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Matthew Stafford, who has now started 40 consecutive games for the Detroit Lions, is about to break the team's all-time passing record.
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Calvin Johnson commented on World Series of Poker champion Ryan Riess, who wore a No. 81 Lions jersey during his run at the final table.
#Lions Calvin Johnson on WSOP champion @RyanRiess1: "We've got to get him sideline passes for the next game -- for real."
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) November 6, 2013More Calvin Johnson on @RyanRiess1: "That a way to represent for Detroit. I'm happy he won. ... That's some good energy with the 81 on."
— Josh Katzenstein (@jkatzenstein) November 6, 2013
- It looks like LaAdrian Waddle may continue to be the Lions' starting right tackle.
Even with what appeared to be a healthy Jason Fox, LaAdrian Waddle got first team RT reps. Gotta think it's his job to lose at this point
— Mike Mady (@lionsreport) November 6, 2013
- FYI: New Lions defensive end Austen Lane is No. 97, per Josh Katzenstein.
- Lane has a pretty, well, interesting tattoo:
Free cheeseburgers? #Lions DE Austen Lane's tattoo: Doing Big Boy Things in a Big Boy World pic.twitter.com/gDriAAOrp5
— Paula Pasche (@paulapasche) November 6, 2013
- NFL Network's Mark Kriegel put together a good piece on Reggie Bush and the city of Detroit.
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Ndamukong Suh got a couple shout-outs on Eminem's new album. He's mentioned in both "Groundhog Day" and "Wicked Ways."
- According to multiple reports, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. If true, it doesn't exactly seem likely that he will be able to play against the Lions on Thanksgiving, which is just 24 days after his injury happened.
- It's sounding less and less likely that Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is going to return this week and play against the Lions.