Can The Lions Make a Deep Playoff Run?
2024 Continues to be a spectacular year for Michigan football teams. First, the Michigan Wolverines won their first National Title since 1997. Now the Detroit Lions have won their first playoff game in 32 years. Looking ahead, can the Lions make a deep playoff run this year?
Lions Get Historic Win
After defeating Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams in thrilling fashion Sunday night the Lions are hungry for more. Detroit fans have been without a playoff victory since 1992 and were finally rewarded for their loyalty. Jared Goff played exceptionally well and possibly earned himself an extension as the quarterback of the Detroit Lions. But the most important takeaway from this weekend is that this Lions team is special.
DETROIT, MI – JANUARY 14: Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit Lions runs onto the field prior to an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field on January 14, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
The expectation going into this year was to make the playoffs and maybe snag a playoff victory. Now, Detroit has the opportunity to do the unimaginable. They have a shot to make the Super Bowl. The Lions won their playoff game. But can they now continue that momentum and make a deep playoff run?
Can Detroit Make a Deep Playoff Run?
It’s beginning to become a reality that the Lions are the real deal. This team can make a deep run this season. They have the dynamic offense to do it. They also have a pass rush that has amped up the pressure the past few weeks. Aidan Hutchinson has 7 sacks over the past 3 weeks alone.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 14: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions looks on after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 24-23 in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Ford Field on January 14, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Aidan along with Lions Defensive Coordinator Aaron Glenn are responsible for this. Glenn recognized that this team can’t get home by rushing 4 guys every play and has adapted with that in mind. Aaron Glenn has been mixing in creative blitzing schemes that have been extremely effective and crucial to the Lions success.
Lions Defense Made Things Difficult
The Rams struggled to score in the red zone last week, which was absolutely pivotal for Detroit winning the game. Glenn seems to have fully committed to the “bend don’t break” mentality on defense and his players have bought in. With Dan Campbell and the city of Detroit behind this team, The Lions can do great things this postseason.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 14: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions walks onto the field after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 24-23 in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs at Ford Field on January 14, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
A deep playoff run has never been more possible. We have the offense, we have a good enough defense, and we for sure have the coaching. This team has the world in the palm of their hands and can make it to the Super Bowl.
They must however, continue to play at their best. The Detroit Lions at their best are as good as any team in football. There will always be critics who love to laugh at the Lions, but Dan Campbell has this team in prime position to make a deep playoff run. Detroit will take on The Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm.
Detroit Lions Super Bowl Odds 2024
Backstory
The Detroit Lions are having one of the best years in the history of the franchise. They have the division title and will likely be the No. 3 seed going into the wildcard round, meaning they’ll host that first game. The Lions are hoping to win a playoff game for the first time since 1991.
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Detroit Lions Super Bowl Odds & Futures 2024
According to Lineups.com, the Detroit Lions’ NFC Winner Odds are +900. The Detroit Lions’ Super Bowl 58 Odds at +2200. So, what does that mean? Read on for the explaination.
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Detroit Lions Super Bowl Odds - Percentage
The Detroit Lions currently have the eighth-ranked odds in the league to win the Super Bowl at +2200. That’s around a 5% chance. Their odds of making the playoffs are -10000. Not bad, but I think we deserve a bit higher.
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What People Are Saying
Lineups.com says last weekend’s Cowboys game, albeit frustrating, shows that the Lions could make it to the Super Bowl. “The Lions performance against the Dallas Cowboys last Saturday on primetime was eye opening for all the right reasons,” they state.
They add, “Even in a loss, that type of performance was much needed to give Lions backers assurance that they can compete with them in a potential rematch in the playoffs.”
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Next challenge
Jared Goff and company’s next challenge is the Lions vs. Vikings game this Sunday (Jan. 7) at 1 p.m. EST. This game isn’t super important to the Lions, as they’ll probably end up a No. 3 seed regardless. What will be interesting is to see who clinches the No. 6 seed and goes up against the Lions in the wildcard round.
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