Did The Lions Finally End The NFL’s Most TOXIC Curse ?

How a disgruntled NFL quarterback cursed his former team, the Detroit Lions, and sent the franchise spiraling into 60 years of futility marred by injury, and controversy.
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[@shotgames5287]

After watching the whole video, i expected this to be made by sports center or another massive sports channel (idk if sports center does stuff like this, I'm from Switzerland so I dont watch American TV) but i was amazed that this was done by a channel with 80 subs. This is top quality content and if you continue to put videos like this out, im sure you're going to grow to be huge. well researched, well spoken and very informative. Already can't wait for the next video.

[@firstteamfootball]

Words can’t describe how much this means to our team. We appreciate all the support this early on in our journey and promise to put out more high quality content in the near future

[@FilmmakerOfYT]

You are so right. Small content creators should get more spotlight.

[@firstteamfootball]

@@FilmmakerOfYT seriously though....just watched some of your videos and they deserve way more love

[@FilmmakerOfYT]

@@firstteamfootball Thank you! I also think many small creators like myself should get a sliver of more respect.

[@Yooper14]

Reliving those horrible ref calls is painful. But on the other end of the spectrum, just seeing a short snippet of our playoff win over the Rams fills me with so much joy! That win meant so much to us Lions lifers. Love this team!

[@firstteamfootball]

That's why we love football. 30 years of misery can be cured in 60 minutes

[@davidgreenidge9879]

I agree I've been watching these cats for over 50+ years this new front office and staff knows what's its doing.

[@UpsonPrattJr.]

I still don't understand why the NFL doesn't want the Lions to succeed. All those bad calls were straight from the top, predetermined, but why? I'm a Raiders fan and we all know why the NFL hates the Raiders. Al didn't do us any favors there. What the hell did the Lions ever do for the powers to be to make sure the they can't win primetime/playoff games?

[@samueldenton5512]

​@@UpsonPrattJr.Bruh I've been asking the same thing. But not to sound arrogant things are beginning to look up for the Lions. With their recent success the NFL can no longer ignore, disrespect, or hide the Lions away. The refs skunky calls will be heavily scrutinized.

[@kevinpage3610]

Same

[@zakfuji6303]

I am a life long Steelers fan but I've always liked the Lions, after watching this and learning about the history of this "curse" and those HORRIBLE ref calls... I now have 2 teams to root for.

[@RedWing88]

I remember when you guys went to the SB at ford field. All the lions fans were hoping you would win because of Jerome Bettis. Us lions fans respect the Steelers. Terry Bradshaw autographed my Terry Bradshaw rookie card.

[@-BUGZ-]

@@RedWing88I second this, I have always had respect for the Steelers and that superbowl here was crazy black and yellow literally everywhere when we are used to Blue, Silver, Red and Orange in the city lol

[@michaelgreen5824]

I wish that everyone could just appreciate what the Detroit Lions have accomplished this year. What we need to do is look at 2023 in a historical perspective. What Dan Campbell has done for the Lions in his 3 years as head coach mirrors what Chuck Noll did for the Pittsburgh Steelers about a half century ago. Like the Lions of the recent decades, the Steelers were perennial losers for the first 4 decades of their existence. They had never even played in a playoff game until 1972. Hall of Fame Coach Noll took that job in 1969, and launched a dynasty that won 4 Super Bowls during the 1970s and is considered the team of the decade. But it took him some time to build that dynasty as the first of those 4 Super Bowls was played in 1974. I would like to offer Coach Campbell a mulligan on this year's playoffs realizing that Rome, the Steelers, and the Lions weren't built in a day. Keep in mind that the Steelers have remained consistent winner's over the past half century once their organizational culture was changed.

[@donaldforest1942]

Detroit Lions should be better because the Lions are allowed to challenge the refs with instant replay,anytime you allow gambling in sports it means the games are fixed,that why the NFL is now an entertainment business and not a sport business ,it's as bad as wrestling crooked refs that get called out for not doing their job and the next week they are still working it happened to the Lions last season again with bad referees the next week they got the same ref who blew the call last week before,the NFL has no shame.

[@wylandhall7902]

i’m a lions fan but i’ve always loved the steelers too, we can both root for each other this year🎉

[@whosyaghaddy5382]

The amount of emotions this video put me through as a lions fan is insane man. This franchise has been through it on the field and off as fans have dealt with this team getting shit on by other fans its whole life during the SB era and even by their own fans. Love this team and am glad they represent the state of michigan and am glad things are finally ending with that damn curse.

[@richman61]

62 here. They are the only NFL team I root for, my home team The Lions! We will win, I can feel it more than ever.

[@STATEROCKSMW2]

I am a Packers fan that lives an hour away from Detroit. I loved this video. I honestly hope the lions start getting the respect they deserve. I remember watching the Texans Thanksgiving game and was shocked. I hope for the next 5 years that the Packers and Lions are battling for NFC North title. It will make my family functions alot more fun. Great video.

[@firstteamfootball]

we are thinking about doing a video on the packers. what do you think?

[@roems6396]

Are you from Michigan, or Wisconsin?

[@STATEROCKSMW2]

I'm from Michigan. I live an hour away from Detroit.

[@STATEROCKSMW2]

@firstteamfootball I would absolutely love that. Gives me another video to send to my friends that are bears fans. They been talking so much shit to me about Love.

[@roems6396]

@@STATEROCKSMW2 I can’t understand fans that root for the bandwagon teams from other states. One of my good friends is also a Packers fan, and I could never understand it.

[@michaelgreen5824]

I wish that everyone could just appreciate what the Detroit Lions have accomplished this year. What we need to do is look at 2023 in a historical perspective. What Dan Campbell has done for the Lions in his 3 years as head coach mirrors what Chuck Noll did for the Pittsburgh Steelers about a half century ago. Like the Lions of the recent decades, the Steelers were perennial losers for the first 4 decades of their existence. They had never even played in a playoff game until 1972. Hall of Fame Coach Noll took that job in 1969, and launched a dynasty that won 4 Super Bowls during the 1970s and is considered the team of the decade. But it took him some time to build that dynasty as the first of those 4 Super Bowls was played in 1974. I would like to offer Coach Campbell a mulligan on this year's playoffs realizing that Rome, the Steelers, and the Lions weren't built in a day. Keep in mind that the Steelers have remained consistent winner's over the past half century once their organizational culture was changed.

[@firstteamfootball]

Great comparison!

[@johnboehmer6683]

Interestingly enough, the Pittsburgh Steelers history is part of the Bobby Layne curse. Pittsburgh was of course the team Layne was traded to. Pre-Layne, as stated, they were perennial losers, never winning a playoff game. And though things didn't change overnight, the 60s saw Pittsburgh with some high seasons to go with the lows. And more importantly, they have become the winningest franchise in the NFL since the 70s.

[@stevennash6980]

It’s the lions year next year….im calling it

[@firstteamfootball]

someone come back to this comment in a years time and let us know what happens

[@beaujensen4245]

Jeff Daniel’s bathed in bourbon, you damn right the curse is gone! This team is going to WILL it to happen this year baby! One pride!

[@papacum5772]

Yessss sir! The day Goff got traded to Detroit, i told my boss that the Lions would be Super Bowl champs in the 2024/2025 season!

[@hacksignify]

I hope so, I think yall got cursed again when San Francisco got their 60 year revenge

[@khylenance]

Houston fan here… i hope its stroud against you guys… im rooting for lion fans… i hope you guys can win it all too… one day… even if its against dallas or houston 🤷‍♂️…

[@amistry605]

I as a Bears fan will be rooting for the Lions when they get to the superbowl. It will be well earned... 🐻⬇️

[@firstteamfootball]

Rootin for a division rival?!

[@amistry605]

@firstteamfootball Yeah, I kinda feel bad for them. Even though they're division rivals, I don't hate them as much as the Vikings or the other team from Wisconsin.

[@amistry605]

@firstteamfootball I can empathize with their fans as they've never seen a Superbowl win, or even an appearance (I've seen the Bears lose a Superbowl). The Vikings had 4 chances already. 😂😂😂

[@TB1_EDITS12]

@@amistry605thanks I’m rooting for you guys too

[@amistry605]

@@TB1_EDITS12 🙂👍

[@jarrodheffron1414]

Dan Campbell's introduction speech is still the funniest speech from a coach in any sport that I've ever heard. Fuckin love that guy. 😅😅

[@firstteamfootball]

One of the best coaching personalities to come around in a while

[@michaell874]

If they stay healthy, then there is nothing that I can see that will stop the Lions from a rematch against the 49ers in next year’s NFC Championship Game.

[@johnboehmer6683]

The NFC is going to be quite a bit better this year, but so is Detroit. Just sayin', it's gonna take more than just good health for Detroit to make it.

[@michaell874]

@@johnboehmer6683 When has the NFC North/ Central ever had the best division in the NFC?

[@johnboehmer6683]

@@michaell874 Why do you ask? I didn't say anything about that. but it's a good question, got me curious, I might just do some research. I know there were several years in the 90s where Detroit, Green Bay, and Minnesota were all very good or great... Chicago not so much...

[@donaldforest1942]

The only thing holding the Lions back are the NFL and the poor state of referees who fix games !!

[@michaell874]

@@donaldforest1942 There is a pecking order of refereeing bias in the NFL, and the Lions are certainly not at the top of it. Since they moved back to Los Angeles and with retirement of Tom Brady, the Rams are ranked just below the Giants and Steelers and just possibly above the 49ers.

[@Intrenxic_Dark]

Lifelong Lions fan here and I appreciate this superb video. High-quality production, great commentary, and overall fantastic presentation. In my heart of hearts, I believe that the curse is over and now we have to make it on our own steam. Whether or not we'll do that is a completely different situation but, for now, there are no more excuses.

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you!! It’s go time for them.

[@ScottsTots612]

I need to rant about this. Not only did the zebras pick up the call on the pi against the cowgirls, but they just allowed dez to run onto the field to complain about the call.. that's two missed calls that should've been on the cowgirls, and yet it was 4th and 1 Detroit..

[@firstteamfootball]

Dez running out on the field without any sort of acknowledgment from the refs will forever be puzzling

[@deat3456w]

Makes my blood boil while watching it. After all these years it still hurts lol

[@brianmorski4299]

I really appreciate you mentioning the guards we lost tragically. Also, you showed a pic of Roy Williams when you mentiond BMW. Roy was the onyl one whi worked out at all, and we fleeced dallas for him later. The high points of the era...

[@firstteamfootball]

After doing our research, we were completely shocked to learn about the tragic paralyzation of Mike Utley and passing of Eric Andolsek

[@firstteamfootball]

Good catch on the mike Williams/Roy Williams mixup! Dallas was fleeced but they got their get-back though 😅

[@brianmorski4299]

@@firstteamfootball Reggie Brown was another player who's career ended on a board. I just root for guys to get up each play, at this point. Don't forget that Burlsons 3 OPI calls in the Saints playoff game. Or Lomas Brown guaranteeing a playoff win against the Eagles in the 90s. So much painful history. Still love em, and it makes this success sweeter.

[@knowprosports]

Even though I’m a fan of another NFL team. I think I speak for any football fan when I say “ I wouldn’t hate to see the Lions finally make it to and win a Super Bowl”

[@knowprosports]

Same thing goes for the Browns and Bengals…

[@buckeyeinmi9950]

I bear the weight of a combined 85 years of suffering from my dad, a lifelong lion fan who passed away before the 2021 NFL draft, 2 days and 2 years ago. I myself am 25 and i must say. This year. It feels different compared to offseasons past. These lions. You could probably put them at ground zero for a nuke and it'd only make the team that much stronger. But i also remember the anger, sadness, heartache and pain that came with us getting to this point. Watching terrible call after horrid play with shitloads of questionable coaching and GM decisions mixed in between. This. Is different. This feels like how the Lions should play.

[@Loganbub]

RIP to your Father I wish he could of seen this past season. One thing I made sure to do was watch every playoff game with my Dad since we never got to have this. I’m 31 now lol had to wait that long to have that moment.

[@AceBG27]

Yeah that just about sums it up. What other team loses a playoff game 5 to nothing? You could’ve added the Lions playoff Bowl wins in the early 60’s when the team was good but couldn’t get by the Pack. And maybe any number of record breaking FG losses - Tom Dempsey and Justin Tucker come to find. But that Monday night loss to Rodgers and the Packers just about sums up my 60 years of Lions fandom - that was particularly painful. In real time I turned to my then 13 year old son and said just before that play was run, “we are about to lose this game”. But hey, on the other hand I was one of the 62,000 in attendance when the Lions beat the Matthew Stafford led Rams in last years playoffs to break the drought. What a scene that was - complete strangers hugging and crying with each other. It was unforgettable and quite the payoff for all these years of frustration. The greatest day in Lions history since 1957.

[@ManuelCorrea-jr3ds]

😂😢😅🤔🤭🤫

[@cip7068]

I'm not a Lions fan but I'm really pulling for their poor fans. My team has been a tragedy too for about 40 years so I understand

[@firstteamfootball]

They were down bad for so long! Who’s your team?

[@RedWing88]

@@firstteamfootballIf I had to guess, he’s probably a Browns fan.

[@levirooney9957]

putting win next to the cowboys game is too good XD. DECKER REPORTED

[@subtlebluntduality5997]

Great video. One story you missed was the sudden death of Don McCafferty in 1974. He was about to start his second season as the head coach of the Lions but right before training camp was going to start, he suffered a fatal heart attack while mowing the lawn at his house.

[@AceBG27]

Or how about the Lions have the only player in NFL history to die in a game? Chuck Hughes, 1971 vs the Bears.

[@crypticzomb8994]

My family has been fans of the lions since the 50s. This video gave me a lot of emotions because it remember the stories my grandfather told me about the team when I was just a kid… I can tell you my grandfather would be proud of his favorite team if he was still here… love ya gramp 🙏 hope you have a good view up there

[@caseydavisimagery]

Hey Peeps! This is his FIRST VIDEO! Pretty damn good kid. I subscribed to support quality work. No stock footage, no AI voice-over. Well done.

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank YOU Casey. This is our first video but we’ve got so much more good stuff coming soon

[@ManifestMyFuturesDestiny]

Being a Lions fan, I commend you on one of the most accurate displays of the history of this team that I've ever seen. A couple of minor things: -You mentioned one of the bad draft picks of the Millen Era was Mike Williams but you showed Roy Williams's picture. -When displaying the 2023 Lions record, you marked a win against Dallas when they loss (they should have won). Otherwise, you did an amazing job.

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it and we appreciate your feedback!

[@nwedge4]

It’s hard to believe that one team can have so much bad luck for 50 years.

[@WhisperingEntity]

Hello! Its ya boi! Chargers fan here!

[@user-pk8uf3er7v]

Theirs no such thing as a cursed team. Just bad leadership. Unfortunately some teams have had decades of bad leadership.

[@RickC-sc5ki]

The true curse is blaming a "curse" every time something goes wrong! Cursed by a widely accepted go-to excuse! 3 excuses in fact!! The "curse", the refs and Roger Goodell!! Only losers look for excuses! Winners accept their flaws, identify the problem and work on a SOLUTION to repair that flaw!

[@jasontelmos7936]

I’ve waited a long time for this - this is the year!! Great video, super well done. Watch out 30-for-30, there’s a new game in town 🤯

[@titomachismo]

I logged on to my phone after watching on TV just to say... your video quality is so professional and the audio, all though far from bad, just is not equal. You're so close to a high-end production! Thank you for all the hard work. I subscribed

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you for the feedback and the sub Tito! We greatly appreciate the support and will have more content coming soon

[@firstteamfootball]

We got a new mic for the next vid 💯

[@christopherscruggs3897]

Thanks for this upload!

[@hacksignify]

I'm a packers fan with a deep affection for the lions. Excellent video, subbed and waiting for more

[@paranoidandroid4270]

Deep affection for a division rival. What is wrong with you?

[@hacksignify]

@paranoidandroid4270 well, hard to be like... against them when I hadn't seen them ever win anything till last year. I mean I'm in my thirties. They've been shit for so long that them actually getting good was exciting to see. I don't live and breathe cheese, I can look outside some stupid rivalry and root for a team that deserves it

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you for the sub! New video in the next couple of days!

[@RedWing88]

@@paranoidandroid4270It’s a mutual respect between divisional rivals.

[@Siberian_Chipmunk]

Great video. Thank you for making it!

[@firstteamfootball]

Glad you enjoyed it! Be on the look out for more content coming soon...

[@firstteamfootball]

What video have you always wanted to see ?

[@LionsOnTheHunt313]

Wow, as a fan since 1990, reliving all those terrible years, tragedies, and f'd up calls was tough to watch... until the end. This new regime is legit and the best the Lions have ever had in place. The league has been put on notice... the LIONS ARE HERE!!! GREAT video guys & much appreciated 💯

[@Primeshazam]

Great video guys! Let's go Lions!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, stay tuned for more content

[@firstteamfootball]

What video would you want to see next ?

[@Primeshazam]

@@firstteamfootball Hmmmm let's see. When I was a kid, my favs were Walter Payton, Billy Sims, The Steel Curtain, Terry Bradshaw, etc. I know the videos from back then will be a tad grainy but I am always interested in that era.

[@weightsandreptiles7932]

Usually watch from my TV, so I don’t comment often. But I had to grab my phone to say thanks for this doc, it was painful LOL, but great job man! Excellent quality

[@firstteamfootball]

Of course, glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the comment!

[@DamonNomad82]

Interesting that the Lions began and ended the 1980s drafting running backs who had both: - Played for college teams in the state of Oklahoma that then belonged to the Big 8 Conference. - Won the Heisman Trophy in their respective junior seasons in college. - Had first names (or nicknames) starting with "B" and last names starting with "S".

[@firstteamfootball]

Wild isn’t it?

[@RickC-sc5ki]

And both ended their careers early😢

[@austinbean3636]

This video was absolutely awesome.

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you Austin! Glad you enjoyed it

[@brookestevenson7645]

Great video, keep it up. Stay encouraged!

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you! More content coming soon!

[@joeytringali3611]

Amazing and super professional video. I was shocked to see you have under 500 subs. you will blow up if you keep making videos like this. Some of the footage you got from back in the day is crazy, shows you truly do your research and know what you’re talking about.

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you Joey! The sub means a lot and helps us grow quicker so we can keep putting out videos like this, glad you enjoyed it

[@johnnyslokes2712]

I'm just grateful that I was there and got to see the Lions win not one but two home playoff games. I felt like I got to watch a part of history and while I hope it's the first of many, theres no saying how many they'll actually win So I'm grateful for that

[@firstteamfootball]

The atmosphere must’ve been crazy….

[@johnnyslokes2712]

@firstteamfootball I feel like that even if they get over the hump and make it the super bowl.. with their history, they'll have to get there at least twice to win one 😂 All jokes aside most weeks, not just the playoffs, that place was rocking every week! We party in the Eastern Market before the games

[@andrewseburg4095]

I have to give you HUGE props on your production quality. I came here as a Lions fan who was looking for something to listen to while starting my work day. I didn't expect to find a gem like this so early in the morning. I'm now subbed and I'm looking forward to more of your content. Keep it up and the limit is the stars.

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you Andrew! High quality production is what we strive for. We appreciate the sub

[@KungFuJesus187]

Sheila ,Spielman, Campball, and Holmes in 2020 was the answer!

[@firstteamfootball]

Definitely different than prior leadership!

[@johnboehmer6683]

Spielman doesn't get nearly enough credit. Great move on Sheila's part to acknowledge her lack of knowledge, in hiring him and Barry as "consultants." But there's no way we bring on Holmes and Campbell if she's going it alone, or using the carryover patsys in the front office. In Spielman pointing finding those two, the turnaround began.

[@ryansmukala7618]

I always laugh at that Barry run against the cowboys. One of their guys was walking because he thought Barry was down. I mean there was a pile of cowboys players around him. Barry takes off down the field and the dude turns his head and looks shocked

[@user-sj6cj6gf5b]

ONE DAMN PRIDE

[@firstteamfootball]

the best, worst team in the NFL

[@cl5619]

You should have included the very odd yet notable first ever championship game in NFL history with the Portsmouth Spartans at Chicago Bears

[@lakerskid2013]

Wasn’t that the one that used horse or cow manure as a part of their mixture for the playing field?

[@johnkirchner1771]

great content!

[@gmantubs]

Great video!

[@firstteamfootball]

Thanks Greg, appreciate the support! We have a sick pipeline of videos coming soon

[@waregreg]

Nice work, thanks.

[@Tt-tf8du]

This is a great video ❤

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Tt-tf8du]

@@firstteamfootball a lot! Very good work !

[@TheMasterBaiter99]

Very well put together vid, you gained a sub. As a raiders fan a vid on their downfall since their last SB appearance would be a good idea for a future vid.

[@firstteamfootball]

Glad you liked it and thanks for the sub! The raiders are on our radar 💯

[@RedRaptor7]

I’m not even a Lions fan but this was a great in depth video and I watched the whole thing. If you could make a video about the downfall of the Falcons that would be amazing.

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you for the feedback! We could cook something up for the falcons

[@soonerdad3]

Awesome video, as a lifelong Lions fan this was a walk down memory lane that I would rather forget. However, we finally have all of the pieces in place to finally end the curse once and for all.

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! They’ve got some DAWGS

[@unDURYEAted]

I think it's funny when people always say the Lions haven't gone to the Super Bowl, which is true, they haven’t. But the Lions are 9th all time in championships. You can't just change the name from the NFL Championship to Super Bowl. They won it all and were champions of the league 3 times. The name has NOTHING to do with it.

[@heath1948]

There are certain teams like Us and the browns where the NFL says oh yes you have them what we're not fully going to recognize them

[@choopiebmw]

@10:43 That's Roy Williams in the pic not Mike Williams, other than that fucking EPIC video dude!👏👏👏

[@firstteamfootball]

Good catch, thank you!

[@firstteamfootball]

What video would you want to see next ?

[@MrThreewide]

Great video. Maybe a video of a close inside look on how Goff’s career which seemed to be all but over, came to Detroit and begin to succeed.

[@firstteamfootball]

Glad you enjoyed it! The Jared Goff resurgence in Detroit needs to be studied

[@pattyg1184]

Awesome video 🎉

[@firstteamfootball]

Appreciate it Patty!

[@jsdb321]

This was brilliant! And you have an awesome voice for narration! Ok, just for accuracy sake and no other, two VERY minor details to point out. 1) it's Portsmouth, not Portsmith. 2) the "take the wind" game was not played in Chicago. It was played at Memorial Stadium in Champaign-Urbana (University of Illinois) where the Bears played while they renovated, and ruined, Soldier Field (soon to be their former home stadium). Great stuff, man! You are super talented. Keep it going!

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you John for the helpful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate the support

[@DetroitFishigan]

Good video 👊

[@JonyRotten]

Awesome video ty

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you Jony!

[@the1nonlyk313]

one thing on the mcdc hire dan reached out to Detroit and told them he wanted the job but other than that amazing video of our pain and so far redemption with dan

[@snasbury]

The week 17 game against Dallas marked as a win is awesome

[@firstteamfootball]

Oops 🤔😜

[@BlazeOfGlory742]

Not a Lions fan lol but you really put this video together. As much as a diehard birds fan I am I love learning about the history of the franchises. Great job.

[@firstteamfootball]

Glad you enjoyed the video! There will be more content like this coming out in the near future for both college and NFL football

[@AlienSneak]

Nice vidéo, thanx.

[@joelpenigar]

27:40 I love how you marked that Cowboys game as a "win" even though we got shafted on the 2 point conversion and the L column is correct otherwise. Nice touch! #GoLions #DeckerReportedAsEligible

[@firstteamfootball]

Glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@christopherscruggs3897]

Love the stat about Bobby Layne and staffords high school that is amazing

[@bjam69]

This is a VERY good video and it's hard to watch all the heartbreak we as Lions fans have endured. I think adding the fastest OT loss ever against the Bears on Thanksgiving when they ran back the kickoff (I was there) and adding in the part of the Lions/Cowboys playoff game where Dez removed his helmet ON THE FIELD and didn't get flagged in that game (on top of the picked up OPI flag that got picked up). Great video and I love it!

[@firstteamfootball]

Appreciate all the feedback. We may do a follow up video and add in some of these details. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it

[@bjam69]

@@firstteamfootball I did subscribe and loved the video!! Steven P told me about it and as a long suffering Lion fan, I loved it! I catch tons of flack here in Milwaukee (the heart of Packer country) and even John Kuhn calls me a Packer Fan in a Lion jersey!!! Thank you and looking forward to more content!

[@firstteamfootball]

Steven p is the man. You’re in the right place 👍🔥

[@Eastside313Antdog]

Yoo great job on this video. Detroit vs everybody .... Westside raised Eastside bread AntDog

[@fredricclack7137]

DyNasty Bginz ⚒️🦁💙

[@kathyo6084]

The tide is turning, I can feel it!

[@firstteamfootball]

Maybe so

[@DiegoOspina86]

What a awesome video. Congratulations buddy

[@firstteamfootball]

thanks brother

[@ItsYoot]

I'm so glad I gave this a watch. As a Lions fan, thank you for the great vid.

[@firstteamfootball]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@s1mplexjackttv]

Even though we lost in the NFC CG, I know the curse is broken. Dan and Brad will have statues built. It will happen

[@misty0469]

You could make an entire 30 minute video essay just about the misadventures of 90s Lions football Barry Sanders, field goals, and the most insane shit that literally happens to no other team ever

[@tgrippe93]

Love how they showed Roy E Williams when they mentioned Mike Williams. Roy was one of the few productive players during the Millen Era.

[@johnboehmer6683]

Great video! Very thorough accounting of "the curse" era. Another good ref example would have been the two phantom illegal hands to the face calls, along with about four other extraordinarily bad calls against Detroit in that Monday night game against Green Bay. Detroit 2-0-1, Green Bay 2-1 going in, playing for first place,... I think the Quintricia regime was officially derailed completely that night. The next day, every national sports show was in an uproar over how the refs didn't just hand the victory to the Packers, they gave it to them five, six times! Fans calling in from everywhere in disbelief... STINKIN' BOBBY LAYNE!!! Then, along comes Peyton to say, "enough of this crap," do his hocus pocus in the cooler, and it's a new day in Detroit!!! When the Lions win the Superbowl this year, someone needs to pull Manning down from the deluxe suites to the field, so Campbell and the rest of the team can carry him off the field on their shoulders...

[@firstteamfootball]

Great insight on the hands to the face. Was that against Tre Flowers? Carrying Peyton off the field would be wild hahaha

[@johnboehmer6683]

@@firstteamfootball Yup, you remember too! What a sham...thanks again

[@firstteamfootball]

Of course!

[@1funkylionsfan913]

You forgot to mention the fact that on the play with petigrew , dez ran onto the field without his helmet on to argue . Which is a 15 yard personal foul that wasn't called . Then caldwell chose to punt on a 4th and short which lead to a 7 yard punt at mid field

[@DiegoOspina86]

You forgot another sad detail: in 1971 the WR Chuck Hughes falling down suddenly in the field, dying minutes later.

[@DanielVeteto-fj4fi]

The only way to prove that the Lions are done with the curse. Simple win at least 1 playoff game this upcoming season.

[@firstteamfootball]

One more playoff win would certainly help

[@truethatproductions]

Week 16, 2023 was not a loss to the Vikings but they did lose week 14 to the Bears

[@truethatproductions]

Great video btw...my comment may have seemed a little rude

[@sydneystuder4442]

This is the first video I've seen that mentioned Chris spielman as the start of things - good to see it

[@firstteamfootball]

He played a MASSIVE role and doesn’t get enough credit!

[@davidsteffes2981]

The most toxic curse was WCF becoming the sole owner of the team. He couldn't pick a GM or HC. His meddling in draft picks and free agency was horrific. He died and now his daughter Shelia Ford Hamp is turning it around. How you ask? By surrounding the team with people who know how to win games and by listening to them. Solved it for you.

[@TonyStebbins]

Nice video. Hoping you get some subscribers and we see more of this kind of thing.

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you, Tony! We appreciate the support and we’ve got more on the way!

[@ggilyard1]

This just fuels me with rage

[@jamespaz4368]

Great video! As a DieHard Packers fan I respect the Lions. I'm glad to see them trending upwards in the right direction.

[@timdj9826]

Im a bills fan at heart but love what the lions have done & respect the transformation that made this current team!!! I was pulling for them hard to win it all this past season.

[@davidmata4786]

Not a Lions Fan but we're pulling for you Detroit. Love the culture your coach has built..

[@jordannewton4358]

How does this channel only have less than 400 subs? They need so many more.

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you Jordan! We appreciate the sub! We have a ton of GREAT content coming soon

[@firstteamfootball]

you can say you were one of the OG followers

[@ronnelturner272]

We gone earn it 2024

[@justinamerican8200]

3:04 It's crazy how much that clip looks like Barry Sanders.

[@firstteamfootball]

Wild right??? Two number 20 RBs drafted around a decade apart in the top 3

[@LionsOnTheHunt313]

​​@@firstteamfootballWith the same initials playing college ball in the same state. Sims also was Sanders football idol. I grew up in Oklahoma and moved to Michigan at the end of 89', right in time for the start of Barry's legendary career! I was 9 yrs old... Barry is why I love football & the Lions 💯

[@stephendrigans3667]

Skol. Always partial to the Lions. Even I will admit that those were some bad calls. You now won the division VIKINGS, Bears, and packers are coming for the crown. Skool! Good movie well put together. SKOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!

[@firstteamfootball]

Who’s gonna be the Vikings QB next year?? Maybe one of the guys in our top 10 prospects vid dropping next week

[@rrpearsall]

​@firstteamfootball possibly JJ, just pray he goes goes later than projected and Lions make a move as he is a perfect culture fit and Goff would be a perfect mentor to prepare the youngest qb in the early draft. Michigan has a record 20 players sent to the draft. No college team comes close to paralleling Lions grinding smashmouth unselfish team players on and off the field. Would love to see 3 BET players as new Pride members this draft

[@johnnyslokes2712]

​@@rrpearsallI think JJ ends up a top 10 pick

[@shadybrain3424]

to say that lions fans were dissapointed losing to the 9ers is like saying someone was upset that they put too much ice in a free coffee.

[@iamhungey12345]

They hadn't won since 1957. Disappointed would have been a bit too generous regarding the Lions fans.

[@brettpeterson4941]

Amazing thumbnail dude holy shit

[@christopherscruggs3897]

This Peyton’s place thing is INSANE! Whoever owns this channel please create a Patreon I will be the first one to sign up

[@firstteamfootball]

Glad you enjoyed the video Christopher! We’re working on a lot of exciting things right now and will keep everyone updated on what’s coming next

[@PharSyde6ix]

The interesting thing about MCDC's first press conference is, the world may not have understood, that was for Lions fans! Everyone made fun of him but we knew what he was talking about! I was so hyped after I seen that! All about chompin those kneecaps, One Pride baby!!!!

[@jumpforjoy6]

Damn😮, this team deserves to win like no other. No pressure, Dan Campbell!

[@retrodog65]

Really first class documentary..made me a Lions convert for sure.

[@firstteamfootball]

Thank you! We have more long form, documentary style content on the way

[@elfofcourage]

If there was a franchise other than the Raiders that knew a thing about ref ball, its the Lions.

[@firstteamfootball]

What raiders content would you like to see??

[@elfofcourage]

@@firstteamfootball nothing really. Im a Pats fan. So, Tuck Rule? XD

[@elfofcourage]

@@firstteamfootball Also, You forgot about Phil Luckett. The ref who botched the coin toss between Lions and Steelers.

[@firstteamfootball]

That was crazy!

[@bryanbushroe1948]

I hope other fans can watch this video and see the horrible officiating that has cursed us through the years... On a brighter note I was at the Packers game last year when they turned the corner and could sense something different that day!!

[@bluesdoggg]

I’ve seen this episode before in 1991 and it’s been too hard to endure to assume anything before it happens

[@mattarndt4452]

There’s no question that they ended the curse. Division title and a playoff win.

[@firstteamfootball]

What about the meltdown against SF?!

[@mattarndt4452]

@@firstteamfootball They already won the division and a playoff game. They are winners in my book.

[@firstteamfootball]

Valid. Any predictions for the browns this year?

[@mattarndt4452]

@@firstteamfootball Not really. Brutally tough division. They have a lot of potential. I still don’t understand what happened against the Texans. Supposed best defense in the NFL…Browns.

[@firstteamfootball]

Check the numbers on home vs road defense. Tale of 2 units. If they get that figured out, could be an all time great D

[@blahlah1029]

After those early mid2000s play stafford was a godsend.

[@firstteamfootball]

Generational run by worst GM in NFL history Matt Millen

[@jacobsteel130]

as a bears fan, i cant wait to watch caleb williams battle this young lions team for the near future

[@allanalston4794]

Those ref calls I will never forget. I saw each and everyone of those live. Don't forget this past year vs dallas and flowers in green bay and the non pass interference call in that same game at Lambeau. Detroit vs Everybody. Curse of Bobby lane is over.