2008 — The Detroit Lions lose to the Green Bay Packers 31-21, making them the first team to go winless through a 16-game season. 2008 — The New England Patriots become the NFL’s first team with an 11-5 record to miss the playoffs since Denver in 1985 and the first since the NFL expanded to six playoff teams per conference in 1990.

DETROIT — Patrick Kane reached the 1,300-point mark and Todd McLellan won for the first time as Detroit’s coach in the Red Wings' 4-2 victory over Washington on Sunday. Kane, who needed two points to reach that mark, had a power-play goal and assist during Detroit’s four-goal first period.

He's expected to remain one of the Packers' top tacklers and defensive playmakers when the Bears travel to Green Bay in Week 18. Bullard recorded 11 total tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 27-25 ...