The Detroit Lions hadn’t been on primetime television all season. So when the NFL flexed their season finale to “Sunday Night Football” against the Green Bay Packers, the excitement in the locker room was palpable. Obviously, the opportunity to showcase their talents to a national audience is a big draw. But there are also other perks.
On Thursday, the entire Lions locker room was abuzz, as players filtered in and out of a side room in Allen Park. What were they doing in that room? Recording their quick player introductions for the “Sunday Night Football” broadcast.