Hear Them Roar: The Detroit Lions INSANE Rise to the Top | Documentary

After years of disappointment and heartbreak, the Detroit Lions are one of the best teams in the NFL. This film looks at the Lions' epic journey from being a laughingstock in the NFL to legit Super Bowl contenders in a matter of two years.
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[@StrongGreaved]

You got me over here with tears coming down my face, guy. Detroit players for life. GET SOME.

[@TothePointSports]

I appreciate it bro! Rooting for you guys today 💪

[@thewatchmen4920]

But you and thousands and thousands never gave up. And many people still went to the games. Now. 🦁 👖👕🎽 Gears are leaving the shelves. 🏨 Are making money game days. And players from other teams are 🤔. Instead of 😀😃😄😁😆 at the 🦁 from this day on teams are doing the Ray Lewis on the 🦁. Nothing but 📽️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️ studying them. And a female owner. That's more females spending 💰💳💵. It's what the MIT been wanting for a few years. It's 🤬 DAMN time 🦁

[@brucearron8798]

Awww someone need a tissue

[@StrongGreaved]

@@brucearron8798 yeah your mother to wipe off the backshot i gave her last night while you were in the next room wondering if it's gay to have human emotions

[@davideron5151]

Same!

[@FIanKyy]

as a lions fan this brought tears to my eyes because of how greatful i am for what we have become

[@TothePointSports]

Honestly the Lions have such an amazing story. Fans and the team deserve a ton of success!

[@darynyoder7874]

I feel the same brother! That was put together AMAZING!

[@TothePointSports]

thanks bro!@@darynyoder7874

[@stephenclemente7045]

I have been waiting since they last won the division 93 I was 17 now 47

[@robbuck8703]

You know I have honestly seen so many fans of the lions and other NFL TEAMS that are wishing the lions well and to have a winning season thanks that has truly been heartwarming to see the fans from across the league and wow that has been fantastic thank you so much for your support

[@RonGallagher]

68 Years Lions fan. Take me home Detroit Rock City💙

[@babyg667]

this hit different when u been a lions fan from day 1

[@lalapazuzu]

I just wanna say this. I'm a Colts fan forever, but over the last 3 seasons I have been telling people that the Lions were coming. I saw what they were working towards. I predicted last season that they may shock everyone and make the Superbowl. After last season I had 0 doubt that the Lions were here this time. So, Lions fans, congrats to all of you. Your fan base deserves this more than any other NFL fan base. You stuck with them through all of it! Enjoy it! And don't worry. The Lions aren't going anywhere for awhile. Tons of young talent, MCDC coaching!!! Lol. I see this as a turning point for a long successful future in the Motor City. My Colts didn't make it in so I'll be joining all of you guys in rooting for the Lions to go take that damn Lombardi trophy!!! Lol.

[@stephenclemente7045]

Thanks I’m a long time lions fan I endured a lot in my 47 years living and since the mid 80’s I started watching football since 86

[@tyler2k523]

can’t wait to play y’all next year!! AR is gonna be a very very good challenge for detroit

[@lalapazuzu]

@tyler2k523 didn't get to see much of him this season, but his athletic ability makes him a huge threat and he was already improving at throwing the ball in that short time he got. I'm really excited about next season. I hope he just had bad luck with injuries and gets to play a full season. Just the run threat from Richardson and Taylor will help our receivers, so if we can add a couple weapons there it could be great.

[@robbuck8703]

Thank you from a lions fan

[@millieparker772]

Thank You very much

[@ap6982]

As a life long lions fan, I didn't relax until the season was over. I don't care how far we go from here, we need a parade.

[@thewatchmen4920]

And next year the 🦁 will be respected. Until the clock is 00:00

[@briannat1086]

As a Bears fan...I'm so happy for you guys! Long time...long wait. Finally over! Anyone remember Greg Landry? Don't stop until The Lombardi rests in Detroit!

[@Harpazoed]

4:55 I loved the kneecap speach. I knew Coach Campbell was my kind of a Coach. Great video.

[@TothePointSports]

Thanks bro!

[@joiceb1246]

Dan the state of Michigan knew from day one, you were going to bring the Pride back to Detroit ❤

[@luiscruz3261]

No did they not.

[@craigbaker9252]

Tears in my eyes to. Our 1st year with season tickets and have been at every home game except the Chicago right before Thanksgiving. We’re watching history being made. It’s gonna be snow blast ass cold walking to Ford Field Sunday night. And we’re loving it. Shiela, Madman Holmes, and MCDC, great leadership team and Chris Spelman helps as well. One Pride.

[@TothePointSports]

Congrats! The success is long overdue.

[@BergerMeister76]

I have never been sold on Goff, but without him we would not be here today. Are there better quarterbacks? Yes. But HE is the one who got them here. I thank god we have him.

[@TothePointSports]

Yeah, he seems like a great guy as well. Glad to see him doing so well in Detroit

[@a.grimes4202]

So does Matthew Stafford. *☠️*

[@TothePointSports]

I like Stafford a lot too@@a.grimes4202

[@a.grimes4202]

@@TothePointSports I don’t know if you got what I actually meant, but basically I meant Stafford was glad to leave shithole Detroit and rightly so because he was traded to the L.A. Rams and immediately led them and himself to a Super Bowl victory. I do think he’s a very garbage QB though, but that’s just my opinion, and I freely admit it. If you feel otherwise, I respect that.

[@TothePointSports]

No worries bro! It was probably bittersweet for him, but I'm sure he was stoked to play for a Super Bowl contender, and win one in his first year. Not many players get that kind of opportunity. @@a.grimes4202

[@Joseph-g3p9d]

You know . . . These guys are going to do it! WOW!🎉

[@Jay2024j]

Yes, let's go, Lions! Detroit Lions! One Pride! Nothing but love, peace, and happiness!

[@TheBlackMakoShark]

Lions fan for FIFTY years. Go Lions

[@TothePointSports]

Amazing, good luck this postseason!

[@dieseldust76]

I've been a Lions fan since 1989. We've been down for waaaaayy too long. Now we're up and damn it feels good!!! Nice video man. Thank you!

[@millieparker772]

Ver Well Said...same age of My Son lol"89"

[@stevenespinal5939]

When the Lions were losing two years ago and three years ago what caught attention was how hard they played. They played hard the whole game. They bought in. They knew their coach cares about them and players care about their coach. One might say a family.

[@MarioFlores-c1d]

Let's Go Detroit!! 313 in the Playoffs, baby.. Let's Get This 🏆 & Party Like Never Before!! Superbowl Here We Come..

[@badbattleaxe5832]

As a Vikings fan I’m very happy for Detroit. I hope you go all the way to your turn buddy!

[@esenockster]

Not a lions fan . But good shit for you guys . As a Raider fan I can only hope this is what we have in AP. Take it all the way lions 🫡🫡🫡

[@SharonBell-zd4ln]

This LIONS team has heart and soul! We are extremely proud of the way you guys stand together and continue to ROAR❤

[@dennybillings8188]

Been a fan since the 80s. I have never loved a team coach and gm more then these guys

[@StonedApe93]

Dallas fan but Detroit has always been my #2. Love seeing them come up. Sucks our game was controversial. Lions we’re definitely the better team that day

[@IamReallySanta]

Blessing in disguise. The Peckers were rolling. If Dallas loses that game as they perhaps should have, lions might have wound up facing them and that could be bad.

[@kzilla3]

Now that would be an interesting Super Bowl, I’m rooting for them all the way! 🦁 🦁

[@JohnBentzJr-vt4tq]

All I got to say is he’s keeping his word…

[@MotownKage]

LaPorta was a 2nd rounder. Jack Campbell was the 2nd 1st rounder

[@TothePointSports]

Ah, thanks for that! What an amazing draft class.

[@joeydirt69]

this was beautiful. nice work.

[@justinplaysguitar]

I’m a browns fan and this brought tears to my eyes as well. I feel your pain and I thought we were gonna have a lions browns this Super Bowl but we tanked in the wild card round. I’ve been a fan of Dan Campbell since I saw that hard knocks he seems like a great guy

[@bornflippy1]

I can't even explain how happy I am for this team and this city. Go Lions !!!!

[@millieparker772]

Thank You for the Video of OUR❤ DETROIT LION'S ❤

[@JMichael-xc7uu]

Thank you Mcvay for building the lions to where they are- you sir could of won that superbowl with Goff since you stacked that Rams team and could of become a dynasty by keeping Goff and all those top round picks but not you. You sir unselfishly helped a Lions team rebuild with a winning QB and all those picks. We lions fans are forever indebted to you

[@jrupe]

st brown got me praying for a brand new coupe🔥 5:06 sick video bro

[@darynyoder7874]

GAT DAMN I LOVE BEING A LIFELONG MEMBER OF THE LIONS NATION!!! #ONEPRIDE

[@stephenclemente7045]

Same here

[@longleaf7582]

as a birds fan, they are who i’ve rooting for after our bucs disaster. i LOVE campbell & i wanna see this team take the super bowl. wonderful video man i can tell you made it with love

[@huanweili7699]

Awe.... this was great. Awesome video.

[@TothePointSports]

Thank you very much!

[@cmetzg03]

Great video. Go lions. Been waiting for this since 7th grade (1991)

[@Z900Ethan]

Goes to show that you dont need to be a "football genius" to be a head coach. Campbell may have a unique personality and a different way with words, but he knows his players, and he's a natural leader. He gets the best out of the players, and they win because of it.

[@TothePointSports]

Agreed completely

[@Adri_Unsung]

And he’s smart too! He’s always learning which makes it easier for him to ask the same of his guys

[@NancyHoward-e9s]

Fantasticly fantastic 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@scottster8858]

The Niners are my team, and I'm rooting hard for them to go all the way. But if they can't make it, I'm all in for the Lions. If the Niners gotta loose, I hope it's to these guys.

[@jaybrick8973]

Really hoping lions get a couple playoff wins im not expecting a Superbowl this season but we will get there

[@TothePointSports]

I think it’s definitely possible bro. The team is so young too that I think in 2-3 years it could definitely happen

[@chiwawa130]

They need to cheat like they tried against Dallas to have a chance at winning. Cheaters never win.

[@billcollins2798]

@@TothePointSports After the win yesterday and TB's victory over the Eagles, the Lions will be hosting another playoff. They definitely have a chance to win that one too, but if they do, I do not expect them to go further (although of course I hope they do). But if they strengthen their defensive secondary and bolster the OL, I really think they could be a juggernaut next year and take it all.

[@Kobra_Commander15]

Bucs fan here. Im rooting for yall! Good luck

[@JM-nh5lx]

Kirby Joseph took that knee cap bit to heart.

[@jessewells6099]

That was the pump up I needed going into this Sunday vs Tampa....Im not sure they are ready for the tsunami of emotion and grit and were not FN done yet they have waiting for them at THE DEN....

[@jaya1000]

This was really really good. Well done sir

[@johnsobey4261]

Getting plenty picks for Stafford was the key to this Lions team, but happy for Stafford and loving this new lions team. Bears fan

[@theathenachannel88]

Thank you for this. Really great video - better if your voice is on both ears for those listening on EarPods. Love your voice.

[@randyjohnson9760]

DC time on Hard Knocks was the greatest season for a coach I’ve ever seen and I have seen every season. Born and raised in KC and I knew that wk1 game last year was going to be razor close. When they were winning to go to the SB I was genuinely rooting for them and wanted to see how the SB played out w them. We would have have an extremely hard time stopping each other

[@NicholasAPena]

Here we are, in the doorway of the greatest challenge this team has faced in 33 years, To be the best, you have to beat the best, to get the belt you have to fight with every single bit of strength you've got; this is where the greats gain the title "greats", The farthest the Lions have gotten is to this point, in order to win they gotta burn the past to the ground and write a new, Ive been a Lions fan since 2005, I've only dreamed of a chance to make it to the big one, GRIT.

[@interceptingfist5682]

Not gonna lie. I busted up laughing when you said Stafford single handedly kept the Lions in games. The dude had one of the greatest wide receivers in history. 😂

[@billcollins2798]

And Stafford single-handedly lost a lot of games for us as well. As great as his arm is, and as memorable as his comeback victories are, he never got the job done when it counted. The most disappointing showing was of course in the 2015 playoff against Dallas. After the atrocious reversal on the PI, Stafford had multiple opportunities to lead the Lions back into the scoring column. With Calvin Johnson, Golden Tate and Reggie Bush, he had the tools to get the job done, but each drive fizzled out, and we were sent packing.

[@pbobaggins6904]

thanks bro plz do more lions vids ❤

[@lennyteske1864]

Great job on the video...loved it

[@TothePointSports]

Thank you, really appreciate it!!!

[@eddieflores7619]

Sick video boss!

[@Ace-kv3bj]

Great documentary!

[@bigfootanon6896]

I love my Detroit Lions

[@MarcExiled]

Well done brother!

[@donedeal2012]

So very happy for Detroit Lions but even more so for Goff.

[@chasemcdonald4073]

Dope video bro Go Lions! 🦁🦁

[@gregadkins2483]

Grew up in WV. Lions fan because of Barry. My first season was 91. I fucking love this team. This is what we have wanted for years and years. Lets fucking go boys!

[@LogicOverEmotion]

As a Lions fan growing up, we always 4 opponents: the other team, the refs, our own coaches and our own players.

[@milesloux8339]

Yeah I'm a Vikings fan and I'm stoked for all you crazy Lyon Fans.

[@isaihatackett6179]

Well done.

[@jinavl]

pats guy here but go lions ...i hope they win it all

[@Beansthecat99]

We going to the Super Bowl boy

[@millieparker772]

LOVE THAT SPEECH COACH 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤GO DETROIT LION'S

[@ChrisStAubin-ih6um]

Stafford was not universally loved by fans. He was the best QB we've had until now... but so many people blamed him for everything... and Detroiters know exactly what I'm talking about. He was a great player for us and he has always treated Detroit with respect. And I as a massive Lions fan was thrilled he won a SB ... he damn well deserved it.... but now it's our turn... I don't believe in the supernatural or destiny but if i did I , I'd say our pride is destined this season they are about lights out. What's more, is the fact that you can't in anyway hurt us fans anymore we have seen , hell lived at the bottom of the barrel as football fans. We have endured for more than 70 years of heartbreaks and disappointments. Our shell is invincible at this point

[@WickyTC]

Great video

[@TothePointSports]

Thank you, really appreciate it!

[@TWKOZAK]

In Holmes we trust.

[@AJ-vm8ft]

This video is all over the place

[@TothePointSports]

Appreciate the comment man. Still pretty new to doing these longer form videos and trying to summarize everything in 10-12 mins is pretty challenging. This already took me around 30 hours to make and I really wanted to get this out there before the playoffs started

[@pbobaggins6904]

fuck yeah man. that drop on DC. too nice. thank you from grand rapids.

[@TothePointSports]

Thanks, really appreciate it!

[@pbobaggins6904]

@@TothePointSports bless us with a buccs lions hype vid and follow up wit a packers lions nfc championship hype vid 🤠

[@TothePointSports]

I appreciate it bro! Definitely rooting for the Lions in the playoffs man. Not sure i'll have the time to make a Lions vid but we'll see!@@pbobaggins6904

[@pbobaggins6904]

@@TothePointSports alr if not for sure for the supie :)

[@CarsonClaws]

Love it go lions

[@2526kp]

One pride baby!!!!!!!

[@octaviahollywood635]

LETS GO LIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🦁

[@jay-ss4sp]

Good video

[@randomness4204]

Detroit vs Everybody let's go 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tazs9017]

4:16 The Official Beginning of Greatness Go #Lions !!!!!!

[@hawjsta]

Thats my coach!!!

[@humaux]

I'm a Chiefs fan and I would run through a wall for Dan Campbell. If the Chiefs don't make the Super Bowl this year I hope the Lions win it all.

[@Top_rank1]

ITS FINALLY OUR TIME!!!😤😤😤

[@raymonescales1735]

Let's bring the super bowl Vince Lombardi trophy home for the fans and the city of Detroit...GO LIONS WIN IT ALL DETROIT VS EVERYBODY

[@millieparker772]

Yea This is SO AWESOME LION'S LION'S LION'S LION'S ONE PRIDE ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@stevesmith8693]

I'm an Eagles fan. But this year I'm rooting for the lions! Cause let's face it, my birds are cooked!! Hope you get your revenge on them cowgirls!!

[@TothePointSports]

I’m an Eagles fan too, and man what a terrible end to the year!

[@MotownGuitarJoe]

We'll take that "brotherly love", Philly! Thanks!!

[@kc4lwrestlingtakes299]

ROAD To SBLVIII. Step 1 Rams.

[@Rj_D956]

Love guys like Dan Campbell, type of dude that says give me a shot and you got %100 from me.

[@huthut6250]

Yeah Jim C. was a good coach I was like it's over but love Dan since that first speech after 29 years as a lions fan and I'm from Louisiana so I know it's popping in Michigan but I do root for New Orleans to beat other teams this game is better than getting the one seed this game vs the Rams is going to feel like Avengers End Game....

[@thestormofwar]

I always thought the talking heads were wrong about his experience. Dude proved he could lead in Miami and got years under Payton to hone his skills. His first press conference wasn't a presser. It was a declaration of war. In any case, dude took over offensive playcalling halfway through his first season and they improved immensely on that side and started playing .500 ball. The rest is history. Why people like SAS is beyond me. But

[@danielgranda896]

I was born and raised in the burbs of Detroit and have always been a Lions fan but really never cared about football until 2000, because well, we always sucked. We have always been the butt of every joke and the piranha of the NFL. When we drafted Stafford. I knew we finally had a quarterback who could win, but nothing else. When we added Calvin Johnson, we got closer, but the GM and the Coaching staff always held us back. We got a glimpse of our first true “player’s” coach with Caldwell, but he was not aggressive enough and there was still too much generational baggage to overcome. For 20 years, we always had just enough to provide a glimmer of hope to be playing for something on Thanksgiving. It took the Quinn/Patricia catastrophe to burn this organization down low enough to take a true gamble and change ALL leadership that started this amazing run. I am 47, and the Lions have sucked my entire life AND my father’s entire life. Watching these last two season has been the most enjoyable Lions football of my life. On Jan 14 2024, this group of amazing people, finally, exorcised these demons and have truly begun something special. Thank you for this awesome video. RIP Dad, the Lions are finally winners!

[@Mark-ib5bq]

The last championship they had was 1957, year before I was born. I have always said "lord, please bring me a Lions championship before I did", I guess I had better up my wish!

[@RafaelSale]

Now, this is how you build a playoff caliber team. Take notes Chicago Bears. I'm talking to you Ryan Poles. Congratulations Detroit Lions.

[@mattb2389]

I didn't hear his named mentioned but Brad Holmes the GM is a huge part of this turn around as well. Otherwise nicely done.

[@TothePointSports]

Thanks! I appreciate it. Yeah, wanted to make it longer but this 12-minute video took 30ish hours to make, believe it or not! Wanted to get it out before playoffs 💪

[@reginaphalange30]

It used to be The Lions a team that almost always almost wins. Thank you Lions for breaking that!

[@The_Walnoys]

There was a time in 2021 where fans wanted Dan gone. Sometimes I think what would happen if we were the same old Lions and went along with it, Glad we didn't.

[@Findpype]

I fucking love DC 😭😭😭

[@bigbearddahuzi1036]

Gods, I love Dan Campbell

[@kareemjohnson8059]

Brad gotta be the best GM since hired. I mean cmon fam! Hes gotten at least 4 starters out of every draft he's conducted. If we get 3 more on defense and another WR preferably a big bodied long runner. We should be great if injuries occur.

[@TothePointSports]

Yeah, he’s done an amazing job helping turn the ship around

[@70Eldo]

LaPorta was actually the Lions 3RD pick- Jack Campbell was their 2ND pick... but their top 4 picks were outstanding with Branch.

[@darrisethridge7200]

The Detroit Lions finally has a general manager

[@thestormofwar]

This is true. Holmes selected Campbell and he knows how to draft. Build it through the draft, inside out (lines, etc.) He knows what he's doing.

[@uTubeNoITube]

#ICWT (In Campbell We Trust)

[@foxboy72006]

People, for the longest time, have been saying that Stafford would have thrived with the new roster. Well, he's a Ram now!!! It disgusts me to this day that Stafford winning the Super Bowl with the Rams sort of brings that to Detroit as well. NEWSFLASH!! The Lions didn't win shit when the Rams won! Goff has accomplished in 3 years with the Lions that Stafford never could! He snapped our Division title drought, he snapped our Playoff win drought! And now his next goal is to lead us to our first Super Bowl and snap our League title drought! We are so close right now!!! I just pray we can stay consistent! GO LIONS!!!

[@bfols11]

Nitpick: Gibbs and Jack Campbell were their first round picks. LaPorta was early 2nd

[@danmcclellan2451]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏✌️ Go Lions!

[@michaelmyles1845]

Let’s goooooooooo