At this point in the season, there are not a lot of teams in the NFL today that are more irritating to root for than the Detroit Lions.
A season that started with so much optimism and a resounding victory over the New England Patriots looks likely to end in mediocrity, with only a top-10 draft pick to show for it.
Despite the sad reality that is this season, the annual Thanksgiving Day game gives us a chance to escape from that reality.
It’s a holiday centered around quality family time, an ungodly amount of side dishes and, whether we like it or not, Detroit Lions.