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Lions Score 1st Win Since 2007

Redskins fall to team that went 0-16 in 2008; Vick returns

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(Newser) – The Detroit Lions, winless since December 2007 and holders of the NFL record for futility after their 0-16 2008 season, stunned the visiting Redskins today at Ford Field, recording a 19-14 victory. "Yes, it's just the Redskins. And yes, they are not very good," wrote Shawn Winston of the Detroit Free Press—who was live-blogging from Grand Rapids because of the local TV blackout. "But damn, how about that?"

The stunning—especially to fans in suicide pools—outcome overshadowed Philadelphia QB Michael Vick's return to regular-season action after nearly 3 years on the shelf. With Donovan McNabb sidelined by a broken rib, Vick entered the Eagles' 34-14 thumping of the Chiefs on the second play from scrimmage but played infrequently. Vick, who had last played for real on Dec. 31, 2006, had 7 yards on one rush and attempted two passes, both of which fell incomplete.

Lions wide receiver Bryant Johnson (80) celebrates his 21-yard touchdown catch with wide receiver Dennis Northcutt in the first quarter of today's 19-14 defeat of the visiting Redskins.
Lions wide receiver Bryant Johnson (80) celebrates his 21-yard touchdown catch with wide receiver Dennis Northcutt in the first quarter of today's 19-14 defeat of the visiting Redskins.   (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit wide receiver Bryant Johnson catches a 21-yard pass as Washington cornerback Carlos Rogers defends during the first quarter of the Lions' victory today in Detroit.
Detroit wide receiver Bryant Johnson catches a 21-yard pass as Washington cornerback Carlos Rogers defends during the first quarter of the Lions' victory today in Detroit.   (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford escapes Washington defensive end Andre Carter in the first quarter of host Detroit's 19-14 victory today.
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford escapes Washington defensive end Andre Carter in the first quarter of host Detroit's 19-14 victory today.   (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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rkossik
Sep 27, 09 5:03 PM CDT
Gee, maybe there is hope for the Republican party too! Reply
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Sep 27, 09 6:33 PM CDT
lol "NFL HISTORY" hahahahaha Reply
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Todd_English
Sep 27, 09 11:25 PM CDT
It would be hard to be a lions fan...Glad im a packers fan! Reply
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jdub
Sep 27, 09 11:54 PM CDT
Now the Lions can start a new 0-19 streak next Sunday. Reply
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Todd_English
Sep 28, 09 2:17 AM CDT
Very possible. I don't see many wins in their future. At least they are not the 77 Tampa Bay Bucs with a 26 game losing streak.
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