According to league official Jeff Miller, the number of injuries in the National Football League has dropped this season, but the Detroit Lions, who lead the league, have been hit just as hard as any other club. As they near the end of the 2024–2025 season and try to rebuild a roster that has been severely damaged by injuries, the Lions are trying to guarantee home field advantage throughout the NFC Playoffs. Before defensive tackle Alim McNeill suffered a season-ending torn ACL against the Bills and cornerback Carlton Davis III suffered a broken jaw, Detroit had a league-high 18 players on injured reserve.
Along with backup cornerback Khalil Dorsey, who sustained a fractured leg this past Sunday, the Lions placed both of their important defenders on injured reserve on Tuesday. As Detroit was ready to travel to play Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears this Sunday, a well-known Detroit sports website allowed Lions supporters to voice their frustrations on Monday regarding coach Dan Campbell’s team’s injury problems.
“#Lions fans this is a safe space, how are you feeling right now?” the page on its X account that Woodward Sports requested.
Fans’ reactions ranged widely, from some who seemed frustrated by the Lions’ recent injury issues to those who were happy with the team’s performance. “Sad and frustrated,” remarked one fan. “Even though we’re really close, it seems like our health is becoming worse every week.
Let’s win these final three games, earn the bye, and hopefully figure out how to put this squad back together. It’s just another three wins for a ring after that. To end the regular season, Detroit will play the San Francisco 49ers on the road on Monday, December 30, and then the Vikings at Ford Field on January 5. Another fan said, “It’s one freaking loss, why is everyone losing their minds?!?!”
Fantastic. Since I was a young child, I have adored this team. I am now 31. I have never witnessed anything like what I am witnessing from my team in my whole life. I’m feeling fine. Another supporter declared, “We will win a #SuperBowl. #OnePride.”
Amidst Lions’ well-known injury problems, a fan proposed a modification to owner Sheila Ford Hampton. They remarked, “Hate the injuries,” “If they have their next two games on grass, and have no injuries, the owner needs to consider growing grass nearby and putting it in the stadium for games,” they stated. “This is insane.”