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Despite having the second best record in the NFL at 8-2, the Detroit Lions are currently 1-2 against teams with with winning records. (alien.top)
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Looking at the rest of the current top teams in the NFL and their records against teams that currently hold a winning record:

  • Eagles (9-1) are 4-0

  • Ravens (8-3) are 4-2

  • Chiefs (7-3) are 3-2

  • 49ers (7-3) are 3-2

  • Jaguars (7-3) are 1-3

  • Cowboys (7-3) are 0-2

  • Dolphins (7-3) are 0-3

Part of the Lions's low record against winning teams is due to a weaker NFC North this season (although Vikings currently hold a winning record and Lions have yet to play them). But it still stands that the Lions have had a relatively weaker schedule this year, and have not defeated a team with a current winning record since Week 1.

This stands to change with upcoming games against the Vikings (6-5) and Cowboys (7-3), as well as possibly the Broncos and Saints (5-5) depending on how their records turn out.

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[–] Kelefane41@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

You can only play who is on your schedule. These things aren't fluid. I've never understood why people get uppity over SoS. Either you win, or you don't. And the Lions are doing more winning than losing right now. Their fans have the right to be excited.