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Detroit Lions stock watch: Rookie safety Kerby Joseph gives defense much-needed spark

Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett breaks down the Detroit Lions' 15-9 win over the Green Bay Packers and looks at players and coaches who helped and hurt their stock Sunday at Ford Field.

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S Kerby Joseph: A third-round pick out of Illinois, Joseph has shown big-time playmaking ability since entering the starting lineup in place of an injured Tracy Walker in early October. Joseph had the first two interceptions of his career Sunday, to go with forced fumbles each of the past two weeks, and made 10 tackles and had another pass breakup before leaving with a brain injury.