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Worst offensive, defensive units in Detroit sports over last 5 years
Believe it or not,
the Detroit Lions' 29-0 loss to the New England Patriots
on Sunday actually lessened their chances of ending the season with a historically inept defense. Prior to Sunday, the Lions were averaging 35.25 points allowed per game but have since dropped that number to 34 - and still, that would be an NFL record, if the season ended…