The Detroit Lions rang in the New Year with a feast as they tore the Chicago Bears apart 41-10 on Sunday. The annihilation and possibility of a playoff run for the Lions has Twitter absolutely blowing up this evening.

The Lions came into this game following the absolute worst performance of the 2022 season. They were chewed up and spit out by the Carolina Panthers on Christmas Eve. Clearly, it was a game that lit a fire inside each and every one of them, because the team that showed up today was NOT the “Same Old Lions.”

The offense was unstoppable, and the defense didn’t let up a single score after the first quarter. Head Coach Dan Campbell says it was the bounceback this team needed.

“I was proud of our coaches, I was proud of our team. We bounced back and I knew we would because of the guys we have on this team, man, they went to work, they trusted us, we went full pads on Wednesday and said we’re going to get our identity back. And we’re going to recalibrate and those guys did that. They trusted us and they came out and it looked like that. It looked like we were ready to go. It looked like we were more physical. So, I was proud of them.”

The rookies showed up and showed out in this game. Aidan Hutchinson, Josh Paschal, and James Houston were electric. Hutch recorded a sack, a fumble recovery, and an interception. Paschal recorded two sacks, and James Houston tallied 3 sacks, 2 TFLs, and a forced fumble. Hutchinson spoke in the locker room about his success this season, saying he’s just doing his thing.

“It’s crazy. I’ve never touched the ball this much. Balls on the ground, balls in the air, I feel like I got a chance. So, it’s fun. It’s crazy to hear that stat, but I’m just out here doing my thing.”

Offensively, Jared Goff was able to find 10 different receivers and didn’t even use all of the tools in the tool belt. Brock Wright and D’Andre Swift came out with two touchdowns a piece, and Jamaal Williams was able to run the ball in for one touchdown in typical Jamaal fashion. The Lions were even able to put Nate Sudfeld in for two drives which is something they haven’t done yet this season.

The Lions and their playoff hopes gear up to play their final regular season game at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers either Saturday or Sunday. The way this team is playing, the possibilities, and the natural Honolulu Kool-Aid drinkers have broken Twitter this evening.

Twitter Reactions:

GO LIONS. Y’all need to beat packers somehow pic.twitter.com/XvZDSCXGm3

— Mohammad (@SeaGoat03) January 1, 2023

Wild that an 8-8 Lions team is one of the best I’ve seen in my lifetime. Young playmakers on both sides of the ball. I’m happy with whatever happens next. I know they’ll show up win or lose.

— Matt Akers (@mattakersmusic) January 1, 2023

PLAYOFFS SMELL LIKE FRESH KNEECAPS

— Detroit Lions Memes (@LionsMemes) January 1, 2023

The Jaguars & Lions go into week 18 with chance to win & get into the playoffs, just like all the analysts predicted… pic.twitter.com/gzEjNYzIj0

— Steve Schale 🇺🇸🇺🇦 (@steveschale) January 1, 2023

As a Detroit Lions fan, I need the Vikings to beat the Packers today, and naturally the Vikings are Vikings-ing the shit out of their game so far. Of course the Lions would still need to win at Green Bay next week, where they are guaranteed to Lions the shit out of that game, so.

— Chris Maka – BLUE CHECK MARK (@chrismaka) January 1, 2023

The #Lions are blasting that @GmacCash in Ford Field after today’s win. pic.twitter.com/gfaQk0L3IB

— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) January 1, 2023

Thank DETROIT LIONS for making me a happy Sum bitch!!!! GO BLUE!!!!!!

— Eddy Maze (@MazeEddy) January 1, 2023

@Lions won, now I’m stressing over different games lol

— Michael (@mpeck0322) January 1, 2023

So are the @Lions Americas team this year? Seems like everyone except packers fans are rooting for us 😏😏 #OnePride

— FatherSeabass (@FatherSeabass) January 1, 2023

Regardless of next week’s outcome, this team has exceeded my expectations and then some, never thought I’d be in the position to say that after one more good off-season the lions could become legit contenders. Truly amazing to be able to see it happen in real time.

— DetroitMob (@DetroitMob) January 1, 2023

GB gonna get the win today so it’s Lions & Packers to get in. Get ready to go all out and show them no mercy. Time for the packers to start getting a little taste of humility!Make it a lot of humility!!!They won the first 2 Super Bowls for crying out loud! Strong,aggressive,win! https://t.co/mmxjsoqMjh

— J.R. (@southlobo) January 1, 2023