OT: Lions First Place in NFC North

Submitted by Bergs on

Seeing as this blog caters to a lot of Michigan residents and that we might be in need of some positive football news...with Washington defeating Minnesota and Tennessee throttling Green Bay, the Lions are in first place of the NFC North (holding the tiebreaker over Minnesota).

After losing Calvin Johnson to retirement, I certainly did not think that the Lions would find themselves in this position ~half-way through the season. They obviously have some huge flaws and have lost several games that they had no business losing, but for now I will relish in their glory. I'm also aware that this post will likely jinx them for the remainder of the season.

LSAClassOf2000

November 13th, 2016 at 5:45 PM ^

Even further, since about Thursday we've lost Leonard Cohen, Robert Vaughn and Leon Russell. This has been one of those years indeed, if you're following those among the famous that have died as well. 

As for the Lions, nothing is impossible with a favorable schedule left ahead of them, but then possible and probable can be miles apart and typically have been with the Lions sadly. 

ST3

November 13th, 2016 at 5:27 PM ^

The Lions have 7 left to play and 4 are at home. They have the home filed advantage against Minnesota and Green Bay, the two teams they need to beat for the division title. Games against the bears and jaguars should be wins. A late @Dallas game seems like the only real long shot at a victory. If they win out at home* and take one of the @NO/@NYG games, we're looking at 10 wins and a possible division title.

*as we found out last night, home field advantage IS WORTH approximately 40 points.

JOHNNAVARREISMYHERO

November 13th, 2016 at 5:28 PM ^

First place in 2013 halfway through and had the easiest remaining schedule in division.  Rodgers and Cutler were out almost half the season.

Still managed to be eliminated from playoff contention before the last game was even played.

Don't ever fall for it.

JOHNNAVARREISMYHERO

November 13th, 2016 at 5:55 PM ^

Please people do not fall for it.

Until they hand the trophy or whatever they do for a Division Title (Knowing the Lions they will likely be a parade), don't believe it.

Just wait for the parade then to celebrate.  

Baba Booey

November 13th, 2016 at 6:05 PM ^

I thought the Lions were done after the loss to Chicago but because the Packers and Vikings are stinking it up, 9 wins will probably win the division and Detroit is right in it. Crazy stuff.

MadMatt

November 14th, 2016 at 7:39 AM ^

During the Pittsburgh-Dallas game last night, the announcers were talking about Tony Romo and how good he has been.  Then they segwayed into discussing his record in the playoffs, and noted that he has "only" won two playoff games out of eight.  And I thinks to myself, "this one player has won DOUBLE the number playoff games that the Lions have won IN MY LIFETIME, and he's a disappointment."

BERGS, you shouldn't be worried about jinxing the Lions.  They don't need your help to look foolish.