Posted on Sun, Oct 16, 2011 : 8:19 p.m.
Images from the Detroit Lions' 25-19 loss to San Francisco
By Jeff Sainlar
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The 49ers sideline celebrate a touchdown as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com
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The 49ers sideline celebrate a touchdown as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_23_fullsize.JPG
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Jahvid Best runs for a first down as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_16_fullsize.JPG
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Kyle vanden Bosch(center) and his red contacts look on as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_18_fullsize.JPG
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Alex Smith tries to pass it over Willie Young as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_120_fullsize.JPG
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Brandon Pettigrew is tackled by Donte Whitner as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_17_fullsize.JPG
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Tyson and son, Nolan Steele, 10, meet 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis prior to the Detroit Lions taking on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_07_fullsize.JPG
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Frank Gore goes in for a touchdown as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. Gore had 146 yards and a td as San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_15_fullsize.JPG
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A small scuffle breaks with the Lions and 49ers after both head coaches had words for each other as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_24_fullsize.JPG
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49er Justin Smith has a few words for Matt Stafford after sacking him as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_20_fullsize.JPG
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Louis Delmas pushes Michael Crabtree out of bounds as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_22_fullsize.JPG
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The Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_29_fullsize.JPG
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A fan takes a photo of Lions receiver Calvin Johnson as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_06_fullsize.JPG
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Ted Ginn Jr. outruns a Lions defender as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_10_fullsize.JPG
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Matt Stafford looks for a open reciever as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_21_fullsize.JPG
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49er Anthony Dixon celebrates with 49er fans after the game as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_25_fullsize.JPG
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49er Michael Crabtree wears pink for breast cancer awareness as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_28_fullsize.JPG
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49er Frank Gore talks with the media after the game as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_26_fullsize.JPG
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Maurice Stovall(80) and other Lions are introtuced prior to the Detroit Lions taking on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_08_fullsize.JPG
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Lions head coach Jim Schwartz is upset after a call as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_19_fullsize.JPG
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Kendall Hunter and a Lions defender have a facemask battle as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_11_fullsize.JPG
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49er quarterback Alex Smith throws a screen pass to Frank Gore as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_09_fullsize.JPG
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A 49er fan cant watch as Lion fans celebrate as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_27_fullsize.JPG
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49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh looks to the big screen as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_12_fullsize.JPG
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Lions wide reciever Calvin Johnson looks for some running room as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_13_fullsize.JPG
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Brandon Pettigrew is tackled by Donte Whitner as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_14_fullsize.JPG
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Lions' quarterback Matt Stafford looks for a receiver down field as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_01_fullsize.JPG
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Lions quarterback Matt Stafford runs for a first down as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_03_fullsize.JPG
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A lion makes his way in the stadium as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_02_fullsize.JPG
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Detroit fans celebrate a touchdown as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_04_fullsize.JPG
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49ers' Delanie Walker(46) and Michael Crabtree celebrate after Walker's toudhown as the Detroit Lions took on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday October 16, 2011 at Ford Field. San Francisco won the game 25-19. Jeff Sainlar I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/resized/cache/101611_SPT_LIONS_49ers_JNS_05_fullsize.JPG
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