In Darrell Bevell’s second game as the interim head coach of the Detroit Lions, the team played valiantly. But the Green Bay Packers made more plays and took advantage of a couple of questionable calls to wrap up the NFC North title with a 31-24 win at Ford Field.
Here are four quick thoughts in the immediate aftermath of the tough divisional loss, which leaves the Lions at 5-8 and all but buries any postseason chances.