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NFL Fans Reacted to Tony Romo’s Bold Super Bowl Claim About Lions After Win Over Chargers

The Detroit Lions aren’t used to this.

Andy Nesbitt

NFL Fans Reacted to Tony Romo’s Bold Super Bowl Claim About Lions After Win Over Chargers
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The Detroit Lions beat the Los Angeles Chargers, 41-38, in an absolute thriller at SoFi Stadium on Sunday afternoon to move to 7-2 on the season. 

Dan Campbell and his coaching staff made a risky decision (which Jared Goff loved) on the final drive that paid off and allowed the team to kick a game winning field goal as time expired.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell congratulates wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown after a Lions touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at SoFi Stadium.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell congratulates wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown after a Lions touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at SoFi Stadium on Sunday.  / Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

The Lions now stand alone atop the NFC North standings, leading the Vikings who are in second at 6-4. 

Moments after Sunday’s win, Tony Romo said on the CBS broadcast that the Lions could win the Super Bowl this year, something they’ve never done before: 

Fans had reactions: 

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Andy Nesbitt
ANDY NESBITT

Andy Nesbitt is the assistant managing editor of audience engagement at Sports Illustrated. He works closely with the Breaking and Trending News team to shape SI’s daily coverage across all sports. A 20-year veteran of the sports media business, he has worked for Fox Sports, For the Win, The Boston Globe and NBC Sports, having joined SI in February 2023. Nesbitt is a golf fanatic who desperately wants to see the Super Bowl played on a Saturday night.

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