When ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt went against the grain and picked the Detroit Lions to knock off the Baltimore Ravens, most thought it was just another bold TV take. After all, every other analyst had Baltimore pegged to win under the bright lights of Monday Night Football.
But as it turns out, Van Pelt wasn’t just guessing — he nailed it. The Lions stormed into the matchup and backed up their growing reputation as one of the NFL’s toughest squads, proving that they belong in the league’s elite conversation.
While the majority expected Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to overwhelm Detroit, it was Dan Campbell’s gritty group who flipped the script. The defense swarmed, Jared Goff played with confidence, and Aidan Hutchinson once again proved to be the heartbeat of the pass rush.
For Van Pelt, it was a prophecy fulfilled. For the Lions, it was another statement win — and maybe a sign that Detroit isn’t just a good story anymore, but a true contender.
Scott Van Pelt Saw It Coming: Lions Prove Him Right After Upsetting Ravens
