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5 Detroit Lions Players Who Were Great vs. Miami Dolphins

5 Detroit Lions Players Who Were Great vs. Miami Dolphins

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After their bye week, the Detroit Lions rallied in the fourth quarter for the third straight game to defeat the Miami Dolphins 20-16. The win now puts the Lions at 7-2 and still atop the NFC North standings. These five Lions players had standout performances which led to Detroit's fourth consecutive win.

5. Ezekiel Ansah

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5. Ezekiel Ansah

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The Detroit defensive line was dominant without Nick Fairley, and Ezekiel Ansah was a major reason why. Ansah had six tackles, one sack and a forced fumble.

4. Golden Tate

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4. Golden Tate

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Even with Calvin Johnson back in the lineup, Golden Tate was productive once again. Tate was targeted 13 times yesterday and recorded 11 receptions for 109 yards, including a crucial catch on Detroit's game-winning drive.

3. Calvin Johnson

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3. Calvin Johnson

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In his first game back since Week 5, Calvin Johnson looked 100 percent healthy against one of the best corners in the NFL. Facing Brent Grimes for most of the day, Johnson was targeted 15 times and recorded seven receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown.

2. Matthew Stafford

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2. Matthew Stafford

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For the third consecutive week, Matthew Stafford rallied the Lions from a fourth-quarter deficit to win. Stafford completed 25-of-40 passes for 280 yards with two touchdown passes and one interception.

1. Ndamukong Suh

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1. Ndamukong Suh

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The best performance from the game came from Ndamukong Suh. Facing double-teams for most of the day and an All-Pro caliber player in Mike Pouncey, Suh recorded four tackles, two for loss, one sack and a fumble recovery.

Brian Kalchik is a Detroit Lions writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google+.

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