It’s going to feel like a vintage NFC Central matchup on Sunday afternoon. Not only are the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers rekindling their rivalry as first place teams, but the Bucs will be wearing their classic “creamsicle” jerseys, harkening to days of the 1970s through 90s teams that often gave Detroit hell.
But these Lions are not your old Lions. They’re 4-1 and by DVOA standards, this is the best start for the Lions franchise in at least 40 years, possibly much longer. There’s not much question about their legitimacy at this point, but a 5-1 start with three road wins would silence any remaining doubters.