How the Lions have been playing over the course of the season is represented in the above graph, which shows rolling net EPA (bold line) along with offensive and defensive EPA trends. Their only losses were an overtime loss to Seattle in Week 2 and a blowout loss at the hands of the Ravens in Week 7.īut since their bye-week, the Lions’ defense has been giving up nearly 28 points per game against mid-tier/mediocre opponents. The Lions started the season strong, winning six of their first eight games before their bye-week.
So, let’s take an in-depth look at the Lions and their season so far.Īfter a Strong Start, the Lions Look More Vulnerable As it stands now, the Vikings and Lions meeting for a third time in the playoffs is one of the more likely scenarios should the Vikings make the playoffs.Īnd doing so means beating the Lions, along with- in all likelihood- advancing in the post-season. The second game takes place two weeks later at Ford Field to round out the regular season schedule, and the third game could potentially take place the following week in the NFC Wild Card Round, depending on playoff seeding. The Vikings face the division-leading Detroit Lions on Christmas Eve at US Bank stadium, in the first of potentially three games against them over the next month.
