Well, Detroit Lions fans, this wasn’t the start we were looking for to start the season.
Another 4th quarter implosion, the Lions dropped their fifth straight against their division foe, the Chicago Bears, and start the season 0-1. After several critical injuries to the secondary and the patchwork that was implemented, the Bears took advantage. They picked apart the Lions through the air after shredding them on the ground for the majority of the game, handing them their first loss of the season.
There were a few bright moments in the game like the ageless wonder Adrian Peterson showing a resemblance of a running game almost rushing for 100 yards and Trey Flowers bringing the pressure. However, the Lions still manages to find ways to lose games.
Unfortunately, there were a few plays that ultimately sealed the deal for the Lions heartbreaking loss. You can either choose the Aikem Hicks sack on Stafford, which led to Prater attempting a 55-yard field that sadly donged so loud it echoed in the empty stadium. Then, there was the tipped interception that led to the Bears taking the lead late in the game.
Woefully, there wasn’t more a heartbreaking moment than this one:
Dan's voice carries years of anguish. https://t.co/0vkpkWKGOu
— Justin Rogers (@Justin_Rogers) September 13, 2020
You can hear the pain in Lomas Brown and Dan Miller’s voice when rookie D’Andre Swift had the game-winning touchdown in his hands and failed to secure it to give the Lions the victory. This play could’ve been the dagger that sealed the deal, but it ended being the dagger that is felt by every Lions fan who watched the game. The drop is a tough pill to swallow for the rookie.
The Lions will have to put this one behind them because next week, they have the Green Bay Packers, another division foe on the docket, and it won’t be easy after the Packers beat the Vikings 43-34. Hopefully, the Lions can recover from the multiple injuries in the secondary, because they will need to be healthy against the high powered air attack of Green Bay with Aaron Rodgers slinging the rock.