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Detroit defensive back Brian Branch (32) pulls a ball in and intercepts it against Kansas City in the NFL season opener Thursday night. Branch returned the interception for a touchdown, and the Lions upset Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, 21-20. (Photo courtesy of DAVID EULITT / GETTY IMAGES)
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Lions stun Chiefs, 21-20

Turns out it did really matter that the Kansas City Chiefs didn’t have tight end Travis Kelce nor defensive tackle Chris Jones for Thursday night’s season opener against the Detroit Lions. A couple of mistakes by their two figureheads –

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September 7, 2023 No Comments
Longtime ESPN NFL insider Chris Mortensen (above) has announced his retirement. Mortensen worked for ESPN since 1991, and his popular "Inside the Huddle" segments were must-viewing for NFL fans. (Photo courtesy of USA TODAY)
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Hail, Chris Mortensen; we’re all gonna miss you

By MITCH LUCAS Here at thefootballbeat.com, we not only recognize the great careers of athletes from the game of college football and the National Football League, but those who helped to make those games great. And a man who did

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September 7, 2023 No Comments

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