Aaron Glenn Dismisses ‘Sky-Is-Falling’ Mentality Surrounding Lions With Strong Words

Despite boasting a stellar 12-2 record and ranking among the NFL’s top teams, the Detroit Lions are facing a wave of pessimism from some fans and analysts.

This negative outlook largely stems from the injuries that have hit the Lions’ defense, overshadowing what has otherwise been an outstanding season. The criticism was amplified after Detroit’s recent loss—a high-scoring 48-42 defeat against the Buffalo Bills—marking their first loss in nearly a month.

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On the bright side, this was the Lions’ first loss since September, and even in defeat, Detroit’s offense shone by putting up 42 points. While defensive struggles are a concern, the Lions’ elite offense remains a powerful counterbalance.

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn isn’t buying into the negativity. Addressing the backlash, he firmly rejected the notion that the sky is falling for Detroit.

“We’re 12-2, we’re in the playoffs. Why the hell is the sky falling?” Glenn said, via Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News. “Why should we sit back and wallow… it’s dumb.”

The Lions have no intention of throwing in the towel. Head coach Dan Campbell has fostered a culture of resilience that won’t allow the team to lose focus, regardless of injuries.

“We acknowledge the fact that we’ve lost players, we’ve lost really good players, but nobody cares. I mean, nobody cares, and nobody’s going to give us a pass or put an asterisk next to your record,” Campbell said when discussing the injuries.

“We play with three units here, and we’ll do what we have to do to win a game. And that’s all that matters,” Campbell added. “From here on out, all that matters is having one more point than the opponent. Period.”

As the Lions prepare to face the Chicago Bears, they lead the NFL in injured reserve players with 21—three more than the next closest team, the Cleveland Browns.

Even with these setbacks, the Lions have thrived all season. Until they prove otherwise, there’s no reason to panic. One rough game against the Bills isn’t enough to derail Detroit’s remarkable season.