(CBS DETROIT) – Each week, the Detroit Lions continue to dominate their opponents, and for fans, it’s a wave they want to continue to ride.
Following the Lions’ Thanksgiving game against the Bearsfans chanted through downtown Detroit. With every win the team shows how much it has improved.
The Lions are now 11-1, their best start to a season in franchise history.
“This is the most exciting year I’ve had as a Lions fan; before it was just hard and I persevered through it, but now, to finally get some excitement and be part of the good team, that’s what’s going on. John Hamilton told CBS News Detroit.
For cousins John and Michael Hamilton, attending a Lions game is a Thanksgiving tradition. The duo say the team’s growth since Dan Campbell’s coaching era is something to be thankful for.
“It was a steady slope between the first year of work, the second year showing progress and the third year being the fully released version of the lions,” John Hamilton said.
As the Honolulu blue fills downtown, fans say the gaming experience is exhilarating. Many hope that the team can finish the season strong and reach the Superbowl. If they achieve that, it would be the team’s first appearance in the Superbowl.
“We’re going to make it to the Superbowl. We’re dominant on offense, defense and special teams. We’re doing well,” Mike Kerr said.
With just a few weeks left until the end of the regular season, fans are preparing for a Lions takeover in New Orleans as the teams continue to win.
“When we get there, I’m going, I don’t care what it costs, I’m going,” James Srock said.
It has been a tough season for the team. Several players are injured, but fans want the team to ignore the noise and keep grinding.
“Man just keep driving, keep doing what and don’t let anyone else tell you different, just keep doing it because it works,” Hamilton said.
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