The Detroit Lions have been terrible for a long time.
After experiencing three winning seasons among the past four following the 2017 season, the Lions fired Jim Caldwell and ushered in the Matt Patricia era. The Lions never saw another winning season, and the same was true for rookie coach Dan Campbell in 2021.
With the Lions starting 1-6 in 2022, it appeared to be more of the same.
However, Detroit has turned things around quickly, going 5-1 since and loitering in the lobby for the playoffs. They will need a little fortune, and to do their part, but it is looking more likely.
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