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Robert Zeglinski

NFL fans had mixed feelings about Tony Romo calling the Lions a Super Bowl-caliber team

One thing has been clear about the 2023 Detroit Lions: they are no longer a bottom feeder. Dan Campbell and Co. have built a real NFC power, a team that can not only win its first NFC North title in decades but also, perhaps, contend for a championship.

CBS announcer Tony Romo seems to agree.

After the 7-2 Lions held serve in a 41-38 thrilling win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Romo didn’t mince his words. He called them a “formidable team” who can indeed contend for Super Bowl 58 this February.

I mean, sure. Why not? There don’t appear to be too many real juggernauts this season. The Lions are definitely in that mix!

The Lions have all the hallmarks of a championship team. They’re solid in both trenches, with Pro Bowl-caliber talents like Penei Sewell and Aidan Hutchinson. They have a solid quarterback in Jared Goff. They have the playmakers — led by Amon-Ra. St. Brown. And you better believe Campbell is a good enough coach.

But with all due respect to Romo, maybe Detroit should win its division title first before it starts talking Super Bowl.

This was how Twitter reacted to Romo's endorsement of the Lions

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