Not long ago, the Detroit Lions were considered the sad sacks of the NFL. Now, there's nothing sad at all about their state of winning affairs.
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The latest example that they're true Super Bowl contenders came with a thrilling 31-29 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Quarterback Jared Goff was nothing short of spectacular, completing 22 of 25 passes for 280 yards and two touchdowns. His performance has been a revelation, as he's now thrown just 15 incompletions over the past four games, during which the Lions have scored an astounding 18 touchdowns.
What's even more impressive? Detroit is the only team since the 1970 NFL-AFL merger to have more touchdowns than incompletions during a four-game stretch, as relayed by CBS Sports. Goff's completion percentage over that span sits at a jaw-dropping 85%, with nine touchdowns and zero interceptions — numbers that have propelled the Lions to a four-game winning streak.
The @Lions offense is the ONLY team with more offensive TD (18) than incompletions (16) in a 4-game span since the merger.
Incomprehensible. pic.twitter.com/kl2MDlkgKs
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) October 21, 2024
However, as the Lions savor this moment, concerns linger about their defense, especially with key injuries threatening their depth. The ability to score at will is crucial, but the defense must step up if they want to maintain their position atop the division, right?
Still, for now, this Lions offense looks poised to challenge anyone in the NFC. The combination of Goff's efficiency and a balanced attack has the potential to make Detroit a team to watch as they aim for a deep playoff run. With the way they're playing, the Lions might just be the surprise title contender everyone has been waiting for.
