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December 26, 2025: Cowardly Lions: Detroit loses ugly, out of playoffs

The Lions gave their fans a lump of coal for Christmas, playing a sloppy game en route to a bad loss that knocked them out of the playoff race. - Angie
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The Lions gave their fans a lump of coal for Christmas, playing a sloppy game en route to a bad loss that knocked them out of the playoff race. - Angie
 
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Dak Prescott helps Cowboys slide past Commanders on Christmas Day
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Ian Rapoport's take on Jackson-Ravens relationship may raise eyebrows
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