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    Detroit, MI

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    Referee:Clete Blakeman

    Down Judge:Dana McKenzie

    Side Judge:Dyrol Prioleau

    Back Judge:Jim Quirk

    Line Judge:Walt Coleman IV

    Umpire:Ramon George

    Field Judge:Justin Larrew

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    American Football Conference
    AFC EastWLTPCTPFPA
    Buffalo710.875256187
    New England540.556211207
    New York270.222182223
    Miami170.125126200
    National Football Conference
    NFC NorthWLTPCTPFPA
    Chicago720.778241184
    Detroit620.750222189
    Minnesota620.750146116
    Green Bay630.667216191
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