When thinking about the upcoming matchup between the Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens, it’s hard not to think of their last matchup back in 2023.

The Lions had finally turned the corner. They had taken down the Kansas City Chiefs in the opener. They had gotten out to a 5-1 record to start the year. It finally felt like they were as good as anyone else. Then a trip to Baltimore ended in a 38-6 shellacking that made Lions fans feel like they were further away than ever from a Super Bowl. It was shocking, it was disheartening, and it’s clearly scarring, because I’m still talking about it.

While the Ravens’ defense was smothering, it was their offense that looked particularly unstoppable. Lamar Jackson nearly had a perfect passer rating (155.8) after completing 21-of-27 passes for 357 yard

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