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LIONS NOTEBOOK: Lions try to get Calvin Johnson ball, but have mixed results

Detroit Free PressThe Lions wanted to get the ball more often to wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who was averaging four catches per game. And they tried some things in Sunday's 25-17 loss to Washington. Still, Johnson finished with four catches for 57 yards, hounded by cornerback Carlos Rogers, with help from safety LaRon Landry. He also ran a reverse for 7 yards.
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Lions summary

Detroit Free PressWASHINGTON DETROIT
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The Lions' loss, by the numbers

Detroit Free Press7 First-quarter points by the Lions this season after 1 hour, 44 minutes and 47 seconds of first-quarter playing time. 1 1/2
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NICHOLAS J. COTSONIKA'S BLOG: Lions won't start Drew Stanton just for future plans

Detroit Free PressLions coach Rod Marinelli said today he will not play quarterback Drew Stanton this season for the purpose of evaluating him for the future. Marinelli said Stanton will play only if there is an injury to Dan Orlovsky or if coaches think Stanton is better than Orlovsky, based on games and practice.
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JAMIE SAMUELSEN'S BLOG: Lions getting better in practice? Doesn't seem like it

Detroit Free PressI'm not even sure if I buy the Lions' talk, because a lot of the mistakes that these players make seem like they should have been erased in practice. Ramzee Robinson even said as much Sunday.
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What the players, coaches said after the Lions' loss

Detroit Free PressWhat players and coaches had to say Sunday: Rod Marinelli, asked why he still believes wins are coming: "Because that's who I am. You are you. You're negative. OK, so I'm going to answer you: Because I believe in what we're doing, and I'm just going to keep doing it."
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Hot topics from the Lions/Redskins game

Detroit Free PressDan Orlovsky has not turned over the ball in three starts, but he has not made enough plays for the Lions to win, either. Coach Rod Marinelli was asked if he would consider a change at quarterback. He didn't give a firm answer, but it still seems Drew Stanton needs more practice before he's ready.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper (11) dives over the g... (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
AP Photo/Rick Havner

Detroit Lions quarterback Daunte Culpepper (11) dives over the goal line for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. The Panthers won 31-22.»Yahoo! Sports

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 16:  Kevin Smith #34 of the Detroit Lio... Getty Images
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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 16: Kevin Smith #34 of the Detroit Lions is tackled by Charles Godfrey #30 and Maake Kemoeatu #99 of the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 16, in Charlotte, North Carolina. »Yahoo! Sports

In this Nov. 9, 2008 file photo Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker ... (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
AP Photo/Paul Sancya

In this Nov. 9, 2008 file photo Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Mike Peterson sits on the bench during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Peterson feels as if he might be getting moved aside, and coach Jack Del Rio hasn't ruled out leaving the 32-year-old player on the bench the rest of the season.»Yahoo! Sports

In this Nov. 9, 2008  photo, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jac... (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AP Photo/Paul Sancya

In this Nov. 9, 2008 photo, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio looks to the sidelines during a NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. The Jaguars refused to make too much of their 38-14 victory over Detroit, but gave Jacksonville a much-needed confidence boost heading into what could be the team's last chance to turn around this season: against unbeaten Tennessee. The Jaguars also should get a better gauge on all of coach Jack Del Rio's recent changes. »Yahoo! Sports