Barry Sanders believes Lions are on an upward trajectory

Sanders’ statement echoes Campbell’s post-game remarks after Detroit beat the New York Giants two weeks ago — the Lions are learning how to win.

The team recorded its first three-game win streak since November 2017, over the last four weeks Detroit appears to be finally turning a corner.

The Lions surrendered 414.5 yards of total offense and 28.2 points per game with 11 giveaways through the first seven weeks. But over the last four, they’re allowed a shade over 400 yards and 21.2 points per game with just three giveaways.

"Us being able to see that we're that close to winning those types of games (against teams like Buffalo), I think gives everybody in this locker room hope,” receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown told reporters after the game. “We know we're just so close, we've just got to eliminate the little mistakes, penalties here and there, play it clean and maybe they'll come our way the next time."