Lions fans celebrate return of football

Robin Buckson
The Detroit News
John Haynes, 46, of Detroit tends to the grill before the game.  Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 13, 2020.
John Haynes, 46, of Detroit tends to the grill before the game. Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 13, 2020.
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A group tailgates in an almost empty parking lot that is usually packed with Lions fans.  Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 13, 2020.
A group tailgates in an almost empty parking lot that is usually packed with Lions fans. Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 13, 2020.
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Derek Glenn (left) and Jimmy Kennedy tailgate before Sunday's game between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears.
Derek Glenn (left) and Jimmy Kennedy tailgate before Sunday's game between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears.
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From left, Brandon Fiting, 29, Teresa Fiting, 26, both of Clawson, Jason Collison, 27, of Royal Oak and Cameron Fauver, 26, of Royal Oak play washers in a parking lot near Comerica Park.  Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 13, 2020.
From left, Brandon Fiting, 29, Teresa Fiting, 26, both of Clawson, Jason Collison, 27, of Royal Oak and Cameron Fauver, 26, of Royal Oak play washers in a parking lot near Comerica Park. Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 13, 2020.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Laura Mata, 31, of Chicago talks about her family wanting to drive to Detroit for the opening of the Bears season.  Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 13, 2020.
Laura Mata, 31, of Chicago talks about her family wanting to drive to Detroit for the opening of the Bears season. Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 13, 2020.
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Nikki Haynes, 42, of Detroit painted her own face for pregame tailgating with her husband.  Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 13, 2020.
Nikki Haynes, 42, of Detroit painted her own face for pregame tailgating with her husband. Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 13, 2020.
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Kiesha Smith, 40, of Detroit talks about gathering with her family downtown for the Lions home opener. They were about to ride the handle bar trolley. Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 13, 2020.
Kiesha Smith, 40, of Detroit talks about gathering with her family downtown for the Lions home opener. They were about to ride the handle bar trolley. Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 13, 2020.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Lions fans pack a Detroit Rolling Pub vehicle before the game.  Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 13, 2020.
Lions fans pack a Detroit Rolling Pub vehicle before the game. Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 13, 2020.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News