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Matthew Stafford, Rashean Mathis shine in Detroit Lions mock game Saturday

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  • Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff Writer Close
    • Previously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com
    • Also covered Notre Dame for Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
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ALLEN PARK, Mich. – It started with Golden Tate wearing a wrestler’s mask. It essentially ended with Eric Ebron catching a touchdown pass.

The Detroit Lions had their first real simulated game Saturday morning as part of their practice and through it, a lot of things started to finally shake out for the Lions as they prepare for their first preseason game Thursday against the New York Jets.