Will the Detroit Lions Reach the Super Bowl this Season?

by Andrea T, grade 6

The Detroit Lions have turned into a winning franchise under their head coach, Dan Campbell. However, they were not always a successful team.

The Lions have had some tough seasons where they lost many games. At one point, they went 31 years in a row without making the playoffs. They have also never won a Super Bowl, let alone played in one. Hopefully, with the new players they’ve drafted, the Lions will make the Super Bowl this year.

In the past, the Lions have had players who have made history, which includes Bobby Layne, Earl “Dutch” Clark, Doak Walker, Calvin Johnson, and the all-time rushing record holder, Barry Sanders. All of these players have set records and are all-stars.

In January 2024, everything changed for the team. The Detroit Lions had finally won a playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. Later on, they continued their streak as they managed to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and continued to the next round of the playoffs. Although the Lions lost their next game to the San Francisco 49ers, all of the fans were happy to see how far the Lions had come.

Over the years, the Lions have had their ups and downs, and despite being underestimated, their determination has continued.

[Sources: Detroit Historical Society; Pro Football Hall of Fame; EBSCO]