FOXBOROUGH, Massachussets (AP) — The last time the Detroit Lions made the NFL playoffs, Barry Sanders was their star.
They're back, for the first time in 12 years, earning an NFC wild-card berth by beating San Diego 38-10, knocking the Chargers from contention Saturday.
“This is an accomplishment,” coach Jim Schwartz said. “It's a big step for our team and our organization.”
The Lions gave owner William Clay Ford the game ball.
Detroit (10-5) plays at NFC North champion Green Bay next Sunday before going on the road in the wild-card round.
New England, which already owns the AFC East title, grabbed a first-round bye with a 27-24 comeback victory against Miami. The Patriots (12-3) will have home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs if they beat Buffalo next week.
“It's good to clinch,” said Deion Branch, who caught a touchdown pass from Tom Brady, “but not by the way we played. It's not the way you want to do it.”
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