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Remind Everyone That Your Team Sucks

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Merch v3

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Lauren Theisen

David Montgomery with his knee on top of a tackler

Los Angeles Rams v Detroit Lions

David Montgomery Steamrolled Detroit’s Opening-Night Jitters

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Drew Magary

Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks down prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California.

NFC Championship – Detroit Lions v San Francisco 49ers

Why Your Team Sucks

Why Your Team Sucks 2024: Detroit Lions

Atlanta Falcons v Detroit Lions

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Pro-Commanders Spin Somehow A Bigger Mess Than Commanders

What Happens Next?

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Ray Ratto

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 28: Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell walks off the field against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of the NFC Championship football game at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Dan Gambled

Josh Reynolds jumps into the stands after a touchdown catch

NFL: JAN 21 NFC Divisional Playoffs – Buccaneers at Lions

The Lions Are The Only Choice Left

Jared Goff walks off the field after the conclusion of the Rams-Lions game

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Thank God

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions reacts to a penalty during a two point conversion attempt against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter in the game at AT&amp;T Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions v Dallas Cowboys

Dan Campbell Can’t Help Himself

Sam LaPorta and Josh Reynolds celebrate after scoring a touchdown

NFL: OCT 08 Panthers at Lions

The Lions Are Swaggering

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Tom Ley

Head coach Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers looks on prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

New Orleans Saints v Green Bay Packers

The Lions Are Finally Good Enough To Cause Someone Else’s Coach To Have An Emotional Outburst

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Kelsey McKinney

Kansas City Chiefs v Jacksonville Jaguars

I Will Not Be Calling This Man “Steezy Trev”

Jared Goff of the Detroit Lions celebrates their 21-20 win over the Kansas City Chiefs

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Holy Shit! Look At The Goddamn Lions!

Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field on November 24, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.

Buffalo Bills v Detroit Lions

Why Your Team Sucks 2023: Detroit Lions

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Jameson Williams #9 of the Detroit Lions reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan.

Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions

The Lions Have A Gambling Problem

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This Is So Stupid

Pretty Neat. Defector Outlines Hiring Process That Landed Devin The Dugong

Vikings v Lions X fans

All The Lions Have Are Moral Victories, For Now

Detroit Lions v Green Bay Packers

Aaron Rodgers Needled The Lions And It Bit Him In The Ass

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Samer Kalaf

Jamaal Williams does an interview on SNF after the Lions beat the Packers

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Jamaal Williams Has The Power Of God And Anime On His Side

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Los Angeles Rams v Seattle Seahawks

The Lions’ Playoff Hopes Are No More

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Maybe There’s No Curse On The Lions After All

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Dan Campbell Is Absolutely Going For It

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Dan McQuade

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Just Look At Aaron Rodgers

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The Lions Have A New Star Whose Prime They Can Waste

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell on the show Hard Knocks

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Dan Campbell Thinks Very, Very Hard About The Detroit Lions

Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions watches as his team plays the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

Detroit Lions v Denver Broncos

Dan Campbell Wants You To Believe That He And His Dogs Consume Three Pints Of Gelato Every Night

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