One thing has been clear about the 2023 Detroit Lions: they are no longer a bottom feeder. Dan Campbell and Co. have built a real NFC power, a team that can not only win its first NFC North title in decades but also, perhaps, contend for a championship.
CBS announcer Tony Romo seems to agree.
After the 7-2 Lions held serve in a 41-38 thrilling win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Romo didn’t mince his words. He called them a “formidable team” who can indeed contend for Super Bowl 58 this February.
I mean, sure. Why not? There don’t appear to be too many real juggernauts this season. The Lions are definitely in that mix!
The @Lions are "a formidable team who CAN win the Super Bowl." – Tony Romo pic.twitter.com/a2mTFUFxaU
— NFL on CBS đ (@NFLonCBS) November 13, 2023
The Lions have all the hallmarks of a championship team. They’re solid in both trenches, with Pro Bowl-caliber talents like Penei Sewell and Aidan Hutchinson. They have a solid quarterback in Jared Goff. They have the playmakers — led by Amon-Ra. St. Brown. And you better believe Campbell is a good enough coach.
But with all due respect to Romo, maybe Detroit should win its division title first before it starts talking Super Bowl.