Detroit Lions Update

   Week 4 of the 2014 NFL season is concluding, and for the first time that I can remember, the Detroit Lions are first in their division this late into the season! Yes, I know that it's only week 4, but for the first time since the 1990's, fans of Detroit, including myself, believe that this could be a very special year for the team.
   I guess the main reason why I'm so excited is because we've only made the playoffs once in the past 15 years. Along with that, if you look at it from a historical standpoint, the Detroit Lions might be the worst professional sports franchise in America. The last championship that we've won was back in the 50's, which means that Detroit has never won a Super Bowl, let alone a conference championship. That is the main reason why I'm so excited about this year.
   The Detroit Lions have started the year 3-1, which, to us, is a near perfect start. Our offense, lead by Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford, and Golden Tate, are moving the ball very well. However, I think that the main reason why we are winning is because of our defense. A few weeks ago, the Lions played the Green Bay Packers, a team that has arguably the best quarterback in the league, Aaron Rodgers. Their receivers also were considered top notch, so most people were thinking that Detroit didn't stand a chance. Our defense, however, proved all the doubters wrong, as they shout down Green Bay's offense in a 16-7 victory.
   With the Lions gaining momentum, they had to travel out to New York to play the Jets, who are known for their tough defense. Knowing that they would have to be efficient on offense, the Lions put together some good drives down the field, as well as capitalizing on some big pass plays to numerous receivers to keep the Jets defense guessing all game long. The Detroit defense also stepped up, stopping New York's offense at key moments in the game. In the end, the Lions had pulled off a major road win, improving to 3-1 on the year. Hopefully, they can keep this up, as we make a run at the playoffs.    Go Lions!!