of Ann Arbor and Jon Bauer, 27, of Clarkston enjoy some tailgating before the game.
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Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford warms up throwing with tight end Eric Ebron before the game.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford warms up throwing with tight end Eric Ebron before the game.
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Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie speaks with Detroit Lions owner Martha Ford before the game.
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie speaks with Detroit Lions owner Martha Ford before the game.
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