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Lions Dare Their Way to a Win Over Short-Handed Chiefs

Detroit benefited from a fake punt and dropped passes from Kansas City’s wide receivers to beat Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to open the N.F.L. season.

By Ken Belson

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What We Learned From Week 15 in the N.F.L.

Kansas City and the Cowboys were pushed to overtime in surprise finales, but the Lions’ continued playoff push may be the most shocking N.F.L. result.

By Derrik Klassen

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The Lions Are Finally Playing Up to Their Coach’s Tough-Guy Image

The Detroit Lions turned their season around thanks to a people-throwing offensive line and gambling play calls. Much of it owes to the personality and tactics of Coach Dan Campbell.

By Mike Tanier