DETROIT -- A couple weeks ago, this game looked a lot more promising for the 49ers than it does right now.
While the game matches a pair of teams that have known for the second half of the season that there would be no playoff chances, 49ers and Detroit Lions are going in different directions. The 49ers (4-10) continue to struggle with poor play and injuries, while the Lions (5-9) are playing well as they near the finish line. Here are five storylines for Sunday’s game at Ford Field:
1. O-line looks to the future
One of the major issues for the 49ers as they move into next season is the offensive line.