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Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford playing ‘maybe the best I’ve ever seen him’

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Packers 23, Lions 22: Who’s to blame for excruciating loss? What's next? Recorded Oct. 14, 2019 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dave Birkett and Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press

Last week, Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur called Matthew Stafford “elite.” On Wednesday, Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said Stafford is playing “outstanding” and “maybe the best I’ve ever seen him.”

Even as the Lions stand at 2-2-1 and at the bottom of the NFC North, the team has been more competitive and their quarterback has been part of the reason.