The Detroit Lions went 9-8 in 2022, narrowly lacking out on the playoffs. It was an enchancment for the moribund franchise, and each followers and analysts had excessive hopes coming into the 2023 season.
One fan, specifically, was so sure the Lions wouldn’t solely win their first-ever Tremendous Bowl, he even acquired a tattoo — again in August — to commemorate the hypothetical victory.
“I’ve never been more sure of anything in my life,” Alex Chepeska informed CBS Detroit. “It feels like it’s our turn. It’s the most excitement I have had being a Lions fan.
“Last year, halfway through the season I think, I kind of fell in love with Dan Campbell and the whole organization which he has turned it into, after a lifetime of heartbreak,” Chepeska stated to ABC 7 Detroit.
Lions gamers have taken discover as nicely. Linebacker Alex Anzelone stated that the tattoo itself is a big dedication.
“It’s awesome,” Anzalone informed CBS Detroit. “But, I think the legacy that you can leave here just because of where this organization has been, you can cement your name in history here, and our opportunity is right in front of us.”
Detroit will face the San Francisco 49ers within the NFC Championship recreation on Sunday. A Lions W would put them within the Massive Recreation and a step nearer to creating Chepeska appear like a fortune teller. If Detroit loses, he could need to take into consideration getting his ink lined up.
