Here We Go Again: All 4 NFL Divisional Games Are Rematches
There will be a familiar feel to the NFL playoffs next weekend: Every divisional-round game will be a rematch from the regular season, the first time that's happened in six years.
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There will be a familiar feel to the NFL playoffs next weekend: Every divisional-round game will be a rematch from the regular season, the first time that's happened in six years.
Despite some amazing gameplay this season, it was the same ol' Lions that showed up in their playoffs loss against Seattle, falling 26-6.
Here's a look at mock drafts from around the web and what the Lions might do with that selection.
The "Same Old Lions Fan" excuse factory needs to end in order for the "Same Old Lions" brand to cease.
It was the ninth straight postseason loss for the Lions, whose last road playoff victory was in 1957 at San Francisco en route to winning the NFL championship.
The Lions dropped their final three games of the regular season, squandering a chance to win the NFC North. The trip to Seattle didn't end any better.
Tavon Wilson was ultimately called for a pass interference penalty and the Seahawks would go up 7-0.
The Detroit Lions will be without two starters on the offensive line for the NFC wild-card game at Seattle.
The Lions have been using a patchwork offensive line of late, but there's a chance two key cogs will return for Saturday's playoff game in Seattle.
The Lions won't do the decent thing and lose 27-7 so you can go about your evening and forget the season. They will put you in a torture chamber and wring the life out of you.
Remember, Patriots fans: It's only paranoia if they really are out to get you.
The NFL Playoffs kick off this weekend with some hot teams and heavy favorites taking the field. How will the matchups play out?
Joe Mixon, the star Oklahoma running back who was suspended for the 2014 season after punching a woman in the face, will enter the NFL draft.
Golden Tate knows all about the Seahawks' defense. Name one of its standouts, and Tate likely played with him in Seattle.
Johnson says Thursday that he believes in both coach Todd Bowles and Mike Maccagnan. He retained them because he thinks "they will get this done."
The head referee for Saturday's showdown between the Lions and the Seahawks is the same one who presided over the Lions' ugly, penalty-laden loss to the Titans in Week 2.
"Let's just try to parse facts," Tirico said. "Three playoff (appearances) the last six years. How many teams in the NFC can say that? Four."
On the surface, this seems like as one-sided of an affair as any, but a closer look suggests that the Lions could keep things tight in Seattle.
Matthew Stafford finished with 4,327 yards passing in regular season, sixth straight season with 4,000 yards.
Bill Cowher, legendary former Steelers coach, breaks down the Dolphins-Steelers AFC Wild Card matchup this weekend.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill has been ruled out of Sunday's playoff game at Pittsburgh, and backup Matt Moore will start for the fourth week in a row.
In Bob Quinn's first media appearance since the offseason, the Lions' general manger explained the organization's decision to retain Jim Caldwell for the fourth and final year of his contract in 2017.
When Devin Hester was released by Baltimore late in the season, he made it clear to his representation that he would only consider offers from potential playoff teams.
New England Patriots special teams captain Matt Slater has been named recipient of the 2017 Bart Starr Award, given to the NFL player who best exemplifies character and leadership on and off the field.
The Detroit Lions may have squeaked into the playoffs, but are the Seattle Seahawks too tough of an opponent to overcome?
