In firing him after the 2017 season Authentic Greg Gaines Jersey , the Detroit Lions indicated the Jim Caldwell era was just not good enough. is back in Detroit again as first-year coach Matt Patricia's Lions will play out the string with four games with nothing at stake but draft position remain.The Lions are 4-8 and all but mathematically eliminated from the NFC playoff race. Road games at Arizona and Buffalo are next before Detroit finishes with divisional games at home against Minnesota and at Green Bay.After Sunday's 30-16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Detroit has to win out to finish better than Caldwell's worst of four seasons as coach. After three winning seasons and two playoff berths under Caldwell, the Lions will be .500-or-below for the 13th time in the past 14 non-Caldwell coached seasons.A lot of things have changed in Matthew Stafford's 10 seasons with the Lions, but the franchise is back in the losing position he grew accustomed to in the first half of his career."I come to work every day, work my tail off, try to push our team to be as good as we can be," Stafford said Sunday after his fumble on an Aaron Donald sack ended a chance for the Lions to take their first lead in the fourth quarter."There was some good in this game, there was some bad. We've got to fix the bad and keep doing a lot of the good. But I'm going to come to work ready to go."Public reflection is rare during an NFL season, especially under Patricia, who was groomed under Bill Belichick in New England."For me, it's been pretty much the same from all the way through," Patricia said Monday. "I don't know what the team's been previous Todd Gurley Jersey , I don't know what it's been before I got here. I'm just trying to make sure we build from where we're at."Injuries have decimated Stafford's skill position options, as wide receiver Marvin Jones (knee) is out for the season and running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) missed his second straight game Sunday. Wide receiver Golden Tate was leading the Lions in receptions for the fifth straight season when he was traded to Philadelphia on Oct. 30.After watching film Monday, defensive tackle Damon Harrison, acquired Oct. 25 in a trade from the New York Giants, said he saw positives from Sunday's defensive effort."There was a lot more good than bad, we actually played a pretty good game, the score wasn't a great indication of how close that game was," Harrison said after the Lions trailed 16-13 heading into the fourth quarter against a Super Bowl contender. "It was encouraging to see everybody take the technique and the coaching and bring it into Sunday."The Lions did have a win on Monday though.Offensive lineman Taylor Decker scored his first touchdown of his football career on Sunday, faking a block but releasing into a wide-open space of the Rams' defense for an 11-yard touchdown.In his euphoria, Decker threw the ball into the stands. Later, on Twitter, Decker put out a plea to relieve the keepsake."To whoever caught/has the ball I threw into the stands Aaron Donald Jersey ," his tweet Sunday night began, "I've played football since first grade, and that was my first ever touchdown. I'd love to have the ball, and would be more than happy to hook you up if you'd be willing. #defendtheden #bigmantouchdown"The story had a happy ending, with Decker tweeting Monday morning that the case was solved.Decker tweeted: "I HAVE FOUND HIM!!!!!!! AND HE IS BEING GREAT ABOUT IT #socialmediastrikesagain"It's the kind of karma that his team could use."We need to keep pushing that forward and we need to go out and play better and we need to go out and win," Patricia said. "We want to put it together the best we can, go out there and go play a really good ballgame. That would probably be the best thing for us." Dee Ford insists he isn't motivated by money, and considering he's making nearly $9 million this season, the Chiefs linebacker is probably telling the truth when he claims he has everything he needs.Well, he'd better start building a list wants.After four years spent scratching at his potential, only to have injuries get in the way, the former first-round draft pick is having a breakout season in a contract year.Ford has three more sacks and forced two fumbles in Sunday's win over the Broncos C.J. Anderson Jersey , giving him eight sacks for the season — second most in the NFL behind Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald.Ford also is tied for the lead in forced fumbles with the Broncos' Von Miller, J.J. Watt of the Texans and Khalil Mack of the Bears, leaving the Chiefs linebacker in fairly heady company."I put a lot of work into this game, into my craft," Ford said. "Money is not the motivator. The game is the motivator, and the privilege to be able to play at a high level."That's because Ford hasn't been able to do that much of his career.He spent the first two seasons fine-tuning his craft as a backup to Justin Houston and Tamba Hali, two established veterans. Then when he finally got his chance to shine, Ford racked up 10 sacks in nine games before a hamstring injury derailed his 2016 season.He was off to another good start last year before a herniated disk in his back required season-ending surgery after just four games, and raised questions about his future in Kansas City.Could he stay healthy? Had he developed enough to warrant a long-term deal?The Chiefs wanted an answer to the first question before dealing with the second, so they used their fifth-year option on his rookie contract.At the time it seemed like a curious decision, given how productive he had been, but so far the big check Ford is earning seems like a bargain."It's great to see because he's worked so hard to be back where he can play and be strong enough to endure a season Samson Ebukam Jersey ," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said."You're pulling for him. Those are the guys you pull for. I'm glad he's having success. Like everyone in the room, we're glad he's doing his thing. For the kid, the hours he has spent in the training room getting himself back, I'm happy as can be for him."Ford had a sack in Week 1 against the Chargers. He had sacks against the 49ers, Broncos and Jaguars, too. In fact, he's had at least one sack in six of the first eight games this season with the highlight his three-sack performance against the Broncos' Case Keenum last weekend."He's different. He has that advantage to him. Guys off the jump are scared of him," fellow Chiefs linebacker Tanoh Kpassagnon said. "They are always jumping back, trying to run with him. Guys assume I'm slow so sometimes I can get them. Dee is just different."Even more important has been the fact that he's stayed on the field.Ford left the game against San Francisco with a groin injury, and an MRI taken the next day revealed a minor strain. But while anxious Kansas City fans spent the week wondering whether Ford had sustained yet another long-term injury, he was back on the field the next week in Denver.Now, whether it's motivation or not Cooper Kupp Jersey , Ford is lining himself up for a hefty payday.Mack set the pass-rush market last offseason when the Bears gave him a $141 million contract that included $60 million guaranteed. Miller and Houston also signed contracts potentially worth nine figures, though their guarantees are far less.Or, the Chiefs could franchise Ford and pay him roughly $17 million for next season rather than fork over that kind of long-term money.Regardless, it figures to be an expensive check should Kansas City decide to write one.Notes: Strong safety Eric Berry (heel), center Mitch Morse (concussion) and LBs Anthony Hitchens (ribs) and Frank Zombo (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday. ... LB Justin Houston (hamstring) and WR Tyreek Hill (groin) returned to practice, though Reid said both were being cautious. ... Free safety Daniel Sorensen (broken leg) is making progress after coming off injured reserve but is still not ready for game action. "He came out of last week good," Reid said, "so we'll give him a little bit more."