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Brandon Finley

Currently a service member for the US Navy serving in Hawaii. Amateur Arm Chair Quarterback, and semi-pro Madden rage quitter.

Dec 4, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates as he leaves the field following a win against the New Orleans Saints in a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Lions defeated the Saints 28-13. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Week 14-17 Preview: The Detroit Lions test begins now

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Nov 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Anquan Boldin (80) runs after a catch against Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (24) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Is Anquan Boldin the most important receiver in Detroit?

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Oct 23, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) is unable to complete a pass for a touchdown as he is forced out of bounds by Washington Redskins defensive back Greg Toler (20) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Detroit won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

The Lions Playbook Ep. 5: The Screen Game

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Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Matthew Stafford’s Top 5 Game Winning Drives

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Oct 16, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) smiles as he jogs off the field after the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field. Lions won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Is Matthew Stafford the NFL’s Most Valuable Player?

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Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) misses a pass with Chicago Bears cornerback Bryce Callahan (37) during the second half at Soldier Field. Chicago won 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

The Lions Playbook: Facing Two High Coverages

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Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) is tackled by Chicago Bears inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) during the second half at Soldier Field. Chicago won 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

If the Lions want success, something has to give or someone has to go

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Matthew Stafford leads an interesting Detroit Lions roster into 2016. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Quarterback Power Rankings Part 1: 1-19

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Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates with running back Ameer Abdullah (21) after he scores a touchdown in the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Lions won 39-35. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

The Lions Playbook: Dusty Concept

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Aug 27, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Keenan Reynolds (81) blocks Detroit Lions cornerback Alex Carter (33) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

First Team Lions Offense: Play by Play Breakdown vs Baltimore

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Aug 18, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to throw the ball to Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) during the first quarter of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

Lions Receiving Corps in a battle for limited roster spots.

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Aug 12, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Detroit Lions running back Dwayne Washington (36) returns a kick-off ninety-six yards for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Detroit Lions won 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions Preseason Debut: Ups and Downs

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Jul 29, 2016; Allen Park, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) stands with a group of receivers during practice at the Detroit Lions Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Madden 17 Connected Franchise: Detroit Lions

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Sep 7, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Knowshon Moreno (28) runs up the middle as New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (left) and Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones (right) make the tackle during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. The Dolphins won 33-20. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Is Knowshon Moreno an option for the Lions?

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Oct 31, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies fullback Dwayne Washington (12) runs into the end zone for a first quarter touchdown as Arizona Wildcats safety Paul Magloire Jr. (14) trails the play at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports

Preseason Playmakers: Five Lions looking to make an impact.

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Nov 1, 2015; London, United Kingdom; Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter (left) and coach Jim Caldwell react in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during game 14 of the NFL International Series at Wembley Stadium. The Chiefs defeated the Lions 45-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Can Lions rely on ground game in 2016?

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