Will the Detroit Lions Win the Super Bowl? You Won’t Believe What ESPN Says
It’s an exciting time to be a Detroit Lions. There is lots of much buzz and hype going into the new NFL season. We’re considered one of the major teams to beat. Now, talking about winning a Super Bowl at this point might seem a bit too dramatic. But, maybe not. ESPN has released a list of its power rankings for the NFL teams in 2023, and they have the Lions in an incredible spot. Will the Detroit Lions win the Super Bowl? It’s not a joke anymore.
First of all, the defending Super Bowl champion, the Kansas City Chiefs, are the No. 1 team in ESPN’s Football Power Index rankings for the new season. That’s no a surprise. Many experts are projecting that the Chiefs will get to the Big Game again.
What’s interesting, though, is that their model actually views the Philadelphia Eagles, who lost to the Chiefs in the title game earlier this year, as the No. 1 Super Bowl favorite. “It’s a result of the vast difference in quality between the NFL’s two conferences: The AFC is loaded with talent, while the NFC appears to have only a few contenders, paving the way for Philly,” they explain.
Will the Detroit Lions Win the Super Bowl?
First of all, their numbers have the Eagles as the No. 1 favorites to win the Super Bowl. Their chance is 14%. Right behind them is the Chiefs at 13%. However, the article point out that, “the Eagles are the favorites at just 14% is an indication that this season is a little more wide open than most. FPI has made preseason predictions going back to 2015, and 14% is the second lowest for a favorite we’ve had in that time period.” If you’re wondering who rounds out the top five, it’s the 49ers at No. 3, the Bills at No. 4 and the Bengals at No. 5. I would actually have flipped No. 4 and 5, but that’s just me.
So, what about Detroit? ESPN actually has Detroit as the 7th most likely team to win the Super Bowl. I’m not joking. The Lions’ chance is 4%. They’re actually tied for #7 with the Jets, so the Aaron Rodgers rivalry continues. Find the full ranking here.
5 Reasons the Lions Will Demolish the Packers (and Every Other NFL Team)
Jared Goff is Comfortable Against Green Bay
Jared Goff is good at, well, beating the Packers. He led the Detroit Lions to not one but two wins over Green Bay last season, and that was with Aaron Rodgers as his opposition. Goff just keeps getting more and more comfortable with the team, and there’s no reason he can’t lead the Lions to more wins over these rivals.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 08: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions warms up prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Aaron Rodgers is Out
Yes, Aaron Rodgers is no longer with the Green Bay Packers. Even though Rodgers has been, well, a mess lately, he’s still one of the top quarterbacks in the league. Without Rodgers, it’s going to be difficult for Green Bay to get footing, at least until Jordan Love gets settled in. That said, I think Love is solid and could bring a lot to the Packers franchise in the coming years. But, yeah, no Rodgers is going to hurt the Packers this year.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 08: Aaron Rodgers #12 and Randall Cobb #18 of the Green Bay Packers walk off the field after losing to the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Top-Notch Offense
The Detroit Lions had one of the best offenses in the NFL last season. In addition, aforementioned quarterback Jared Goff had his best season as a pro player. Now, with superstar running back David Montgomery in the fold and wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr., there’s nothing stopping the Lions from improving upon their already fantastic offense this coming season.
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 08: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions throws a pass during the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Dan Campbell's fight and personality
Dan Campbell is simply a likeable dude. That counts for something in the NFL and with his players. Campbell led the Lions to two wins over Green Bay last season, and he’s that same guy, calling the shots and pumping them up when they need it. He’ll help them win again.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 31: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions while playing the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on October 31, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Lions Chemistry
There are some factors in football – and in life, in general – that are intangible. Not to get too philosophical, but there’s that factor that you can’t really see, touch or understand, but it’s there. When Campbell and Goff joined the Lions, the team’s chemistry changed, and something magical happened. It’s hard to put a finger on it, but it’s there. It will help them beat Green Bay and other teams, to boot.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 04: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions looks to pass the ball during the first half of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field on December 04, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
