After winning three League Championships before the Super Bowl era, the Detroit Lions have a history of not getting to the Big Dance. In recent years, the Detroit Lions have been on the rise thanks to an explosive passing game. After starting strong in 2007, the Detroit Lions ended up with a 7-9 record. Some key off-season moves have Lions fans salivating at one of the best rosters in recent memory.
Veteran QB John Kitna is very fortunate to have an outstanding trio of wide outs in Roy Williams, Calvin Johnson, and Mike Furrey. Rookie RB Kevin Smith will also be asked to step up his game, while first-round pick OT Gosder Cherilus anchors a solid offensive line. D-linemen Dewayne White and Cory Redding lead an impressive front seven along with LB Ernie Sims. The secondary is young but steadily improving, and the Lions defense will also continue to gel around the Tampa-2 scheme.
The defensive-minded Rod Marinelli continues his tenure as the Detroit Lions head coach. He will need all his talent to overcome the incredible NFC North. The Chicago Bears have often engaged the Lions in a heated rivalry, while the pounding Minnesota Vikings have emerged as a possible power. The Green Bay Packers have recently risen to the top of the division, and are an elite team, even without Brett Favre under center. The Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, and Jacksonville Jaguars headline the Lions non-division schedule.
Detroit, Michigan’s Ford Field serves as the home turf of the Detroit Lions. The domed stadium is often bathed in natural light from the numerous skylights, while the FieldTurf surface of the field allows for more speed and more touchdowns. Whether the Lions are roaring to big wins at home or on the road, reserve Detroit Lions tickets from OnlineTickets.com today!