All three SideLion Report writers picked the Lions to win. After all, the Lions have played competitive ball for most of the year. If this was a game they might win, that means we should pick them to win, right?

All the Redskins bloggers I came into contact last week picked the ‘Skins to win. They were embarrassed that their team lost to the lowly Lions last year and that couldn’t happen two years in a row, could it?

It did.

Wait…pinch me…yep, the Lions really won it.

If we look at the defensive line we finally get an example of the organization giving us a talking point in the off-season that actually comes to fruition. They never made any grand illusions that the defense would suddenly be world-class but they did speak glowingly about their talent and depth along the defensive front four. Sure, we have heard plenty of hype talk in Detroit over the years. Hype over coaches, schemes, players. The on-field version never seemed to match what we came to expect from all the talk. New flash: the Lions defensive line is for real. You might have already known it, bu they proved it again in case you forgot over the by week. … [visit site to read more]

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Plenty of Lions Deserve Game Balls in Win Over Washington Redskins - SideLion Report - SideLion Report - A Detroit Lions Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.