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Detroit Lions - Oakland Raiders preview with former Raider Lincoln Kennedy

The Detroit Lions face off against the Oakland Raiders this week for just their fifth matchup since 1996. The Lions have won all four of the games since that mid-90s game, and they’re hoping to make it five to push themselves over .500 again and re-enter the NFC Playoff race.

The Raiders (3-4) haven’t really left the playoff conversation in the less-competitive AFC West. They’re second in their division and can pull within a game of the first-place Chiefs (5-3) with a win on Sunday.

So this remains a very important game for both teams, despite their mediocre records.