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A Detroit Lions fans’ guide: Who to cheer for during the bye

By Ash Thompson

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 10: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions calls a play in the first quarter against Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field on September 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 10: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions calls a play in the first quarter against Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field on September 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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Primetime games

The Atlanta Falcons face the New England Patriots in the clearest case of the week. A Falcons loss drops them to .500, making the Lions quest for the playoffs just a little bit easier.

The Patriots have no effect on the Lions playoff or division chances this season. There is no significant downside to a Patriots’ win Sunday night.

On Monday Night Football the Washington Redskins take on the Philadelphia Eagles. The only way this affects the Lions is in the strength of schedule and strength of victory tiebreakers.

The Eagles only play the Bears in 2017, and the Redskins take on the Vikings later this year. Because of that Lions fans should probably be rooting for the Eagles.

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I hope that helps Lions fans decide what to yell at who, as they enjoy this Sunday’s games. While the Lions sleep this weekend, there are no reasons their fans cannot enjoy a little action on the gridiron.

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