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ESPN Predicts Lions Super Bowl Win
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 28: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions prepares to run onto the field with teammates prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game at Levi’s Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
ESPN Predicts Lions Super Bowl Win Lions. Super Bowl. Feels weird even saying it, right? ESPN has done their 2024 NFL season sim and guess what – they’ve got Detroit enjoying their first Lions Super Bowl appearance (there’s a twist to this one though) And winning. Deep breath. Here’s what they’ve got….again, there’s a twist.
Lions Super Bowl – ESPN
Remember the Avengers where Doctor Strange went through millions of simulations of what would happen with the Infinity Stones? And only one of them was the outcome that would make it right? Well – Seth Wadler from ESPN Analytics did thousands of simulations of the 2024 NFL season and wrote an article based on one of them (sim #515 if you’re keeping track). What did he predict? Lions Super Bowl. Here’s a couple of other notes from the simulation:
- Lions finish the season 13-4, beating the Bears and then the 49ers to reach the Super Bowl against Kansas City.
- In the Super Bowl, Detroit winds up down 28-14 in the 4th quarter before storming back with a late TD pass to Kalif Raymond and Dan Campbell going for two (obviously). The defense holds and Detroit wins 29-28.
Don’t Freak Out
Dan Miller has told us time and again, this is NOT the same old Lions and Detroit fans need to get past it. We’ve got a loaded team here in the Motor City and between Sports Illustrated picking the Lions, and now this prediction of a Lions Super Bowl for Detroit – this is going to be fun. Stressful? Absolutely. How often do Lions fans have REAL hope going into a season…and not just for a winning record, but to take the whole thing. Here’s what I know:
- The offense is the most balanced in football. Best offensive line in the game, two great running backs (Gibbs will be a pro bowler this year), great wide receivers and tight ends. There might be flashier offenses in the league – but none can match Detroit on balance.
- The defense is VASTLY improved, and if the pass rush stays healthy (watch out for Davenport and DJ Reader), plus the huge upgrades in the secondary – the sky’s the limit for the defense…also, keep an eye on Jack Campbell – linebackers have a way of REALLY figuring it out in the second year.
- Dan Campbell is a better coach. He’s learning on the job and is going to show it this year in big games.
This team has everything you need to win the Super Bowl. And the most dominant fan base in the NFL doesn’t hurt. So yeah, it’s okay to say “Lions Super Bowl”. Enjoy the ride. We’ve earned it Detroit.
Jim O’Brien is the Host of “Big Jim’s House” Morning Show at 94.7 WCSX in Detroit. Jim spent eight years in the U.S. Naval Submarine Service, has appeared on Shark Tank (Man Medals Season 5 Ep. 2), raised over two million dollars for local charities and is responsible for Glenn Frey Drive and Bob Seger Blvd in the Motor City. Jim’s relationship with Classic Rock includes considering Bob Seger, Phil Collen from Def Leppard, Wally Palmer of the Romantics and many others good friends. Jim writes about ‘80s movies, cars, weird food trends and “as seen on TikTok” content.
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