The Detroit Lions’ season didn’t just end in disappointment — it ended in controversy, conspiracy, and a viral storm no one saw coming.
Following Detroit’s crushing loss that officially ended their playoff hopes, a former NFL player lit the internet on fire with a bold and bizarre claim: Amon-Ra St. Brown’s MAGA-style celebration earlier in the season “cursed” the Lions. Yes, really.
The comment, which quickly spread across social media, suggested that St. Brown’s politically charged dance symbolized a turning point for the team. According to the former player, everything unraveled after that moment — injuries piled up, turnovers increased, and the Lions lost the edge that once made them one of the league’s most exciting teams.
Fans were split instantly. Some laughed it off as pure nonsense, calling it another example of social media reaching for outrage. Others weren’t so sure, pointing to Detroit’s dramatic regression after a promising start. Once a feared offense, the Lions began turning the ball over at alarming rates. Defensive breakdowns became routine. Confidence faded.
Of course, there’s no real evidence that a celebration caused Detroit’s collapse. Football seasons fall apart for very real reasons — injuries, execution, coaching decisions, and plain bad luck. But in today’s NFL, perception travels faster than facts, and narratives can stick whether they’re fair or not.
St. Brown himself hasn’t responded to the claim, and there’s little reason to believe he will. Inside the locker room, the focus remains on accountability and figuring out how a season with so much promise slipped away so quickly.
Still, the “Trump curse” theory highlights just how frustrated Lions fans are right now. When expectations are high and the ending is ugly, people search for explanations — even ridiculous ones.
Whether you believe in curses or not, one thing is clear: Detroit’s offseason is about to be loud, emotional, and filled with hard questions. And this strange viral moment is just the beginning of what promises to be a long winter in Lions country.
Wild Claim Goes Viral: Former NFL Player Blames Lions’ Season
