Lions Put the NFL on Notice With Statement Win in Baltimore

Listen, Detroit showed up on Monday night like they had something to prove — and Lord have mercy, did they deliver!

The Lions didn’t just beat the Baltimore Ravens, they marched into M&T Bank Stadium, looked Lamar Jackson dead in his eyes, and said: “Not tonight, bro.”

Seven sacks. That’s right — not one, not two, not three — SEVEN.

Detroit’s defense swarmed Lamar like church ladies at the potluck when the mac and cheese comes out.

Aidan Hutchinson, Al-Quadin Muhammad, Jack Campbell — they turned Baltimore’s offensive line into turnstiles at the subway.

And how about that offense?

David Montgomery looked like Barry Sanders reincarnated with 151 rushing yards and two scores.

Jahmyr Gibbs?

Smooth, steady, and slicing up that Ravens front for two more touchdowns.

The last time the Lions had two backs score twice in the same game was 1936!

Let me repeat that — 1936. 

We’re talking leather helmet era, folks!

But the turning point?

Derrick Henry’s fumble. Costly. Uncharacteristic. Painful.

Aidan Hutchinson punched that ball out like he was swiping a turkey leg at Thanksgiving, and the Lions turned it into points.

Henry crashed out, slammed his helmet, and admitted afterward he’s got to be better.

Meanwhile, Dan Campbell? My goodness.

The man is 12-2 in prime time. Twelve. And you wonder why Detroit fans walk around with their chests out these days.

Now, let’s keep it real: this is no longer the “same old Lions.” This is a team with expectations. This is a team that’s supposed to be knocking on the door of the Super Bowl.

Beating Baltimore on the road was a statement win, period. But for Detroit, this can’t be the peak.

No, no, no.

The standard is Lombardi.

Super Bowl or bust.

Because after what I just saw? There are no excuses left.

Detroitttt, stand up!