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Lions Face Bears in Meaningless Finale

The Detroit Lions conclude their disappointing season with a divisional match against the NFC North champion Chicago Bears in Week eighteen. The game airs Sunday at four twenty-five P.M. on Fox. Despite a three-game losing streak, Lions fans still hope for a high note, as the team missed out on playoff opportunities due to recent losses. The game serves as a chance to show pride against a rival, closing the book on a season full of what-ifs as everyone looks forward to next years comeback.

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