Not to be hyperbolic, but the Detroit Lions’ 27–24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings might go down as the most surprisingly unprepared and disappointing efforts of the Dan Campbell era. Coming off a bye, playing at home as near double-digit favorites against a quarterback making just his third career start, and facing a defense they’ve historically shredded—this should’ve been a statement game. Instead, it looked like the Vikings wanted it more, while the Lions were still out trick-or-treating.

Now sitting at 1-2 in the division with more losses than they had all of last regular season, Detroit has squandered the post-bye advantage and will be searching for answers. This week’s stock report—heavy on the red arrows—reflects just how far off their game they looked on Sunday.

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