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Lions mailbag: Which NFL team is best equipped to beat Detroit?

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Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Mailbag! Which NFL team is best equipped to beat the Detroit Lions, if any? The Detroit Lions are atop the NFL mountain. They’re tied for the best record in the NFL at 9-1, they’ve got a historically-high DVOA through 10 games, and they’re essentially the unanimous best team in the NFL according to Week 12 power rankings across the web. … [Read more...] about Lions mailbag: Which NFL team is best equipped to beat Detroit?

UFC Champ Jon Jones Defends Jake Paul From Critics After Mike Tyson Fight

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UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones defended Jake Paul from the criticisms of failing to knock out a gassed 58-year-old Mike Tyson in the latter rounds of their November 15 fight.“I don’t think Jake gave [Tyson] mercy,” said Jones, who watched the fight on Netflix. “I think Jake played it smart. That was what it was.”One night after the underwhelming Paul-Tyson fight, Jones put … [Read more...] about UFC Champ Jon Jones Defends Jake Paul From Critics After Mike Tyson Fight

NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, Christian Watson, Bears, Lions, Packers

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Bears The Bears nearly broke a 10-game losing streak to the Packers before their game-winning field goal attempt was blocked. Chicago HC Matt Eberflus broke down the final play and spoke on his confidence regarding the distance at the time. “They were loading the box there,” Eberflus said, via the team’s YouTube. “You could say you could do that for sure, maybe get a couple … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Matt Eberflus, Christian Watson, Bears, Lions, Packers

Lions Placing S Ifeatu Melifonwu On IR

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The Lions announced on Tuesday that they are placing S Ifeatu Melifonwu on injured reserve, his second stint on the list this season. He will now miss another four games, yet will still have the chance to return this season when healthy. Melifonwu, 25, is the brother of veteran S Obi Melifonwu and was a two-year starter for Syracuse. He was also named third-team All-ACC in … [Read more...] about Lions Placing S Ifeatu Melifonwu On IR