Saturday night’s loss to the Washington Commanders has hit the Detroit Lions hard. It’s doing a number on the Lions devoted fan base, too.
The social media reaction to the humbling, mistake-filled loss is pretty much in line with what’s expected after such a rough outing by the Lions. Fans are mad, frustrated and sliding between sad and angry at various aspects of the loss. Others have taken a broader look and come up with less reactionary takes in the face of an unexpected move into the offseason.
Here is a sampling of what’s being said around social media after the Lions loss to the Commanders, leading off with the voices of Lions players themselves:
Amon-Ra St. Brown “it’s just tough, tough for the fans, the players, the coaches, everyone involved” pic.twitter.com/Nk7jL1jOxn
— Jeff Riger (@riger1984) January 19, 2025
Lions QB Jared Goff: “I’m so painfully disappointed, and I’m sorry to our fans. It sucks.” pic.twitter.com/Z39webyrob
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 19, 2025
Dan Skipper’s contains a lot of profanity
Really feel for Ragnow. Dude’s been a warrior. Love the way he supports Goff to end this too. https://t.co/Zahd197X0M
— Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) January 19, 2025
Just got done stress eating and now back to moping around pic.twitter.com/s8Ip1d5ugC
— Sweta Patel (@sweta2311) January 19, 2025
Oh my god the 2024 Lions were Game of Thrones. Super exciting to watch then sucked when it mattered most.
— John Whiticar (@Whiticar) January 19, 2025
Huge Opinion:
Lions season ending playoff loss at home was a complete disaster- poor preparation, poor coaching, poor execution. Goff was brutal. No excuses for that God awful game.
With that said 15-3 is still a hell of a season especially with the massive injuries that hit…
— HUGE (@Hugeshow) January 19, 2025
Turnovers… unnecessary play calling….coaching errors…just a bad loss..credit Washington though…Daniels is DYNAMIC… Washington was the better team tonight
— Ivory Joe Jackson III/Kip (@ivolocity) January 19, 2025
Heartbroken for Detroit
Unbelievably impressed by Commanders
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) January 19, 2025
Sorry, but Jameson Williams isn’t throwing the ball with my season on the line, brother. Zero chance. That is one of the dumbest calls I’ve ever seen.
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) January 19, 2025
Too many guys on defense who were supposed to be out there but still didn’t make plays. Injuries took their toll, no doubt, but also too many guys who just didn’t show up tonight. https://t.co/RTHuJLXT1K
— Zac Snyder (@ZacSnyder) January 19, 2025
We’ll never believe in the Lions after this game. Hope they surprise us one day.
— Hellcat Redeye Widebody (@9257c6ad697142e) January 19, 2025
— Koula (@koulakarma) January 19, 2025
We’ll never believe in the Lions after this game. Hope they surprise us one day.
— Hellcat Redeye Widebody (@9257c6ad697142e) January 19, 2025
Final word goes to Lions legend Herman Moore…
To #LionsNation: this team didn’t come this far just to go this far. Stay strong, supportive, and inspired. More to come.
— Herman Moore (@HMAN84) January 19, 2025