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Defining Moments of the 2011 NFL Season

Text: William Carey
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Bills, Lions start quickly

They were the darlings of the early NFL season after hot starts, but Detroit and Buffalo's seasons diverged sharply by the end of 2011. The Lions leveled off after a 5-0 start but still made the playoffs for the first time since 1999. The Bills, after a 5-2 start, lost seven straight and finished 6-10.
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