DETROIT (AP) -- Some Detroit Lions fans plan to seek heavenly intercession on behalf of their 2-7 team on Thanksgiving Day.
The Rev. Horace Sheffield III says his congregation at New Destiny Baptist Church will try to surround the Lions' Ford Field "in prayer."
Hall-of-Fame running back Barry Sanders and a carousel of coaches over the years has not translated into victories for the Lions.
Sheffield said "maybe it's time to get God to help," and that a city suffering through a terrible economy and high unemployment shouldn't have to deal with a losing team.
Detroit finished 2009 with a 2-14 record.
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