DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions bounced back in a big way on Sunday, routing the Chicago Bears 52-21 to help recover from a season-opening loss to the Green Bay Packers.
They can’t celebrate long, though. Next Monday, they travel to Baltimore for a matchup with the Ravens.
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