The Detroit Lions took a tough punch in Week 11, falling 16-9 to the Philadelphia Eagles in a showdown that felt like a playoff preview. It wasn’t the kind of outing fans expected, especially with the offense failing to find rhythm all night. But while the loss stung, it didn’t shake the national view of Detroit as one of the league’s best teams.
In the latest NFL Week 12 power rankings, the Lions slipped—just not nearly as far as some thought they would. Detroit still holds a comfortable spot inside the top 10, a sign that analysts around the league remain confident in Dan Campbell’s crew. Even with the offense misfiring, the defense showed grit, physicality, and enough resilience to keep the game alive deep into the fourth quarter.
Most national analysts see the Eagles game as a stumble, not a collapse. They point to Detroit’s strong season body of work, the team’s locker room leadership, and a defensive unit that looks more dangerous by the week. If anything, the rankings suggest one clear message: the Lions are still very much in the NFC conversation.
Now comes the real test — how this team responds. With the Giants on deck and a chance to bounce back at home, Detroit has an opportunity to steady the ship and remind the league why they’ve been considered contenders all season. A slip isn’t a fall, and the Lions still control their own path to January football.
Lions Slip… But Still Standing Strong: Detroit Holds Top-10 Spot in Week 12 Power Rankings
