Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Per DVOA, the Detroit Lions are now favorites to win the Super Bowl. Details here. The Detroit Lions have the second-best record in football at 7-1. Their point differential is top in the league at +110. They’ve now defeated both of the teams threatening them in the division in road games and have won six straight. But what I’m about to tell … [Read more...] about Analytics model now has Detroit Lions as Super Bowl favorites
Lions snap counts: LBs play key roles in bend-don’t-break defense vs. Packers
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images A look at the Detroit Lions' Week 9 snap counts against the Green Bay Packers, including how the linebackers played key roles in the Lions' bend-don’t-break defense. Let’s take a detailed look at the Detroit Lions’ Week 9 snap counts from their 24-14 win over the GreenBay Packers, giving them a 7-1 record and a firm lead in the NFC … [Read more...] about Lions snap counts: LBs play key roles in bend-don’t-break defense vs. Packers
Breaking down the call: Did Brian Branch deserve an ejection?
Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Did Brian Branch deserve an ejection? A breakdown of the rules, what refs said, similar hits that went without ejections, and more. The Detroit Lions game against the Green Bay Packers didn’t come without some controversy. Midway through the second quarter, Jordan Love targeted receiver Bo Melton on a deep shot. The ball went through Melton’s … [Read more...] about Breaking down the call: Did Brian Branch deserve an ejection?
Open thread: Who is the most important player on the Lions defense right now?
Photo by Larry Radloff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images With many names playing key roles in the Detroit Lions’ defensive success, who gets your vote for most important defender right now? The defense of the Detroit Lions was always going to be centered around Aidan Hutchinson. Five games into the 2024 NFL season, it certainly was. Disaster struck, however, when the … [Read more...] about Open thread: Who is the most important player on the Lions defense right now?
Updated NFC playoff standings: Detroit Lions separating from pack
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images An updated look at the NFC playoff standings, and how strong of a lead the Detroit Lions have. The Detroit Lions moved to 7-1 on Sunday, and in the process of doing so, created some breathing room atop both the division and conference. Now, they still have a couple teams nipping at their heels, but it’s clear the Lions belong amongst … [Read more...] about Updated NFC playoff standings: Detroit Lions separating from pack