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Lions Fans React to Being in 'Playoff Hunt' Graphic

The Detroit Lions are still in the playoff hunt with six games remaining.
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Lions Fans React to Being in 'Playoff Hunt' Graphic
Lions Fans React to Being in 'Playoff Hunt' Graphic

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For the past few seasons, the Detroit Lions have not been serious playoff contenders. 

Following the dismissal of Jim Caldwell, the team finished in last place in the NFC North repeatedly under the former regime. 

As a result, former Detroit head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn were sent packing following the team's Thanksgiving game in 2020. 

Following a close loss to the Buffalo Bills, current head coach Dan Campbell expressed to his team that he has seen growth from the young roster. 

“Just told them kind of what I just said. We belong and they should know that and they do know that," said Campbell. "They knew they had an opportunity, which they earned that opportunity, and we just didn’t close it out. And those guys made the plays and it’s a credit to them over there. But I do feel growth from our team and I feel us getting better.”

While the team's record is still 4-7, optimism has steadily grown, especially when reviewing the upcoming schedule. 

In the next few weeks, the Lions will match up against the Jaguars, Vikings, Jets, Panthers, Bears and Packers. 

While it may be difficult for the team to leap the three teams ahead of them in the Wild Card standings, it is not completely out of the question. 

When supporters saw the team was in the "playoff hunt" graphic Sunday night, many took to social media to express their surprise, excitement and shock. 

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Wild Card standings 

  1. Cowboys: 8-3
  2. Giants: 7-4
  3. Commanders: 7-5
  4. Seahawks: 6-5
  5. Falcons: 5-7
  6. Lions: 4-7

Below is a sample of the reaction online to the Lions being in the graphic, with six games left in the 2022 NFL season. 

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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