Had it not been for one single play, the Detroit Lions’ win over the Dallas Cowboys would have unanimously put Detroit in the “best team in football” conversation. A 47-9 victory on Jerry Jones’ birthday, on FOX’s Game of the Week no less, would certainly grab that national media’s attention.
Unfortunately, that one play happened, and the best defensive player in football through six weeks will likely miss the rest of the 2024 season. The injury to Aidan Hutchinson looms large, but does it ultimately sink the Lions?
In our NFL Week 7 power rankings roundup, it’s a mixed bag.