Ask POD: What a bright time, it’s the right time

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesAfter unhitching what tiny chance the Detroit Lions had at making the playoffs last week in upstate New York, the team had a chance to save face in Week 16. For a team that brands themselves with the word “pride” in a myriad of ways, a matchup with a divisional foe in the Minnesota Vikings, a team still in the playoff hunt themselves, seemed like a chance for Detroit to stay true to their brand.

Play to split the season series against Minnesota. Play to be spoilers to the Vikings’ hopes at a wild card. Play to keep themselves out of the basement of the NFL standings.

So much for that.

You know the best way to take your mind off of the frustrations of this…