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Archive Home > 2011 > December > 25 > Lions get wild-card berth; Patriots earn playoff bye

Lions get wild-card berth; Patriots earn playoff bye

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
December 25, 2011

The last time the Detroit Lions made the NFL playoffs, Barry Sanders was their star.

They’re back, for the first time in 12 years, earning an NFC wild-card berth by beating San Diego 38-10, knocking the Chargers from contention Saturday.

“This is an accomplishment,” coach Jim Schwartz said.....

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