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5 Reasons Why You Have To Take Detroit Lions Seriously

5 Reasons Why You Have To Take Detroit Lions Seriously

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The Detroit Lions are in pole position to win the NFC North, although they will eventually have to contend with Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. These are not your grandfather's Lions, though, and they should be taken seriously by any teams in the conference hoping for a Super Bowl berth. Here are five reasons why the Lions are legit.

5. Guess Who's Back?

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5. Guess Who's Back?

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Megatron! Football fans everywhere should rejoice that Calvin Johnson has returned because he is the most electric receiver in this league. His 49-yard TD grab was vintage stuff, and he looks totally healthy.

4. Their Record

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4. Their Record

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At 7-2 so far, have the Lions gotten some good luck this season? That would be a resounding yes, but sometimes teams that get a little fortune on their side end up believing in destiny. That is in play here.

3. Matthew Stafford Owns Fourth Quarters

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3. Matthew Stafford Owns Fourth Quarters

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Matthew Stafford sometimes struggles out of the gate, but he has now gotten three straight wins which included game-winning drives. That is not a bad statistic for the gunslinger to have under his belt.

2. They Face Arizona Cardinals at Right Time

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2. They Face Arizona Cardinals at Right Time

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The Lions will face the Arizona Cardinals next week, and this is definitely the perfect opportunity to beat the NFC's best team (by record) after Carson Palmer injured his knee on Sunday.

1. They Will Scale Back Fake Punts

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1. They Will Scale Back Fake Punts

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The Lions tried two fake punts on Sunday with mixed results. Look for a more conservative game plan in the coming weeks against elite competition. If they don't dial it back, they will not lead the division much longer.

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