Albom: Lions prove they are ready for prime time with win over Ravens

“They all count the same, but there are some that feel a little bit different. And this is one of those”

− Troy Aikman, on ESPN, after the Lions 38-20 win over Baltimore

You live long enough, you get to write a sentence like this:

Monday Night was why so much of America loves the Detroit Lions . More Albom: Mitch Albom: Message received as Detroit Lions offense finds groove vs Chicago Bears Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

And they do. Love the Lions. And why shouldn’t they? This team, under Dan Campbell, runs out under the bright lights and puts on a show. They beat Super Bowl champions. They beat their former quarterback. They beat teams they are not supposed to beat in games they are not supposed to win.

They did it again Monday night ,