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Matthew Stafford discussed his return to Detroit, where he’s not expecting any special reception from fans as “the bad guy coming to town”
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Matthew Stafford reflects on being 'the bad guy coming…
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Matthew Stafford knows he's 'bad guy' in Detroit Lions playoff game
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Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford on his return to Detroit: 'I'm the bad guy coming to town
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Stafford spoke about his return to Detroit (via @Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Stafford knows he's 'bad guy' in Detroit Lions playoff game
Matthew Stafford loves Detroit, but embraces being 'the bad guy
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Matthew Stafford embracing 'bad guy' role in Detroit return