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Four Downs: Lions' draft stock, 'Hard Knocks,' and Andy Jones

Another bad offensive showing as Detroit's playoff hopes are vanquished. Justin Rogers and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News discuss Detroit's 14-13 loss in Buffalo.

Allen Park — Here are four observations after having a night to ponder the Detroit Lions' 14-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

First down

There will be no more checking the scoreboards and standings, trying to figure out the (however unlikely) path for the Lions to sneak into the postseason. Even prior to kicking off against the Bills, the playoff odds were hovering around two percent, and peaked at approximately one in six had the Lions managed to run the table and finish 8-8.