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The Detroit Lions should act like they have been here before even though they clearly haven't. They are hosting a game in the NFL Playoffs, and they should at least pretend they fit in with the other top-seeded teams during NFL Wild Card Weekend. Instead, they have made a wild move ahead of former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford returning to Ford Field.

Matthew Stafford was traded from Detroit to the Los Angeles Rams a couple of years ago. This marked the end of a largely unsuccessful era in Detroit, while Stafford immediately won a Super Bowl with the Rams. Clearly, the move marked a string of other successful moves for Detroit as well, as the Lions have continued to improve under the leadership and coaching of Dan Campbell.

However, are the "same old Lions" back after the announcement that the team is banning Matthew Stafford jerseys from Ford Field for the Rams vs Lions matchup?

Detroit Lions Fans Ban Stafford Jerseys

Hey Lions fans, don't bite off more than you can chew. Matthew Stafford was one of the only good things about your franchise for over a decade. The other? Calvin Johnson, of course, and your front office decided to hang onto his paycheck after he retired from your losing franchise.

Now, after Stafford was traded, you want to insult him and add fuel to the fire in his return to Ford Field. No, you shouldn't be cheering or rooting for him during the game. You should be cheering as loud as you can for Jared Goff to have a clean pocket, since he will lose you the game if Aaron Donald gets anywhere near him. However, to go out of the way to insult one of your all-time greats is weird behavior.

Kelly Stafford Reponds to Lions Fans

Kelly Stafford has responded to the jersey ban. Kelly was quoted: “Well this is sad because it’s the completely opposite of how we feel about this city, but Matthew has always been the bigger person and will continue to be that. Praying for an incredible game with zero injuries.”

Do you agree with the fanbase issuing a self-ban of Matthew Stafford jerseys this weekend?