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Blount fumble halts Lions' opening drive

The Lions will receive to start the game. Zane Gonzalez's kick goes for a touchback, and Detroit will start at the 25.

LeGarrette Blount takes the handoff up the middle on first down for no gain. Blount gets it again on second down; this time he picks up 12 yards up the middle to move the chains.

Jim Bob Cooter keeps the draw plays coming. Theo Riddick goes up the middle on first down for a gain of 8 yards. Matthew Stafford is forced to get rid of it with nobody open on second down, bringing up third-and-2.