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Ford Field is shown prior to the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson catches a football during pregame warmups before a NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive back Drayton Florence catches a football during pregame warmups before a NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during pregame warmups before a NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) runs past Detroit Lions linebacker Justin Durant (52) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) dives for yardage against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson makes a 21-yard catch as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin blows her whistle durin the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in the third quarter in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin looks at St. Louis Rams defensive end Eugene Sims (92) after a play against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) huddles the offense against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola (16) questions a call against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off to running back Steven Jackson (39) as Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) takes a handoff from quarterback Sam Bradford (8)in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) takes a handoff from quarterback Sam Bradford (8)in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) takes a handoff from quarterback Sam Bradford (8)in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) tries to elude a tackle from Detroit Lions strong safety Amari Spievey (42) as quarterback Sam Bradford (8) looks on in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Steve Smith (12) runs after catch against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, left, watches as medical staff attend to tackle Rodger Saffold (76) on the field against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, left, checks on St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold (76) as he is attended to by medical staff as Robert Turner (59) looks on against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold is carted off the field as teammates watch against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) dives for extra yardage against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) celebrates a catch against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) throws against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) rolls out against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) rolls out against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) rolls out against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) rolls out against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) throws against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) looks to throw against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) rolls out against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) rolls out against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) drops back to pass against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) tries to pull in a Matthew Stafford pass as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson makes a 21-yard catch as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson celebrates a 21-yard catch as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson makes a 21-yard catch as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Daryl Richardson (26) runs against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off to Daryl Richardson (26)in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams punter Johnny Hekker (6) punts against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) plays against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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The Detroit Lions offense huddles against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off to Steven Jackson (39) against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off to Daryl Richardson (26)in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson makes a 21-yard catch as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz, right, greets St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan, left, as Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch, center, looks on after an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. All three were members of the Tennessee Titans together in the past. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Referee Donovan Briggans (12) separates St. Louis Rams guard Harvey Dahl, right, and Detroit Lions defensive tackle Corey Williams, left, from defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, on ground, after the final play of their NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions guard Stephen Peterman celebrates against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan walks off the field against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates throwing a 5-yard touchdow pass to Kevin Smith against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates throwing a 5-yard touchdow pass to Kevin Smith against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) looks to throw against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin throws a football in the third quarter of an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin is shown in the third quarter of an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off to Steven Jackson (39) against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off to Steven Jackson (39) against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin watches the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) is brought down by Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive back Jacob Lacey (21) moves to tackle St. Louis Rams tight end Lance Kendricks (88) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive back Jacob Lacey (21) moves to tackle St. Louis Rams tight end Lance Kendricks (88) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive back Jacob Lacey (21) tackles St. Louis Rams tight end Lance Kendricks (88) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive back Jacob Lacey (21) tackles St. Louis Rams tight end Lance Kendricks (88) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (4) kicks a field goal against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young runs against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young runs against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young runs against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell, right, celebrates his touchdown run with Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson (4) kicks an extra point out of the hold of Ben Graham (2) against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher watches against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher watches against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, right, talks with secondary coach Chuck Cecil against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, left, talks with referee Donovan Briggans against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions guard Rob Sims (67) leads Kevin Smith as Matthew Stafford looks on against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins (21) tackles Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young (16) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar (58) celebrates intercepting a Detroit Lions pass in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) runs the ball against the Detroit Lions defense in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) dives for yardage against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Daryl Richardson (26) runs against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (93) tackles St. Louis Rams running back Daryl Richardson (26) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley sacks St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) celebrates sacking St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Fans walk outside near a Bud Light fan zone area near Ford Field prior to the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Fans walk outside near a Bud Light fan zone area near Ford Field prior to the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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An American flag flies near a Bud Light fan zone near Ford Field is shown prior to the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Ford Field is shown prior to the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Tickets for the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams are held up for sale outside Ford Field prior to their NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Tickets for sale are shown outside Ford Field prior to the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin runs the sidelines before the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold is carted off the field while being imobilized against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) dives for yardage as St. Louis Rams linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar (58) looks on in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams tackle Wayne Hunter, left, and St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, right, wait on the sidelines against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Corey Williams (99) raises his arms to the crowd as the St. Louis Rams offense huddles in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford points to the defense against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)










































