Is this their year?
The Detroit Lions have never reached the Super Bowl, let alone claimed a championship victory. Despite this history, bookmakers are optimistic that the team may finally have its breakthrough season.
Following Detroit’s dominant 31-9 victory over their division rival, the Minnesota Vikings, on Sunday night, the Lions have emerged as the +280 favorites to win the Super Bowl, according to DraftKings. This win has fueled hopes that they could contend for the league’s top prize.
Trailing the Lions in the odds rankings are the Kansas City Chiefs at +350, followed by the Baltimore Ravens at +600, Buffalo Bills at +650, and Philadelphia Eagles at +700. Teams with longer odds include the Vikings (+1600), Green Bay Packers (+2000), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+2500), and Los Angeles Chargers (+2800). Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders and Los Angeles Rams are both listed at +4500, with the Denver Broncos (+5500), Houston Texans (+8000), and Pittsburgh Steelers (+9000) rounding out the list as the biggest underdogs.
Despite the team’s rise to the top of the odds leaderboard, the Lions have had to overcome numerous setbacks, including key injuries. Among the sidelined players are standout defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, running back David Montgomery, and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, along with several others dealing with various health issues.
Detroit’s convincing win over Minnesota propelled them to the leading position in a competitive NFC playoff race and secured a crucial first-round bye. This break comes at an opportune time, offering much-needed rest for a team grappling with injuries across their roster.
