JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An elusive touchdown pass, a breakout performance, a defensive rebound and a reprieve for the head coach.This was a victory the Detroit Lions probably needed more than they would admit.
It might even serve as a turning point for the season.Rookie D’Andre Swift ran for a career-high 116 yards and two touchdowns, Matthew Stafford got a TD pass against the only team he hadn’t thrown one against in 12 NFL seasons and the Lions hammered the hapless Jacksonville Jaguars 34-16 on Sunday.“I thought our guys handled the last two weeks really well, ignored everything and just went out and played and played aggressive,” said embattled Lions coach Matt Patricia, who won for just the third time in his last 18 games.Detroit (2-3).