Most Detroit Lions fans know exactly where they were on January 1st, 2012. That day was the final regular season game of the 2011 NFL season, a showdown between the Lions and the rival Green Bay Packers.
It’s commonly known as the Matt Flynn game. For many fans, it’s among the lowest points in a Lions history filled with too many to list.
I have a different memory of that day and game. Living in Houston at the time and knowing the Lions were in the playoffs win or lose, my wife and I opted to drive to northern Texas and treat our kids (then 6 and 3) to a trip on the Polar Express.