Thanksgiving was a fun one for the Detroit Lions wasn't it? They went out and got their first win since 2016 but dealt with a few injuries and struggled in that game. That made us curious to see if any of the power rankers gave up on the Lions after that one. Let's take a look. 

ESPN: 1st

Previous ranking: 1st

"First-time Pro Bowl nominee: Safety Kerby Joseph

In his third season, Joseph has sparkled on a Lions defense that has displayed spurts of dominance. Detroit's D at one point went 12 straight quarters without surrendering a touchdown, and Joseph has played a key role in its success with 56 tackles and 10 passes defended. He also had his first career pick-six in Week 9 at Lambeau Field, one of his league-lead-tying seven interceptions." – Eric Woodyard

The Athletic: 1st

Previous ranking: 1st

"Worst-case scenario: An early playoff loss

The Lions won their 10th straight game on Thursday, but they didn’t look unbeatable, scoring only once in the final 33 minutes and letting the Bears back into the game in the second half. Detroit still has to play the Packers, Bills, 49ers and Vikings, so it’s going to be tested, which might be good preparation for the playoffs. If this team loses early after all the expectations it has built up, Lions fans will be gutted." -Josh Kendall

Yahoo Sports: 1st

Previous ranking: 1st

"The Lions are taking on some injuries, particularly at linebacker and on the defensive line. Those injuries make Thursday night’s matchup vs. a very good Packers offense more challenging." -Frank Schwab

USA Today: 1st

Previous ranking: 1st

"Now 11-1 for the first time in club history after snapping a seven-game Thanksgiving skid, they'll take aim at their first-ever 11-game winning streak this Thursday night. Two massive games ahead with the Packers and Bills coming to Ford Field and threatening Detroit's very precarious perch atop the NFC standings … though hopefully they won't discourage more pass attempts from 335-pound RT Penei Sewell, who was sacked during his only opportunity on Turkey Day." -Nate Davis 

The Sporting News: 1st

Previous ranking: 1st

"The Lions got a little sloppy with their banged-up defense in the second half against the Bears, but they still smashed enough with the running game to build a nice cushion. They have become very difficult to beat." -Vinnie Iyer

CBS Sports: 1st

Previous ranking: 1st

"The injuries on defense are starting to add up. That can be a problem down the stretch and this week against the Packers. They've lost a lot of good players." -Pete Prisco

Bleacher Report: 1st

Previous ranking: 1st

"This may well be the best Detroit Lions team in franchise history. In terms of record, they are—no Lions team has ever started a season 11-1, and that's where the 2024 squad sits after outlasting the Bears on Thanksgiving for their 10th straight win." -NFL Staff

Sports Illustrated: 1st

Previous ranking: 1st

"I feel like Dan Campbell is both the absolute best and worst coach to have when you accidentally post your team’s offensive code words on social media. On one hand, he’s saying that it doesn’t matter which is cool and it takes the heat off your back. On the other hand, you have one of the league’s most mysteriously scary coaches in the NFL. Center Frank Ragnow once told me that what’s weird about Campbell is that he’s always at the facility, he’s always jacked and no one has ever seen him work out. You don’t want that guy mad at you." -Connor Orr

A small part of the Jamal Adams signing could signal a gigantic thing for the Lions future in free agency

The Detroit Lions have had some injury issues as of late and that's resulted in them going out to find some help in free agency. Over the weekend the team signed former All-Pro safety Jamal Adams to their practice squad. In his first media availability as a Lion he mentioned something that had me thinking […]