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Top 5 Lions Storylines Of This Week

5. Lions Focusing On Keeping Stafford Upright, Bringing Peterson Down

"We definitely took it to heart," said offensive lineman Cornelius Lucas. "When your job is to protect someone and obviously they go and protect it like that, you kind of beat yourself up about it. Hopefully this go-around we'll do a lot better than we did last time."

4. Theo Riddick Turning Into One Of Lions' Most Reliable Performers

Riddick came into this season relatively unassuming: He was seen as a third-string type running back who had good hands.

3. ESPN Rates Lions The 13th Most-Injured Team In NFL

If you've listened to Lions head coach Jim Caldwell even once in the past two months, you've probably heard him say "no excuses." But in reality, there are a few excuses ready-made: According to ESPN's recent rankings, Detroit is the 13th most-injured team in the league.

2.Lions Officially Put Zenner On Injured Reserve

Coach Jim Caldwell said Monday the move was coming — Zenner was hospitalized with broken ribs and a partially collapsed lung after Detroit's win over Chicago on Sunday.

1. How Much Are Players Involved In Fantasy Sports? Glover Quin An Investor

"That's probably the number one question I get anymore anyways," said Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford. "I don't really get the whole thing."

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