The stars and planets must have aligned for our 6-2 for the Lions Bye Week. Coach Dan Campbell couldn’t have written a better script. Monday night’s football win over the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14 win was so great. The Raiders Wednesday fired their coach and GM on the same day. Our football team can now heal during the Lions Bye Week and rest up a whole week before we have to face the Chargers on November 12th.
Nobody is used to planning what to do to occupy our time this upcoming weekend. What are we supposed to do? There is yard work and a honey-do list, but think we deserve to plan something you can enjoy with our extra time off. The last time our Detroit football team was 6-2 was in 2014.
What To Do During The Lions Bye Week?
In the NFL, the Bye Week is a time that players look forward to. After taking a beating on the field week after week, they can finally have some well-earned time off. During this week, players rest and treat their injuries. Sometimes, they’ll even get a way and take a little vacation with the family. It’s a week that’s always circled on the calendar. However, for the fans, the Bye Week is a time of confusion. A break in our routine. Often, we have no idea how to handle it.
Watching the Lions on Sunday is a tradition. We work tirelessly all week long, in eager anticipation of the game on Sunday. Even all of these Prime Time games lately have thrown me off. I’m not used to the Lions being on Monday Night Football! I’m used to them being thrown into the 1pm slot week after week. Now that the team is gaining national interest, we can expect to see a lot more Prime Time games going forward. However, without the Lions playing at all this week…it’s going to be tough to adjust to.
Am I supposed to just watch whatever game Fox and CBS decide to put on? Am I supposed to get yard work done? Please, no! Here are 7 ways to occupy yourself during the Lions bye week!
Get To Know Our Newest Teammate
The Lions new Wide Receiver, Donovan Peoples-Jones, played college football at the University of Michigan (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Wide Receiver from the Cleveland Browns for a 2025 draft pick. A Detroiter who went to the University of Michigan, “DPJ,” has caught 117 passes for 1,837 yards and eight touchdowns in four seasons, just what we need to add to our arsenal.
Cheer For Others In Our Division To Lose
Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates a Touchdown at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
The Vikings, Packers, and Bears can all lose this weekend. The Vikings are still in the mix for a division title but will have to quickly make up ground.
Not Done With Halloween Try Running Away From The Dead
Running a marathon (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
How about a 5K & 10K run through Southwest Detroit. the annual Run Of The Dead is the Saturday, November 4th. A fundraiser for Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest, or COMPAS, and a celebration of Dia de los Muertos. 7 a.m. Sat. 2301 Woodmere, Detroit. Sign up for the run and more info by clicking this link. Run of the Dead
Visit A Local Cider Mill
Soon these apples will be making Apple Cider. Mmm. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Check out the Cider Guide. The Michigan Cider & Map Directory. More info click this helpful link
The Blue Goose Bar And Grill Is Back
The New Blue Goose in St.Clair Shores
After a long 2 years the Blue Goose in St. Clair Shores is back open for business. St. Clair Shores is also featured as WCSX’s City of the Week. Stop in and check out the completely renovated bar and grill. Check out there Facebook page for all the info here
Support A Local Band This Weekend
Rock 4 Tots
Stop in anytime this weekend and support a local band and any number of local venues. I hear there is a great band playing Saturday night at Winners bar and grill in Clinton on Harper road. But you will have to confirm this rumor by being there. Winner’s Bar and Grill
Watch NFL RedZone
Let’s go football! (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
The Bye Week is the perfect time to watch the NFL RedZone channel. RedZone gives football fans the opportunity to watch every game being played and it hops around to show the most exciting plays and drives happening in real time. When the Lions are, we’ve got to watch them. When they’re not playing, there’s nothing like the NFL RedZone!
