The Detroit Lions may not have known it at the time, but they were playing for the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. But it’s clear they had no interest in taking that, as the Jaguars destroyed a win-needy Colts team.
Dan Campbell and company emptied the play book against the Green Bay Packers, took the lead against Aaron Rodgers and most of the first-string Packers, and eventually wrestled back the lead from Jordan Love in the second half to come out with the victory to end the season.
While some may be upset with Detroit losing out on the top pick in the draft, Lions fans would have a tough time being upset with the effort this team put up in the final leg of the season, and to go out on a high note against a division rival has to feel good for a team hoping to make big strides in Year 2.