Mailbag: Do opponents really experience a Detroit Lions hangover?

It’s hard to judge anything from a three-game sample, but there has been an odd phenomenon regarding Detroit Lions’ opponents. The first three teams the Lions have faced have all been absolutely blown out the week following their game against Detroit.

Rams: Lost to Cardinals 41-10 after Lions game

Buccaneers: Lost to Broncos, 26-7 after Lions game

Cardinals: Lost to Commanders, 42-14 after Lions game

It’s pretty stunning just how bad these teams played after their bout with Detroit, particularly teams like the Bucs and Cardinals, who have played every other game tight and have wins under their belt. But at the same time, the Rams have been decimated by injury, the 1-3 Cardinals don’t look…