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After a disheartening loss, are the experts still on board with the Detroit Lions as they prepare for the New England Patriots?

Perhaps the better question should center on whether these folks know what they're talking about.

Despite last week's defeat, the Lions still have six games to play and are in line for the second seed in the NFC. Not everyone remembers that the season didn't end in Glendale.

So let's check out what people had to say about the Lions this week and then mercilessly determine if the opinions match the facts.