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Detroit Lions: 4 things to still look forward to this season

By Payne Schanski

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 15: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a reception during the fourth quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Ford Field on September 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Los Angeles 10-13. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 15: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a reception during the fourth quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Ford Field on September 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Los Angeles 10-13. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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Week 14: Enjoy the ‘Skol’ chant, then maybe change the channel

Minnesota can currently boast what maybe the best NFL stadium built in the last 20 years, and what definitely is the best pre-game fan ritual in the league.

The energy from the simple and barbaric ‘Skol’ chant that rings out through U.S. Bank Stadium right before kickoff is enough to whip players from both sides into a frenzy. Just ask Darius Slay, admitted Skol admirer.

Beyond the guttural pre-game chanting, gigantic drums, and the sounds of the Gjallarhorn, I don’t know too much else to look forward to from the Lions’ perspective.

Back at their healthiest, the defense was completely helpless against Dalvin Cook (142 rushing yards, 2 TD), Stefon Diggs (143 receiving yards), Kirk Cousins (338 passing yards, 141.5 QB rating), and four separate Vikings receivers who caught touchdown passes.

A year ago in Minneapolis, Detroit’s offense was unable to find the end zone a single time, and Matthew Stafford was sacked a career high ten times. I hope David Blough knows what he’s getting himself into. If not, he’ll find out soon enough after that Skol chant is completed.

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