The Detroit Lions didn’t have a banner year in 2021—unless you want to raise a literal banner for some former player’s accomplishments. Not only did the Lions finish 3-13-1, but they originally had zero Pro Bowlers (before Jonah Jackson filled in as an alternate), they received no All-Pro votes, and they didn’t even have a single free agent that made PFF’s top 100 for this upcoming offseason.
And none of that feels like a particular snub. The Lions simply didn’t have a player who dominated all year. There were good streaks for some, injuries that shortened the season for others, and a whole lot of players who improved as the season went on, but didn’t truly feel like the “Most Valuable Player.