The Detroit Lions entered Week 6 having rattled off four consecutive wins following an opening-day loss to the Green Bay Packers. They walked into Arrowhead Stadium with a target on their backs, though. Eventually, those expectations proved too heavy to bear as Kansas City’s juggernaut offense proved too much to contain. In a game that was closer than the final score suggests, the Lions’ most glaring weaknesses emerged under the bright lights of Sunday Night Football.

The Lions gave a fierce effort late in the game that nearly closed the gap. However, their own inconsistencies and costly mistakes handed the Chiefs a 30-17 victory that halted the Lions' ambitious streak. It also left fans pondering what went wrong.

Road to ruin

The loss was a harsh reality check for the Lions. They l

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