Tom Brady Giving Detroit Lions Some Love

There's never been a season like this for the Detroit Lions. They're now favorites to win the Super Bowl and hold the best record in the NFC. Now obviously we're a bit biased here, but how does the national media look at our beloved kitties? Tom Brady and Bill Belichick discussed them on the most recent episode of the "Let's Go" podcast.

Tom Brady:
"Oh, we're gonna play the run. Nope, it's a play-action pass. Amon-Ra St. Brown is open over the middle of the field. Oh, we don't really want to deal with that. You know, it's like, 'Oh, here comes David Montgomery.' Boom! They’ve got Penei Sewell, and they’re just driving you off the line of scrimmage because you're playing a little hesitant on the defensive line. And now Montgomery is three yards into the defense before he even gets touched.

I just think they do such a good job creating uncertainty for the defense. That’s exactly where you want to play offensively. Every offense wants to anticipate, wants to play with an attitude, and I think the Lions just do that better than anybody else.

So, barring any injuries on that team, the way they're playing now—and if they can continue with the same work ethic and the humility to learn from mistakes—they’re going to be a really tough team to beat."

Bill Belichick:
"Yeah, I think that's one of the things I really like about how the Lions have played. Coach Campbell has instilled a physical mentality there. They're very skilled—they can pass the ball, they can run the ball.

Their offensive line? I think it’s the best in football. Starting with Sewell, but also Ragnow, and their tackles are really solid. They’re physical, and they’re tough."

How good are the Lions on offense? Couple of stats:

2. Total Offensive Yards: They have accumulated 3,275 total offensive yards, averaging 327.5 yards per game.

3. Rushing Attack: Detroit's rushing offense is averaging 147.3 yards per game, placing them seventh in the league.

4. Passing Efficiency: Quarterback Jared Goff has achieved a passer rating of 108.1, ranking him among the top quarterbacks this season.

5. Red Zone Success: The Lions have a red zone touchdown rate of 63.9%, ranking them fifth in the NFL.

It's wild to see this attention on our team - but well deserved. People in North Carolina are even working the Detroit Lions into their wedding vows (no really). Super Bowl? WHY NOT! Let's enjoy the ride.