Oh, the sweet symphony of schadenfreude! Last night, the Detroit Lions, who had been roaring about their Super Bowl prospects, were tamed by the Washington Commanders in a 45-31 upset. Lions fans, whose confidence was practically dripping from their social media posts, were left stunned. As a Packers fan, I found this especially entertaining—though I’ll admit I had a personal stake in cheering for the Commanders. After all, their center is Tyler Biadasz, a local kid from Amherst, WI. Gotta support the hometown hero!
The Lions, perched atop the NFC with a 15-2 record, were convinced their postseason would be a victory lap to the Super Bowl. Their fans, emboldened by this success, didn’t hesitate to remind the rest of us—especially those in the NFC North—of their dominance. But as the saying goes, “Pride comes before a fall.” And fall they did.
Enter the Washington Commanders, led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Daniels delivered a stellar performance, throwing for 299 yards and two touchdowns, and adding 51 rushing yards. But let’s not forget the anchor of the Commanders’ offensive line—Biadasz kept things steady and ensured Daniels had the time to shine.
Meanwhile, the Lions’ offense decided to go into full-on holiday mode, generously gifting the Commanders five turnovers. Jared Goff threw three interceptions and lost a fumble, making Commanders fans cheer while Lions fans cringed.
As a Packers fan, it’s hard not to chuckle. The Lions, who had been the loudest in the room, now join the Bears and Vikings in the “We Almost Made It” club. It’s a familiar place for them, but this time, they tripped over their own arrogance on the way in.
So, to all the Lions fans who were booking flights to the Super Bowl, welcome back to reality. The rest of the NFC North has kept your seat warm in the Losers Club. And to Tyler Biadasz—great game, kid! Keep making Wisconsin proud.
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