Detroit — They didn’t need to look in a mirror.
All they needed was to watch the game film, and do a little reflecting.
The Lions’ defense knew this season had become a running joke. And after a disastrous trip overseas, where the Kansas City Chiefs made a complete mockery of things, the fallout was everywhere.
The head coach already had jettisoned three assistants, including the offensive coordinator. The owner fired the team president and the general manager. And as the players scattered for their bye week in early November, everyone knew the score.