{"id":20713,"date":"2023-08-07T12:32:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T16:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/?p=20713"},"modified":"2023-08-07T12:32:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T16:32:41","slug":"detroit-lions-sechedule-lions-best-predictions-top-opening-odds-picks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/nfl\/detroit-lions-sechedule-lions-best-predictions-top-opening-odds-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lions Schedule, Best Lions Predictions 2023-2024: Best Opening Odds, Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lions Schedule and Top Opening Lines Per Game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our ultimate 2023-2024 guide to the Detroit Lions.  Find out the Lions schedule, Lions predictions and Detroit Lions opening odds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also get deeper betting info &#8211; like Lions days of rest vs opponents for futures betting knowledge, and what the Detroit Lions did in the draft. You can also find amazing WagerTalk and Goldsheet NFL picks packages.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Get latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/nfl\">NFL free picks<\/a> for the Detroit Lions all year long from expert handicappers!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But FIRST&#8230; check out THE MOST POPULAR Package on Wagertalk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.slack-edge.com\/production-standard-emoji-assets\/14.0\/google-medium\/1f3c8@2x.png\" alt=\"atlanta falcons\">&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/addppgtocart?data_payPerGameOfferingID=105280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$1 NFL Best Bet<\/a> from a Professional Sports Bettor! 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The Legendary Handicapper, Teddy Covers, has delivered EPIC Week 1 results for the better part of a decade, now 25-6 (81%) in NFL Week 1 action over the past eight seasons. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/addppgtocart?data_payPerGameOfferingID=105280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get his early NFL Week 1 client play for ONLY $1 (yes, one buck)!<\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NFL Divisional Betting Tips By Teddy Covers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this installment, Teddy breaks down betting angles covering the NFC North Division and how the Lions could fare this season! He runs through each team&#8217;s schedule providing betting trends and angles to take advantage of. 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Well, Teddy Covers, well, has you covered! From a sports betting perspective, our resident NFL handicapper Teddy Covers, goes over the upcoming season for the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, covering the team he likes least and the team he likes the best. Introduction 00:00 Green Bay Packers 01:05 Minnesota Vikings 02:48 Chicago Bears 04:40 Detroit Lions 05:59 \ud83c\udfc8 NFC North Draft Recap: Chicago Bears Round 1, No. 10 (from Saints through Eagles): Darnell Wright, OT (Tennessee) Round 2, No. 53 (from Ravens): Gervon Dexter, DT (Florida) Round 2, No. 56 (from Jaguars): Tyrique Stevenson, CB (Miami) Round 3, No. 64: Zacch Pickens, DT (South Carolina) Round 4, No. 115 (from Saints): Roschon Johnson, RB (Texas) Round 4, No. 133 (from Eagles): Tyler Scott, WR (Cincinnati) Round 5, No. 148 (from Patriots through Ravens): Noah Sewell, LB (Oregon) Round 5, No. 165 (from Saints through Eagles): Terell Smith, CB (Minnesota) Round 7, No. 218: Travis Bell, DT (Kennesaw State) Round 7, No. 258: Kendall Williamson, S (Stanford) Detroit Lions Round 1, No. 12 (from Browns through Texans and Cardinals): Jahmyr Gibbs, RB (Alabama) Round 1, No. 18: Jack Campbell, LB (Iowa) Round 2, No. 34 (from Cardinals): Sam LaPorta, TE (Iowa) Round 2, No. 45 (from Packers): Brian Branch, DB (Alabama) Round 3, No. 68 (from Broncos): Hendon Hooker, QB (Tennessee) Round 3, No. 96 (from Cardinals): Brodric Martin, DT (Western Kentucky) Round 5, No. 152: Colby Sorsdal, OT (William &amp; Mary) Round 7, No. 219 (from Texans through Vikings and Eagles): Antoine Green, WR (North Carolina) Green Bay Packers Round 1, No. 13 (from Jets): Lukas Van Ness, DE (Iowa) Round 2, No. 42 (from Browns through Jets): Luke Musgrave, TE (Oregon State) Round 2, No. 50 (from Buccaneers): Jayden Reed, WR (Michigan State) Round 3, No. 78: Tucker Kraft, TE (South Dakota State) Round 4, No. 116: Colby Wooden, DL (Auburn) Round 5, No. 149: Sean Clifford, QB (Penn State) Round 5, No. 159 (from Falcons through Jaguars and Lions): Dontayvion Wicks, WR (Virginia) Round 6, No. 179 (from Texans through Buccaneers): Karl Brooks, DE (Bowling Green) Round 6, No. 207 (from 49ers through Texans and Jets): Anders Carlson, K (Auburn) Round 7, No. 232: Carrington Valentine, CB 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They have won four championships, produced many Hall of Fame players, and established a tradition of playing on Thanksgiving Day. However, they have also endured decades of futility, frustration, and heartbreak. This article will explore the history of the Detroit Lions, from their origins in Ohio to their current struggles in Michigan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Portsmouth Spartans: The Lions&#8217; Predecessors&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Detroit Lions were founded in 1930 as the Portsmouth Spartans of Portsmouth, Ohio. The team was a member of the American Professional Football Association (APFA), which later became the NFL. The Spartans were a successful and competitive team, finishing second in the league in 1932 with a 6-1-4 record. They also played in the first ever NFL playoff game, losing to the Chicago Bears 9-0 in an indoor contest at Chicago Stadium.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Spartans faced financial difficulties due to the Great Depression and the small size of their market. In 1934, they were sold to a radio executive named George A. Richards, who moved the team to Detroit and renamed them the Lions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Early Years in Detroit: Glory and Dominance&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Richards picked the name Lions because he wanted his team to be the &#8220;king of the NFL&#8221;, much like the lion was the king of the jungle. He also wanted a tie-in to baseball&#8217;s Detroit Tigers. He hired Potsy Clark as the head coach and acquired several star players, such as quarterback Dutch Clark, running back Ernie Caddel, and lineman George Christensen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions made an immediate impact in their new city, winning 10 straight games to start their inaugural season in Detroit. However, they lost their last three games to the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears and finished second in the Western Division behind the Bears.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following year, 1935, was the Lions&#8217; breakthrough season. They won their first division title with a 7-3-2 record and advanced to their first NFL Championship Game against the New York Giants. The game was played on December 15, 1935, in front of 15,000 fans at University of Detroit Stadium. The Lions dominated the game, winning 26-7 and securing their first World Championship. They also became part of Detroit&#8217;s City of Champions for the 1935-36 sports season, along with the Tigers who won the World Series and the Red Wings who won the Stanley Cup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions continued to be a powerhouse in the late 1930s, winning two more division titles in 1936 and 1938. However, they lost both times to the Packers in the NFL Championship Game. After Clark and Caddel retired in 1939, the Lions entered a period of decline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dark Ages: Struggling and Rebuilding&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From 1939 to 1951, the Lions had only one winning season (6-5 in 1944) and finished last or next-to-last in their division nine times. They also had eight different head coaches during this span. Some of the reasons for their poor performance were injuries, military service during World War II, lack of talent, and poor management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions hit rock bottom in 1942, when they went 0-11 and scored only 38 points all season. They also suffered a humiliating 53-0 loss to Washington on Thanksgiving Day that year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, things started to change for the better in 1950, when Richards sold the team to a group of businessmen led by Edwin J. Anderson. The new owners hired Buddy Parker as the head coach and drafted quarterback Bobby Layne from Texas. They also acquired several other key players through trades or free agency, such as running back Doak Walker, receiver Cloyce Box, lineman Lou Creekmur, and linebacker Joe Schmidt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Golden Age: Championships and Contenders&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions quickly became one of the best teams in the NFL under Parker and Layne. They won their second World Championship in 1952 by defeating&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the Cleveland Browns 17-7 in Cleveland Municipal Stadium. They repeated as champions in 1953 by beating the Browns again 17-16 at Briggs Stadium (later renamed Tiger Stadium) in Detroit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions had a chance to win three straight titles in 1954 but lost to the Browns 56-10 in the NFL Championship Game. They bounced back in 1957 by winning their fourth and last World Championship, crushing the Browns 59-14 at Briggs Stadium. The Lions were led by Tobin Rote, who replaced an injured Layne at quarterback, and John Henry Johnson, who rushed for 116 yards and three touchdowns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions remained a strong team in the late 1950s and early 1960s, but failed to win another championship. They lost three close playoff games to the Giants in 1958, 1962, and 1963. They also had to deal with the retirement of several stars, such as Walker, Box, Creekmur, and Schmidt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions&#8217; fortunes took a turn for the worse in 1964, when they traded Layne to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Layne reportedly cursed the Lions, saying they would not win for 50 years. Whether or not the curse was real, the Lions entered a long period of mediocrity and misery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Modern Era: Frustration and Heartbreak&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From 1964 to 2021, the Lions have had only 12 winning seasons and made the playoffs only 12 times. They have never reached the Super Bowl and have only won one playoff game (38-6 over Dallas in 1991). They have also endured several losing streaks, such as going 1-25 from 1979 to 1980, 0-16 in 2008, and 3-13-1 in 2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions have had some bright spots and memorable moments during this era, such as drafting running back Barry Sanders in 1989, who became one of the greatest players of all time and won the MVP award in 1997; hosting Super Bowl XL in 2006 at Ford Field, their current home stadium; and breaking several records in 2012, such as quarterback Matthew Stafford passing for 5,038 yards and receiver Calvin Johnson catching for 1,964 yards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Lions have also suffered many disappointments and controversies, such as losing Sanders to a sudden retirement in 1999; having several high draft picks bust or underperform, such as Charles Rogers, Joey Harrington, and Eric Ebron; firing or losing several coaches or executives, such as Wayne Fontes, Matt Millen, Jim Schwartz, Jim Caldwell, and Bob Quinn; and being on the wrong end of several controversial calls or plays, such as the &#8220;Bert Emanuel rule&#8221; in 1999, the &#8220;Calvin Johnson rule&#8221; in 2010, the &#8220;Fail Mary&#8221; in 2012, and the &#8220;Batted Ball&#8221; in 2015.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Future: Hope and Change&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions are currently in a rebuilding mode under a new regime. In January 2021, they hired Dan Campbell as their head coach and Brad Holmes as their general manager. They also traded Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for quarterback Jared Goff and several draft picks. They used their first-round pick in the 2021 draft to select offensive tackle Penei Sewell from Oregon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions are hoping to establish a new culture and identity under Campbell and Holmes. They are looking for players who are tough, smart, competitive, and passionate. They are also looking for fans who are loyal, supportive, and optimistic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions have a long and proud history that spans almost a century. They have had their share of glory and dominance as well as futility and frustration. They have faced many challenges and obstacles but have also overcome many adversities and hardships. They have given their fans many reasons to cheer and cry but also many reasons to hope and dream.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions are not just a football team. They are a symbol of Detroit&#8217;s spirit and resilience. They are a part of Detroit&#8217;s history and culture. They are Detroit&#8217;s pride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WagerTalk Live Odds Screen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WagerTalk\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/odds?sport=L3&amp;cb=0.9795362239919037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">live odds screen<\/a> features up-to-the-minute lines from a variety of offshore and domestic sports books. Track the run spreads, totals and betting percentages for all games across the NFL and other sports leagues from your desktop or phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>**************************************************<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Looking for more free sports picks and sports betting tips?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Latest Betting Odds and Public Action<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wt.buzz\/odds\" data-schema-attribute=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vegas lines<\/a> updated in real time, including who the public is betting on. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Last Minute Handicapping Advice<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">: Check out our extensive library of <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/sports-betting-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">handicapping tips<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> and advice from professional Vegas handicappers (we also recommend taking the time to look over our <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sports betting tips video library<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Want an expert opinion?<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> Check out the latest <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Free Sports Picks<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> and <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 12pt;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/picks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Best Bets<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> from our team of expert sports handicappers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Make sure to bookmark all the above!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lions Schedule and Top Opening Lines Per Game Check out our ultimate 2023-2024 guide to the Detroit Lions. 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Find out the Lions schedule, Lions predictions and Detroit Lions opening odds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Also get deeper betting info - like Lions days of rest vs opponents for futures betting knowledge, and what the Detroit Lions did in the draft. You can also find amazing WagerTalk and Goldsheet NFL picks packages.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><em>Get latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/free-sports-picks\/nfl\">NFL free picks<\/a> for the Detroit Lions all year long from expert handicappers!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>But FIRST... check out THE MOST POPULAR Package on Wagertalk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><em><img src=\"https:\/\/a.slack-edge.com\/production-standard-emoji-assets\/14.0\/google-medium\/1f3c8@2x.png\" alt=\"atlanta falcons\">&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/addppgtocart?data_payPerGameOfferingID=105280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$1 NFL Best Bet<\/a> from a Professional Sports Bettor! The Legendary Handicapper, Teddy Covers, has delivered EPIC Week 1 results for the better part of a decade, now 25-6 (81%) in NFL Week 1 action over the past eight seasons. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/addppgtocart?data_payPerGameOfferingID=105280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get his early NFL Week 1 client play for ONLY $1 (yes, one buck)!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2023-2024 Detroit Lions Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n[wpdatatable id=13]\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NFL Betting Tips for 2023!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<iframe src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kRbdhu-FPeA?origin=https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com'><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find Expert NFL Handicappers - Get The Best Offers Available Throughout NFL 2023-2024 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Wagertalk handicappers are the cream of the crop when it comes to NFL picks.  Get a taste of the WagerTalk Specials and save a ton. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/picks\/NFL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">expert specials<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detroit Lions Schedule BreakDown by Lines and Days of Rest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/lionsdaysoff.png\" alt=\"Detroit Lions\" class=\"wp-image-20649\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detroit Lions 2023 Draft Picks: Have the Lions Improved?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023, here's how the Detroit Lions conducted their draft picks, by round and position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Round 1, No. 12 (from Browns through Texans and Cardinals):&nbsp;<strong>Jahmyr Gibbs<\/strong>, RB (Alabama)<br>Round 1, No. 18:&nbsp;<strong>Jack Campbell<\/strong>, LB (Iowa) (signed)<br>Round 2, No. 34 (from Cardinals):&nbsp;<strong>Sam LaPorta<\/strong>, TE (Iowa) (signed)<br>Round 2, No. 45 (from Packers):&nbsp;<strong>Brian Branch<\/strong>, DB (Alabama)<br>Round 3, No. 68 (from Broncos):&nbsp;<strong>Hendon Hooker<\/strong>, QB (Tennessee) (signed)<br>Round 3, No. 96 (from Cardinals):&nbsp;<strong>Brodric Martin<\/strong>, DT (Western Kentucky) (signed)<br>Round 5, No. 152:&nbsp;<strong>Colby<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Sorsdal<\/strong>, OT (William &amp; Mary) (signed)<br>Round 7, No. 219 (from Texans through Vikings and Eagles):&nbsp;<strong>Antoine Green<\/strong>, WR (North Carolina) (signed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find Expert NFL Handicappers - Get The Best Offers Available Throughout NFL 2023-2024 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Wagertalk handicappers are the cream of the crop when it comes to NFL picks.  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The Legendary Handicapper, Teddy Covers, has delivered EPIC Week 1 results for the better part of a decade, now 25-6 (81%) in NFL Week 1 action over the past eight seasons. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/addppgtocart?data_payPerGameOfferingID=105280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get his early NFL Week 1 client play for ONLY $1 (yes, one buck)!<\/a><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NFL Divisional Betting Tips By Teddy Covers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>In this installment, Teddy breaks down betting angles covering the NFC North Division and how the Lions could fare this season! He runs through each team's schedule providing betting trends and angles to take advantage of. 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They have won four championships, produced many Hall of Fame players, and established a tradition of playing on Thanksgiving Day. However, they have also endured decades of futility, frustration, and heartbreak. This article will explore the history of the Detroit Lions, from their origins in Ohio to their current struggles in Michigan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Portsmouth Spartans: The Lions' Predecessors&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Detroit Lions were founded in 1930 as the Portsmouth Spartans of Portsmouth, Ohio. The team was a member of the American Professional Football Association (APFA), which later became the NFL. The Spartans were a successful and competitive team, finishing second in the league in 1932 with a 6-1-4 record. They also played in the first ever NFL playoff game, losing to the Chicago Bears 9-0 in an indoor contest at Chicago Stadium.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Spartans faced financial difficulties due to the Great Depression and the small size of their market. In 1934, they were sold to a radio executive named George A. Richards, who moved the team to Detroit and renamed them the Lions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Early Years in Detroit: Glory and Dominance&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Richards picked the name Lions because he wanted his team to be the \"king of the NFL\", much like the lion was the king of the jungle. He also wanted a tie-in to baseball's Detroit Tigers. He hired Potsy Clark as the head coach and acquired several star players, such as quarterback Dutch Clark, running back Ernie Caddel, and lineman George Christensen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions made an immediate impact in their new city, winning 10 straight games to start their inaugural season in Detroit. However, they lost their last three games to the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears and finished second in the Western Division behind the Bears.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The following year, 1935, was the Lions' breakthrough season. They won their first division title with a 7-3-2 record and advanced to their first NFL Championship Game against the New York Giants. The game was played on December 15, 1935, in front of 15,000 fans at University of Detroit Stadium. The Lions dominated the game, winning 26-7 and securing their first World Championship. They also became part of Detroit's City of Champions for the 1935-36 sports season, along with the Tigers who won the World Series and the Red Wings who won the Stanley Cup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions continued to be a powerhouse in the late 1930s, winning two more division titles in 1936 and 1938. However, they lost both times to the Packers in the NFL Championship Game. After Clark and Caddel retired in 1939, the Lions entered a period of decline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Dark Ages: Struggling and Rebuilding&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>From 1939 to 1951, the Lions had only one winning season (6-5 in 1944) and finished last or next-to-last in their division nine times. They also had eight different head coaches during this span. Some of the reasons for their poor performance were injuries, military service during World War II, lack of talent, and poor management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions hit rock bottom in 1942, when they went 0-11 and scored only 38 points all season. They also suffered a humiliating 53-0 loss to Washington on Thanksgiving Day that year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>However, things started to change for the better in 1950, when Richards sold the team to a group of businessmen led by Edwin J. Anderson. The new owners hired Buddy Parker as the head coach and drafted quarterback Bobby Layne from Texas. They also acquired several other key players through trades or free agency, such as running back Doak Walker, receiver Cloyce Box, lineman Lou Creekmur, and linebacker Joe Schmidt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Golden Age: Championships and Contenders&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions quickly became one of the best teams in the NFL under Parker and Layne. They won their second World Championship in 1952 by defeating&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>the Cleveland Browns 17-7 in Cleveland Municipal Stadium. They repeated as champions in 1953 by beating the Browns again 17-16 at Briggs Stadium (later renamed Tiger Stadium) in Detroit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions had a chance to win three straight titles in 1954 but lost to the Browns 56-10 in the NFL Championship Game. They bounced back in 1957 by winning their fourth and last World Championship, crushing the Browns 59-14 at Briggs Stadium. The Lions were led by Tobin Rote, who replaced an injured Layne at quarterback, and John Henry Johnson, who rushed for 116 yards and three touchdowns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions remained a strong team in the late 1950s and early 1960s, but failed to win another championship. They lost three close playoff games to the Giants in 1958, 1962, and 1963. They also had to deal with the retirement of several stars, such as Walker, Box, Creekmur, and Schmidt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions' fortunes took a turn for the worse in 1964, when they traded Layne to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Layne reportedly cursed the Lions, saying they would not win for 50 years. Whether or not the curse was real, the Lions entered a long period of mediocrity and misery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Modern Era: Frustration and Heartbreak&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>From 1964 to 2021, the Lions have had only 12 winning seasons and made the playoffs only 12 times. They have never reached the Super Bowl and have only won one playoff game (38-6 over Dallas in 1991). They have also endured several losing streaks, such as going 1-25 from 1979 to 1980, 0-16 in 2008, and 3-13-1 in 2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions have had some bright spots and memorable moments during this era, such as drafting running back Barry Sanders in 1989, who became one of the greatest players of all time and won the MVP award in 1997; hosting Super Bowl XL in 2006 at Ford Field, their current home stadium; and breaking several records in 2012, such as quarterback Matthew Stafford passing for 5,038 yards and receiver Calvin Johnson catching for 1,964 yards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Lions have also suffered many disappointments and controversies, such as losing Sanders to a sudden retirement in 1999; having several high draft picks bust or underperform, such as Charles Rogers, Joey Harrington, and Eric Ebron; firing or losing several coaches or executives, such as Wayne Fontes, Matt Millen, Jim Schwartz, Jim Caldwell, and Bob Quinn; and being on the wrong end of several controversial calls or plays, such as the \"Bert Emanuel rule\" in 1999, the \"Calvin Johnson rule\" in 2010, the \"Fail Mary\" in 2012, and the \"Batted Ball\" in 2015.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Future: Hope and Change&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions are currently in a rebuilding mode under a new regime. In January 2021, they hired Dan Campbell as their head coach and Brad Holmes as their general manager. They also traded Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams for quarterback Jared Goff and several draft picks. They used their first-round pick in the 2021 draft to select offensive tackle Penei Sewell from Oregon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions are hoping to establish a new culture and identity under Campbell and Holmes. They are looking for players who are tough, smart, competitive, and passionate. They are also looking for fans who are loyal, supportive, and optimistic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions have a long and proud history that spans almost a century. They have had their share of glory and dominance as well as futility and frustration. They have faced many challenges and obstacles but have also overcome many adversities and hardships. They have given their fans many reasons to cheer and cry but also many reasons to hope and dream.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The Lions are not just a football team. They are a symbol of Detroit's spirit and resilience. They are a part of Detroit's history and culture. They are Detroit's pride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WagerTalk Live Odds Screen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>WagerTalk\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/odds?sport=L3&amp;cb=0.9795362239919037\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">live odds screen<\/a> features up-to-the-minute lines from a variety of offshore and domestic sports books. 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