This is it.
The Detroit Lions’ 2018 season will come to an end Sunday afternoon on the mildly chilled tundra of Green Bay. For the second straight year, both teams will face off in a game with no postseason implications.
It’s a sad state for both franchises, who had combined for five playoff appearances in the previous three seasons.
For the Detroit Lions, it marks a rocky beginning to a new era. Matt Patricia has had a turbulent inaugural season as an NFL head coach. It’s had all the hallmarks of an embarrassing year: the tiffs with media, rumors of disgruntled players, and a 2-6 record since Halloween.