The Detroit Lions are going through another historic season. Through 13 games, they’re an unprecedented 12-1 and own the #1 seed in the NFC. The conference will likely run through Detroit on the way to Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans.
You know the saying “rich getting richer?” That could be happening here.
“How Is This Possible??” Lions Unexpectedly Announce Massive Aiden Hutchinson Injury Update
After Dan Campbell was hired, Detroit fans no longer feel that nothing can go right for their franchise. In fact, the good news keeps coning this season even when its initially from bad news:
Campbell’s squad’s improvement to 12-1 is simply all the more impressive after the team lost to Hutchinson weeks ago.
What makes their run even more impressive is the new news regarding their standout defensive player.
The Detroit Lions are still operating with the hope that Aidan Hutchinson could potentially return to the field this season if they make a deep playoff run.
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports states that the team thinks he could return for the NFC Championship Game, should the team make it that far.
The #Lions are holding out hope that Aidan Hutchinson could return as soon as the NFC Championship Game, should Detroit make it that far, per @JayGlazer. Hutchinson has been doing underwater running as part of his rehab, showing promising progress toward recovery. pic.twitter.com/8S5Geb8v5G
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 8, 2024
Before Thursday’s game between the Lions and Green Bay Packers, Albert Breer reported that Detroit expects Hutchinson “will be in uniform” if they advance to the Super Bowl.
Hutchinson has been out of action since Week 6, when he suffered a broken tibia and fibula in the Lions’ 47-9 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Head coach Dan Campbell said at the time that recovery time is four to six months, but he would “never count out” Hutchinson from potentially making it back before the end of this season.
Here is a look at Hutchinson’s career stats:
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