It was supposed to be the Detroit Lions appearing in Super Bowl 59. What the heck happened to the dream season that should have seen Dan Campbell's squad appear in front of a worldwide audience? Going all the way back to rookie minicamp and OTA's,

"The Lions are not there. The teams who are there, I couldn't care less if they win or lose. ... I'll be doing laundry," one fan said.

No team with a returning coach and two new coordinators has won a Super Bowl since the 2009 New Orleans Saints

Four ex-Lions players are currently on the rosters of the teams that will appear in Super Bowl 59 from New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Detroit Lions could be picked to play in the NFL kickoff game for the Week 1 2025 season opener at the Super Bowl winner. Here's a breakdown.

Lions fans have watched the Super Bowl as outsiders for nearly 60 years now. But there is a lingering sting that comes with this weekend this time around.

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Ben Raven and Kory Woods are on the inside with Lions coaches, staff and players. This is what fans need to know on game day and every day. The shocking divisional-round upset last month at Ford Field is still a fresh, bitter taste in the mouths of Detroit Lions fans, leaving some to wonder how they’ll carry themselves this weekend.