After years of battling just for relevance, Detroit has established itself as a legitimate powerhouse. General manager Brad Holmes has crafted one of the better rosters in the league, while head coach Dan Campbell has forged an identity as a hearty, hungry, championship-caliber team.
The Lions don't just overcome adversity, they embrace it.
Despite a long list of injuries to key players, Detroit recorded a franchise-best 15-2 record, collected the NFC's No. 1 seed and secured a first-round bye.
Although the Lions were upset in the Divisional round by the Washington Commanders, what should concern the rest of the conference is the fact that the Lions are positioned to get even better in 2025.