.   The Detroit Lions have transformed from perennial underdogs to a formidable NFL contender.

For years, the team languished in mediocrity, with playoff appearances so rare they seemed like a distant dream. Now, everything has changed.

Their recent surge is impossible to ignore. After securing two consecutive playoff berths—a feat not accomplished since 1995—the Lions are making serious noise.

Their remarkable 12-1 record, punctuated by a thrilling 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers following their Thanksgiving win against Chicago, signals a team on the rise.

However, not everyone is fully convinced. Fox Sports analyst Joy Taylor has offered a nuanced perspective on the Lions’ aggressive playing style.

While she recognizes the team’s raw intensity and competitive spirit, she also raises important questions about their postseason strategy.

“When your entire season and legacy and line and jobs and everything that everybody has worked for all years on the line and you want to be like, ‘Well, we don’t, this is what we do.’ What you should do is win games.

What you should do is make the right call at the right moment that’s going to put you in the best position to win the game,” Taylor explained on a recent segment of SPEAK.

Her analysis goes beyond simple criticism.

Taylor appreciates the Lions’ fearless approach, a style that keeps opponents guessing and demonstrates the team’s competitive hunger.

Yet, she stresses the critical balance between aggression and strategic decision-making.

When everything is on the line, the Lions must prove they can transform their regular-season energy into calculated, precise play.

It’s about more than just intensity, it’s about making smart choices when the pressure is most intense.

The Lions have certainly captured the NFL’s attention, and now they must show they’re more than just a feel-good story.