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 The Lions’ Thanksgiving Day games are known for elaborate halftime shows featuring popular musicians.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-thanksgiving-games-spotlight-a-list-performances-for-halftime-shows|nfl]])] The Lions’ Thanksgiving Day games are known for elaborate halftime shows featuring popular musicians.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-thanksgiving-games-spotlight-a-list-performances-for-halftime-shows|nfl]])]
 +
 +===== Detroit vs. Everybody =====
 +
 +This phrase has become popular among Lions fans, symbolizing the underdog status of both the team and the city.[([[https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/detroit-lions-fans-1.7097613|cbc]])]
 +
 +===== The Silver Rush =====
 +
 +The Lions’ defensive line was nicknamed the "Silver Rush" in the 1970s and 1980s for its aggressive and effective pass-rushing.[([[https://www.vintagedetroit.com/detroit-lions-silver-rush-anchor-doug-english-almost-wasnt/?srsltid=AfmBOop_2W221BTdAEqAoz00Z6L-7cuaQgXwd3DzbgxFlE9Ezsz9EFt9|vintagedetroit]])]
 +
 +===== Blue and Silver Helmets =====
 +
 +The Lions have one of the most recognizable helmets in the league, featuring a blue lion on a silver background.[([[https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/lions-alternate-helmet-logo-explained/n6jnqmamitn54ajhffchod2b|sportingnews]])]
 +
 +===== Fan Frustration =====
 +
 +Due to long playoff droughts and challenges, Lions fans are often regarded as some of the most loyal and long-suffering in sports.[([[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/12/16/detroit-lions-fans-winning/|washingtonpost]])]
 +
 +===== Hard Knocks Appearance =====
 +
 +The Lions were featured on the HBO series Hard Knocks for the first time in 2022, giving fans an inside look at their training camp.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3501064/2022/03/28/lions-to-be-featured-on-hbos-hard-knocks-during-2022-training-camp/|nytimes]])]
 +
 +===== Night Games =====
 +
 +The Lions traditionally don’t play many night games; they are more commonly scheduled for early Sunday afternoon games.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32646037/nfl-thanksgiving-day-games-history-lions-cowboys-play-every-year-moments-traditions-records|espn]])]
 +
 +===== International Game =====
 +
 +The Lions have participated in the NFL’s International Series, playing a game in London in 2014.[([[https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2014/10/22/7010347/a-history-of-nfl-teams-playing-in-london|thefalcoholic]])]
 +
 +===== Super Bowl Absence =====
 +
 +The Lions are one of only four NFL teams (alongside the Browns, Texans, and Jaguars) never to have appeared in a Super Bowl, despite the franchise's long history.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39387513/which-nfl-teams-never-won-super-bowl|espn]])]
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