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Lions won’t rest starters vs. 49ers, regardless of Vikings-Packers outcome

While the NFL and media are hyperfocused on the postseason and all the complex playoff clinching scenarios, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell has made it clear, regardless of playoff implications, when they take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17:

“We’re going out to play and win this game.”

While the Lions (13-2) are currently slotted into the No. 1 seed in the NFC, the Minnesota Vikings (13-2) are nipping at their heels, and the Philadelphia Eagles (12-3) are waiting for an opportunity to possibly get back in the mix.