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Detroit Lions usher in new season in most Lions way ever: With an epic fail

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Detroit Lions 27, Arizona Cardinals 27: Photos from season opener

GLENDALE, Arizona — An ugly end nearly ruined a historic beginning Sunday afternoon in the desert, but even the Detroit Lions aren’t cruel enough for that.

Really?

Really.

A tie that feels like a loss. But feels like a win for Arizona. And it should, because the Lions blew an 18-point second-half lead against the Cardinals. Wasted a fine performance from Matthew Stafford. Trashed a historic performance from rookie tight end T.