5 Reasons to Be Grateful For Detroit Lions

After 11 games of the 2025 season, the Detroit Lions currently sit with a record of 7-4.

While the team is dealing with struggles offensively and a shuffling of roles on the coaching staff, Dan Campbell's squad still has the opportunity to win the division for the third straight season and to make a run in the playoffs.

Here are five reasons to be grateful for the 2025 edition of the Lions.

Lions quickly pivot and make adjustments when needed

The Lions typically do not wait too long when their are clear signs of trouble or an issue that is impacting the team negatively.

John Morton's strengths have never been in-game play-calling. He simply does not have the experience as an offensive coordinator to call upon when considering what play to dial up in the fourth-quarter of a hotly contested battle.

When it became evident the offense could use a shakeup, Campbell made the decision to call plays and will do so for the remainder of the 2025 season.

Kelvin Sheppard improved the defense

Detroit's defense has the potential to become the true strength of the team. Despite dealing with a myriad of injuries, first-year defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard has empowered the defense to blend his philosophy with what they believe will result in success out on the field.

The game against the Giants seems more like an outlier than a trend, but Detroit's defense has steadily gained respect for their diligence against the run and for a linebackers unit that is carrying the entire defensive.

There are not many better trios playing linebacker on the same team than Derrick Barnes, Jack Campbell and Alex Anzalone.

Former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn set the table, but Sheppard is allowing a young, hungry and gritty group feast on the weaknesses of their opponent.

Aidan Hutchinson, despite facing heavy scrutiny, is still a cornerstone defensive end that will continue to grow and develop into a menacing force along Detroit's defensive line.