5 nightmare scenarios for the Detroit Lions in 2023
The Detroit Lions have high hopes this year, but here are five nightmare scenarios for them.
For the first time in a very long time, the Detroit Lions have high expectations entering a season. They are the prohibitive favorites to win the NFC North, which if they get it done would be their first division title since 1993.
It's clear that head coach Dan Campbell will not allow his team to fall prey to the hype. And there's veteran leadership among the players that won't allow it either. The group of younger players seem wired to not fall into any sort of complacency. The "burden of expectations" should not be too much for this group.
But unexpected things happen every year in the NFL, and to virtually every team. A segment of long-suffering Lions fans want so to see this team do something of note before buying in, which is fine and somewhat expected. The "Same Old Lions" thing will linger for a little while yet, at least in some circles.
For all the positive vibes around the Lions right now, here are five nightmare scenarios that would throw things off course this season.