ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are approaching the midway point of their season after experiencing a series of highs and lows, leading to more losses than they had last season.

Detroit (5-3) was expected to have a tough time matching last year's franchise-record 15-2 regular-season mark due to having a retooled offensive line, two new coordinators and a challenging schedule.

The Lions opened with a flop at Green Bay and responded with a 52-21 win over Chicago, an eight-point victory against the Lamar Jackson-led Baltimore Ravens on the road, a 24-point win over Cleveland and a 13-point victory at Cincinnati.

After Detroit was humbled by a 30-17 loss at Kansas City, it bounced back again with an impressive 24-9 win against Chicago.

Coming off a bye week, the Lions lo

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