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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) warms up before an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) warms up before an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Ford Field is shown prior to the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson catches a football during pregame warmups before a NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive back Drayton Florence catches a football during pregame warmups before a NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during pregame warmups before a NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks dowfield during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks dowfield during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan, left, is stopped by St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan, center, and linebacker James Laurinaitis, right, during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) chases Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks downfield during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks dowfield during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) high fives members of the Navy during player introductions before the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions linebacker Ashlee Palmer (58) high fives members of the Navy during player introductions before the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) is introduced before the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz watches from the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) lines up for the snap during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks dowfield during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin blows her whistle during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) high-fives members of the Navy during player introductions before the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan (11) is stopped by St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan, center, and linebacker James Laurinaitis, right, during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin runs on the field during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) chases Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) makes a reception as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the second quarter of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) runs the ball in the first quarter of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) runs the ball past St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins (21) in the first quarter of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a reception on the one yard line as St. Louis Rams strong safety Craig Dahl (43) defends in the first quarter of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a reception on the one yard line as St. Louis Rams strong safety Craig Dahl (43) defends in the first quarter of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a reception on the one yard line as St. Louis Rams strong safety Craig Dahl (43) defends in the first quarter of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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CORRECTS TO ST. LOUIS RAMS STRONG SAFETY CRAIG DAHL (43) NOT CHRIS GIVENS (13) - Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a reception on the one yard line as St. Louis Rams strong safety Craig Dahl (43) defends in the first quarter of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Line Judge Shannon Easton during the first quarter of an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola (16) runs the ball in the first quarter of an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) runs the ball in the first quarter of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) passes the ball as Detroit Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (93) rushes in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions tight end Will Heller (89) is tripped up by St. Louis Rams free safety Quintin Mikell (27) in the first half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) passes the ball in the first quarter of an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) is tackled by Detroit Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy, left, and linebacker Justin Durant, right, in the first half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams strong safety Craig Dahl (43) knocks off the helmet of Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) after Johnson's 51-yard reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher argues a call during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) intercepts a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) and returns it for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions guard Stephen Peterman (66) in action during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) prepares to throw during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) prepares to throw during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher watches from the sidelines during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) sacks St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) runs past Detroit Lions linebacker Justin Durant (52) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, center, yells at side judge Paul Caldera, right, as referee Donovan Briggans, left, listens in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) celebrates his interception and 31-yard return for a touchdown with coach Jeff Fisher in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) dives for yardage against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) is tackled by St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis during the first half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) is wrapped up by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Sammie Lee Hill (91) in the first half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) is wrapped up by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Sammie Lee Hill (91) in the first half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith, left, is tackled by St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) after a six-yard run in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar (58) celebrates with linebacker James Laurinaitis, right, after intercepting Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and returning the ball for 42-yards in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) carries against Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young (79), defensive back Erik Coleman (24) and linebacker Justin Durant (52) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin signals second down in front of Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) and St. Louis Rams strong safety Craig Dahl (43) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams linebacker Josh Hull, left, bows his head in a moment of silence for former Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell, who died Thursday, before their NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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El running back de los Lions de Detroit Kevin Smith, izquierda, es derribado por el linebacker de los Rams de San Luis James Laurinaitis el domingo 9 de septiembre de 2012. (AP Foto/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) catches a 23-yard pass for a touchdown defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Jonte Green (36) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams guard Robert Turner (59) kneels as team officials help tackle Rodger Saffold after he sustained an injury during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin stands on the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold is carted off the field after sustaining an injury during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) catches a pass for a touchdown while defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Jonte Green (36) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold is carted off the field after sustaining an injury during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams guard Robert Turner (59) kneels as team officials help tackle Rodger Saffold after he sustained an injury during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) runs a pattern during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) runs a pattern during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) prepares to throw during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) prepares to throw during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) prepares to throw during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions strong safety Amari Spievey (42) tries tackling St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions defensive back Drayton Florence (31) reacts during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions defensive back Drayton Florence (31) reacts during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions tackle Jason Fox (70) waits for the snap during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions tackle Jason Fox (70) goes up against the St. Louis Rams line during the third quarter of an NFL football game against in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) makes a touchdown reception as Detroit Lions cornerback Jonte Green (36) defends in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions tight end Will Heller (89) goes up against the St. Louis Rams line during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions tackle Gosder Cherilus (77)goes up against the St. Louis Rams line during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson makes a 21-yard catch as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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The St. Louis Rams and the Detroit Lions play during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin, second from left, talks with other officials during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Austin Pettis (18) makes a reception during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold (76) is loaded into an ambulance after getting injured in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) celebrates in the arms of wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) alongside the team mascot after scoring the winning touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Detroit. The Lions won 27-23. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions guard Rob Sims (67) protects quarterback Matthew Stafford, background, during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) high-fives a receiving line during player introductions of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) goes up against St. Louis Rams guard Harvey Dahl (62) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola (16) is tackled by Detroit Lions linebacker Justin Durant (52) during the second half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) celebrates catching a 23-yard touchdown reception with Robert Turner (59) against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) catches a 23-yard touchdown reception as Detroit Lions cornerback Jonte Green (36) defends in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) gets off the winning touchdown pass against St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long (91) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Detroit. Stafford's five-yard pass to Kevin Williams gave the Lions a 27-23 win. AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher, right, argues with NFL referee Donovan Briggans, left, during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. The Lions defeated the Rams 27-23. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) receives congratulations from quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) after he makes a reception for a first down in the in the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher, right, argues with NFL referee Donovan Briggans during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Detroit. The Lions defeated the Rams 27-23. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) is wrapped up by Detroit Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy (54) in the second half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) goes up against St. Louis Rams guard Harvey Dahl during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) runs the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) makes a touchdown catch while pressured by Detroit Lions cornerback Jonte Green (36) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz on the sideline during the second half of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball to running back Kevin Smith, right, in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) receives congratulations from quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) on the sideline after scoring a touchdown in the in the fourth quarter of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates his 5-yard touchdow pass to Kevin Smith in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Referee Donovan Briggans (12) separates St. Louis Rams guard Harvey Dahl (62) pushing Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, on ground, after the final play of their NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) gets off the winning touchdown pass against St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long (91) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. Stafford's 5-yard pass to Kevin Williams gave the Lions a 27-23 win. AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Referee Donovan Briggans (12) seperates Detroit Lions defensive tackle Corey Williams, left, from St. Louis Rams fullback Brit Miller as Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) tries to get up from the field after the final play of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) goes up against St. Louis Rams tackle Barry Richardson (79)during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) closes in on St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, left, during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) breaks through the St. Louis Rams line during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) closes in on St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, left, during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin, right, tries to separate St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31), left, and Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) following an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. The two players who had been teammates with the Tennessee Titans were joking around. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) is introduced before the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) is introduced before the first quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off to running back Daryl Richardson (26) during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and tight end Will Heller (89) talk with tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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Detroit Lions tackle Gosder Cherilus (77) goes up against St. Louis Rams linebacker Rocky McIntosh (50) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) and Detroit Lions tackle Jeff Backus (76) go up against each other during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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The Detroit Lions go up against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan walks to the locker room after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson is brought down by St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) celebrates his touchdown with guard Robert Turner (59) in the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold (76) is loaded onto a cart to be removed from the field after getting injured in the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson (4) kicks a point after out of the hold of punter Ben Graham (2) as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) tries to block the kick in the fourth quarter of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin blows her whistle durin the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in the third quarter in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions guard Stephen Peterman (66) waits for play to start along with teammates Rob Sims (67) and Dominic Raiola (51) during an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) rushes against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) breaks away from St. Louis Rams linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar (58) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin looks at St. Louis Rams defensive end Eugene Sims (92) after a play against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola (16) is tackled by Detroit Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy (54) after a first down in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) huddles the offense against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola (16) questions a call against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) gets set under center Dominic Raiola (51) during the first half of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off to running back Steven Jackson (39) as Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) carries against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) takes a handoff from quarterback Sam Bradford (8)in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams cornerback Quinton Pointer (33) grabs Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan (11) as he runs the ball during the second an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams cornerback Quinton Pointer (33) tackles Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan (11) as he runs the ball during the second half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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The Detroit Lions go up against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams cornerback Quinton Pointer (33) tackles Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan (11) as he runs the ball during the second half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Sammie Lee Hill (91) breaks out of a group of St. Louis Rams to tackle St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) takes a handoff from quarterback Sam Bradford (8)in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball during the second half of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) is tackled by Detroit Lions strong safety Amari Spievey (42) during the second half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) takes a handoff from quarterback Sam Bradford (8)in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan (11) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) goes up against St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams tight end Lance Kendricks (88) rushes against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) carries against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) calls a play during the first half of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) carries against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) carries against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) makes a reception as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the second quarter of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) gets set during the first half of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions tackle Gosder Cherilus (77) and St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long (91) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Steve Smith (12) runs after catch against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions tackle Gosder Cherilus (77) and St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long (91) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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The Detroit Lions go up against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams strong safety Craig Dahl (43) during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) is tackled by St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) during the first half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) tries to elude a tackle from Detroit Lions strong safety Amari Spievey (42) as quarterback Sam Bradford (8) looks on in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Referee Donovan Briggans (12) separates St. Louis Rams guard Harvey Dahl (62) pushing Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, on ground, after the final play of their NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, left, checks on St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold (76) as he is attended to by medical staff as Robert Turner (59) looks on against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) dives for extra yardage against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, left, watches as medical staff attend to tackle Rodger Saffold (76) on the field against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) celebrates a catch against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold is carted off the field as teammates watch against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) throws against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) rolls out against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) rolls out against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) rolls out against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) rolls out against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) rolls out against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) throws against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) looks to throw against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) rolls out against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) rolls out against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar (58) celebrates with linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) after intercepting Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and returning the ball for 42-yards in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) walks off the field against the Detroit Lions in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) against St. Louis Rams guard Harvey Dahl (62) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) walks off the field with the football with defensive end Kendall Langford (98) and cornerback Bradley Fletcher (32) after returning an interception 31-yard for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) celebrates his interception and 31-yard return for a touchdown with coach Jeff Fisher and defensive end Kendall Langford, center, in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) carries against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) carries against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) stiff arms Detroit Lions strong safety Amari Spievey (42) while carrying the ball during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Steve Smith (12) carries against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Steve Smith (12) carries against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Steve Smith (12) is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive back Drayton Florence (31) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams fullback Brit Miller (49) blocks for running back Steven Jackson (39) against the Detroit Lions of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) celebrates his 23-yard touchdown catch in the arms of guard Robert Turner (59) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) carries against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams long snapper Jake McQuaide (44) during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams guard Harvey Dahl (62) during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) celebrates his 23-yard touchdown catch in the arms of guard Robert Turner (59) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold (76) is taken off the field after being injured in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Isaiah Pead (24) fields a kickoff against the Detroit Lions of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams running back Isaiah Pead (24) fields a kickoff against the Detroit Lions of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) drops back to pass against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) drops back to pass against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) drops back to pass against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) passes against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (4) kicks a field goal against the Detroit Lions as punter Johnny Hekker (6) holds the ball during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) against St. Louis Rams guard Harvey Dahl (62) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) celebrates a first down in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) celebrates a first down in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin, left, the first woman to be an official in a regular-season NFL football game, listens to St. Louis Rams secondary coach Chuck Cecil during the second half of a game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball during the second half of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams guard Robert Turner (59) kneels next to tackle Rodger Saffold (76) as medical personal check on him after he is injured during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions offensive line coach George Yarno talks to guard Stephen Peterman (66) and tackle Jeff Backus (76) during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) goes up against Detroit Lions tackle Jeff Backus (76) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) goes up against Detroit Lions tackle Jeff Backus (76) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn, left, goes up against Detroit Lions tackle Jeff Backus, right, during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin, the first woman to be an official in a regular-season NFL football game, during the second half of a game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) with a reception against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) with a reception against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Penalty flag on the turf during an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola (16) runs the ball as Detroit Lions defensive back Jacob Lacey (21) pursues him during an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Line judge Shannon Easton during an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola (16) receives a punt during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola (16) runs the ball as Detroit Lions defensive back Jacob Lacey (21) pursues him during an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) runs the ball during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions fan holds up an autographed helmet during an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Football in kicking stand on the sideline during an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) and St. guard Robert Turner (59) get set as Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) and defensive tackle Sammie Lee Hill (91) get ready to rush during an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold (76) is carted off the field during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Medical personal attend to St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold (76) after he is injured during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Medical personal attend to St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold (76) after he is injured during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) drops back to pass against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) tries to pull in a Matthew Stafford pass as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson makes a 21-yard catch as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson celebrates a 21-yard catch as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson makes a 21-yard catch as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Daryl Richardson (26) runs against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Daryl Richardson (26) runs against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams punter Johnny Hekker (6) punts against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off to Daryl Richardson (26)in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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The Detroit Lions offense huddles against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off to Steven Jackson (39) against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) plays against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off to Daryl Richardson (26)in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson makes a 21-yard catch as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) makes a touchdown reception as Detroit Lions cornerback Jonte Green (36) defends in the in the fourth quarter of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) is introduced before an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is introduced before an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) is introduced before an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is introduced before an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) is introduced before an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Banner for the Detroit Lions NFC Championship years hang from the ceiling of Ford FIeld in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz, right, greets St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan, left, as Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch, center, looks on after an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. All three were members of the Tennessee Titans together in the past. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is introduced before an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Referee Donovan Briggans (12) separates St. Louis Rams guard Harvey Dahl, right, and Detroit Lions defensive tackle Corey Williams, left, from defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, on ground, after the final play of their NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is introduced before an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions guard Stephen Peterman celebrates against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan walks off the field against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams cornerback Quinton Pointer (33) tackles Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan (11) as he runs the ball during the second half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan (11) runs the ball during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) talks to offensive coordinator Scott Linehan an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball during the second half of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola (16) tries to elude Detroit Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (93) during an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) gets set during an NFL game iagainst the Detroit Lions n Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) gets set next to guard Rob Sims (67) during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) gets set under center Dominic Raiola (51) and next to guard Rob Sims, right, during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) on the sideline during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates throwing a 5-yard touchdow pass to Kevin Smith against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan (11) runs the ball and tries to elude St. Louis Rams cornerback Quinton Pointer (33) during an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan (11) runs the ball during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) calls a play during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions offensive line coach George Yarno talks to guard Dylan Gandy, left, guard Rob Sims (67) center Dominic Raiola (51) tackle Jeff Backus (76) and guard Stephen Peterman (66) during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) looks to throw against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates throwing a 5-yard touchdow pass to Kevin Smith against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan (11) runs the ball during an NFL gameagainst the St. Louis Ramsin Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the St. Louis Rams in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan (11) runs the ball as St. Louis Rams strong safety Craig Dahl (43) pursues him during an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions fan during an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin is shown in the third quarter of an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin throws a football in the third quarter of an NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off to Steven Jackson (39) against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson celebrates a 21-yard catch as St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) defends in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) hands off to Steven Jackson (39) against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Line judge Shannon Easton during an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) runs the ball past St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins (21) in the first quarter of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) runs the ball in the first quarter of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) runs the ball at St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) during an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) runs the ball past St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins (21) in the first quarter of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Referee Donovan Briggans talks to Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) as he gets ready to call a play during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) runs the ball past St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins (21) in the first quarter of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) runs the ball past St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins (21) in the first quarter of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) runs the ball at St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) during an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Line judge Shannon Easton during an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Line judge Shannon Easton during an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Line Judge Shannon Easton during an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) runs the ball past St. Louis Rams free safety Quintin Mikell, left, during an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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US Naval personal salute during the national anthem before an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions cornerback Jonte Green (36) defensive back Erik Coleman (24) defensive back Drayton Florence (31) and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (93) are introduced before an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) runs the ball during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions cornerback Bill Bentley (28) cornerback Jonte Green (36) defensive back Erik Coleman (24) and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (93) are introduced before an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danny Amendola (16) runs the ball and is tackled by Detroit Lions defensive back Jacob Lacey (21) pursues him during an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams players introduced before an NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Line judge Shannon Easton, right, and field Judge Eric Joe, left, during an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) runs the ball in the first quarter of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) runs the ball in the first quarter of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) runs the ball in the first quarter of an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) running back Daryl Richardson (26) Matt Daniels (37) and running back Steven Jackson (39) are introduced before an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) is tackled by St. Louis Rams strong safety Craig Dahl (43) during an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) is wrapped up by Detroit Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy (54) in the second half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions offensive line coach George Yarno talks to guard Dylan Gandy (65) center Dominic Raiola (51) tackle Jeff Backus (76) during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions defensive line coach Kris Kocurek is seen on the sideline during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) gets set under center Robert Turner (59) during an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams quarterback Austin Davis (9) passes the ball as Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young (79) pressures him during an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) runs the ball during the second half of an NFL game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) receives congratulations from tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) during an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) is tackled by St. Louis Rams strong safety Craig Dahl (43) during an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin watches the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) is brought down by Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch (55) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive back Jacob Lacey (21) moves to tackle St. Louis Rams tight end Lance Kendricks (88) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive back Jacob Lacey (21) moves to tackle St. Louis Rams tight end Lance Kendricks (88) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive back Jacob Lacey (21) tackles St. Louis Rams tight end Lance Kendricks (88) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive back Jacob Lacey (21) tackles St. Louis Rams tight end Lance Kendricks (88) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (4) kicks a field goal against the Detroit Lions in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young runs against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young runs against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young runs against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell, right, celebrates his touchdown run with Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson (4) kicks an extra point out of the hold of Ben Graham (2) against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher watches against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher watches against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, right, talks with secondary coach Chuck Cecil against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, left, talks with referee Donovan Briggans against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions guard Rob Sims (67) leads Kevin Smith as Matthew Stafford looks on against the St. Louis Rams in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins (21) tackles Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young (16) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar (58) celebrates intercepting a Detroit Lions pass in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) runs the ball against the Detroit Lions defense in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson (39) dives for yardage against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams running back Daryl Richardson (26) runs against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley sacks St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) celebrates sacking St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford (8) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Fans walk outside near a Bud Light fan zone area near Ford Field prior to the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Ford Field is shown prior to the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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An American flag flies near a Bud Light fan zone near Ford Field is shown prior to the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Tickets for the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams are held up for sale outside Ford Field prior to their NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Fans walk outside near a Bud Light fan zone area near Ford Field prior to the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Tickets for sale are shown outside Ford Field prior to the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Line judge Shannon Eastin runs the sidelines before the Detroit Lions-St. Louis Rams NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions cornerback Jonte Green (36) leads defensive backs Jacob Lacey (21), Erik Coleman (24) and guard Dylan Gandy (65) onto the field before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (93) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola (51) before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions guard Stephen Peterman (66) enters the field of play before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (87) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions tight ends Brandon Pettigrew (87) and Tony Scheffler (85) run onto the field before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions center Dominic Raiola (51) before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackles Sammie Lee Hill (91), Corey Williams (99) and Nick Fairley (98) run onto the field before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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St. Louis Rams tackle Rodger Saffold is carted off the field while being imobilized against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith (30) dives for yardage as St. Louis Rams linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar (58) looks on in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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St. Louis Rams tackle Wayne Hunter, left, and St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, right, wait on the sidelines against the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. Detroit won 27-23. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions tight end Will Heller (89) is tripped up by St. Louis Rams free safety Quintin Mikell (27) in the first half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) is tackled by St. Louis Rams defensive back Cortland Finnegan (31) during the first half of an NFL game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept, 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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FILE - This Sept. 9, 2012 file photo shows Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson being introduced before an NFL game against the St. Louis Rams in Detroit. The overwhelming consensus among San Francisco's elite defense is that Calvin Johnson is the best wide receiver the 49ers will face. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
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Detroit Lions defensive tackle Corey Williams (99) raises his arms to the crowd as the St. Louis Rams offense huddles in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford points to the defense against the St. Louis Rams in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)









































