Just thinking about the team’s current winning streak, quarterback Jared Goff said the Lions are 16-5 since a particular turning point. He cited the strong play of a group of players, including Goff, Frank Ragnow, Taylor Decker, Penei Sewell, Alim McNeill, and Amon-Ra St. Brown. The “flip” in momentum has also brought a nice closing-run benefit, with four of their final six games being played at home. The Lions’ home advantage has been key, with their only loss coming in Week 2 against the Bucs.
The team’s preparation focuses on both the opponent and the venue. “We prepare for loud environments,” said Taylor Decker. “We have a bunch of guys that are competitors that are not going to bat an eye, and they want to go into the lion’s den.” The Lions have a competitive locker room and enjoy the challenge of playing in hostile environments. They will have a chance to achieve a perfect road record in the coming weeks, with games at Chicago and San Francisco. The Bears have lost five straight games, and the Niners have dropped two straight.