The Detroit Lions’ 2023 season was unquestionably successful in the first half. The Lions have two games on the rest of the NFC North and are tied for the second-best record in the NFL thanks to a pair of 3-1 quartets.Before the season began, the majority of Lions supporters had high expectations for the team. In fact, in our May projections, Erik Schlitt and I had both picked them to win 6-2 during the bye week.
However, some of this team’s developments have probably shocked ev
en the most upbeat of supporters. At this stage of the season, few people predicted the Lions would have a top-10 defense (by DVOA). Fewer yet anticipated Alex Anzalone to be among theJa
Which of the Detroit Lions’ 2023 season’s first half surprises you the most?
Without a doubt, Sam LaPorta’s season has officially begun.
I don’t think I had anything like this in mind, even after a really good offseason that made me believe LaPorta may be more of an impact player than the average first-year tight end. If he doesn’t catch a pass for the remainder of the
season, his 434 receiving yards already rank as the 54th-best season for a rookie tight end, which should give you an idea of how exceptional his rookie campaign is. Even one more yardage would propel him to 26th place in NFL history, one spot ahead of Charlie Sanders’ franchise record.
mes Harrison and Commissioner Roger Goodell had a falling out.
