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DETROIT — Matthew Stafford led 31 fourth-quarter comebacks with the Detroit Lions. On Sunday night, he nearly got one against them. Playing behind a makeshift offensive line, Stafford helped Los Angeles overcome a 17-3 deficit. His 9-yard touchdown pass to Cooper Kupp gave the Rams a 20-17 lead with 4:35 to play, but the Lions ultimately won 26-20 in overtime. After the Rams went ahead, the defense forced the Lions into a three-and-out, giving Stafford the ball back at the 11-yard line with 4:10 to go. The Rams could not finish the job.
