DETROIT — Most teams, even contenders, could use a reality check at some point during a season. They are not uncommon in the NFL. Some happen early, capable of helping the 53 guys in a locker room collect themselves before things snowball. Some happen at midseason when enough time has passed to see the bigger picture. And some happen later, propelling teams to a postseason run.
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The Detroit Lions got one on Sunday, in a 48-42 loss to the Buffalo Bills. What they do with it will be telling.
“It’s a tough pill to swallow, but at least we know now where we stack up against one of the AFC’s best
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