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5 Reasons Why the Detroit Lions Will Win Super Bowl XLIX

5 Reasons Why the Detroit Lions Will Win Super Bowl XLIX

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The Detroit Lions drew a rather tough matchup during Wild Card Weekend, as they take on the Dallas Cowboys. However, after an impressive season, they will have a legitimate chance to make a nice run. Here are five reasons why they can win it all.

5. The Running Game

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5. The Running Game

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With Reggie Bush now healthy and not demanding a heavy workload, the Lions can utilize both him and Joique Bell. This duo has the potential to give postseason teams fits.

4. Matthew Stafford

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4. Matthew Stafford

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He did not have a great statistical season, but Stafford has all the potential in the world to get on a hot run like the one Joe Flacco put together two seasons ago.

3. Golden Tate

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3. Golden Tate

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One of the best offseason additions was Detroit's signing of Tate. He is the perfect complement to Calvin Johnson and is an added weapon defenses have to worry about.

3. Defense

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3. Defense

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With Suh suspended for the opening round, I probably should have used another image. However, he is the face of the defense, and with the Lions having the second-best unit in the NFL, he will need to return and make an impact if Detroit wants to make a run.

2. Calvin Johnson

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2. Calvin Johnson

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There is no defensive back in the league who can stop this guy. Johnson will need to be at his best during the postseason.

1. Team of Destiny

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1. Team of Destiny

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It seems that each year, there is a surprise team that makes a run. Why not Detroit in 2015?

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