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Injured Stafford isn't available for comeback as Lions lose

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions were hoping Matthew Stafford had one more fourth-quarter comeback this season.

Unfortunately for the Lions, he was in the locker room when the team had a chance to salvage Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Green Bay Packers

Stafford sustained a rib injury while diving for a first down at the Packers 5 with 7:07 to play.