Lions Get Snubbed Again in Power Rankings — And Fans Are Fed Up
The Detroit Lions just wrapped up a killer 15-2 season in 2024, but somehow, they’re still getting the underdog treatment. This time, it’s FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano putting them at #9 in his latest power rankings for the 2025 season. Yup, ninth. Seriously?
Sure, teams like the Eagles, Ravens, and Chiefs are ahead of them — that makes sense. But the real head-scratcher? The Green Bay Packers sitting at #5. You know, the same Packers the Lions have been steamrolling in the NFC North the past two seasons. Yeah, them.
So what’s the excuse? According to Vacchiano, it’s the loss of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, who both left for head coaching gigs this offseason. But let’s be real — blaming a team drop-off on coaching changes, especially when replacements are lined up and killing it, feels weak.
Here’s what’s actually happening in Detroit: the Lions are grinding through training camp and getting ready for their early preseason matchup against the Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game. With that extra week of camp, the team’s getting extra eyes on them — and the early word? They look sharp.
John Morton is stepping in as the new OC, and Kelvin Sheppard is taking over as DC. Both are getting rave reviews from players, and from the sound of it, not much is changing with how this team plays. The Lions are sticking to their winning formula.
And hey — don’t forget Detroit had a solid offseason too. They brought back Graham Glasgow just in time and added cornerback D.J. Reed, who’s expected to thrive alongside breakout candidate Terrion Arnold. So yeah, their schedule is brutal — literally the hardest in the league — but this team is built to handle it.
Bottom line? Dropping the Lions below teams like the Bengals or Steelers just because of a coaching shuffle feels like a lazy take. Detroit hasn’t skipped a beat — and they’re ready to prove it.
Lions Got Humbled — Latest Rankings Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts
