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The Detroit Lions gave fans plenty to cheer about on Sunday. After stumbling out of the gate in their season opener, Dan Campbell’s squad came roaring back with a statement 52-spot on their division rivals, the Chicago Bears. Jared Goff tossed five touchdowns, Amon-Ra St. Brown looked unguardable, and the two-headed rushing attack of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery gave the Bears headaches all afternoon.
For a fanbase still buzzing from last season’s 15–2 run, it felt like the Lions were right back on track. But before Detroit books a February trip to the Super Bowl, one analyst is urging a little caution.
“One Good, One Bad — Let’s See Some More”
ESPN’s Dan Graziano wasn’t ready to declare the Lions fixed after just one week of fireworks. His biggest concern? The offensive line.
While longtime center Frank Ragnow’s surprise retirement left a big hole, the Lions managed to keep things steady in Week 2. Still, Graziano warned that the O-line will need to prove it can consistently protect Goff and open up running lanes before Detroit can truly be called “Super Bowl fine.”
As Graziano put it: “We have one bad and one good, so let’s see some more good before we assume all is well, right?”
Campbell Still Believes in the Trenches
Dan Campbell, of course, wasn’t having any panic talk. In true Campbell fashion, he doubled down on the importance of the offensive line, praising the unit for powering Sunday’s explosion.
“Well, look, it always starts with the O-line here,” Campbell said after the win. “When they play well, it really allows us to do a lot.”
The head coach also highlighted how younger players are stepping into bigger roles — and improving each week. For Campbell, the trenches are a point of pride, and Sunday’s performance was proof of growth.
The Bottom Line
The Lions made a big statement with their 52-point showcase, but the NFL is a “what have you done lately?” league. If Detroit’s revamped offensive line holds up against tougher opponents, there’s no reason fans can’t dream big again this year.
Until then? As Graziano suggested, a little cautious optimism may be the smartest approach.
Because in Detroit, the standard isn’t just “good.” It’s Super Bowl good.