The Detroit Lions are preparing for a pivotal Divisional Round game against Tampa Bay on Sunday at 3 PM, their first since 1991, with hopes of ending a 31-season drought of failing to advance to the conference championship. The hype is fueled by a new video from Eminem, who has made a very unusual request to coach Dan Campbell. The game will be at Ford Field, where an amped atmosphere is anticipated. The Lions' recent wild-card win over the Rams ended a 32-year playoff victory drought, and expectations are high for another win. Eminem has even humorously offered to suit up and score for the team. Concurrently, Tampa Bay fans face a scheduling conflict as the Bulls host Wichita State at nearly the same time, raising questions about a possible change in start times.
Eminem to Lions: I will suit up, and I will score https://t.co/U8aXEGpiXm
The Detroit Lions are finally giving fans — including Eminem — a chance to cheer after decades of playoff futility. https://t.co/ZlhZ8SDsD0
The @Lions have won only two playoff games since 1957, ending droughts of 35 years in 1992 and 32 years in Sunday’s wild-card win over the Rams. Professional bettors and bookmakers don’t expect Detroit to wait long for its next postseason victory. https://t.co/CBQFOzjvkf
We NEED a performance from Eminem at this Detroit Lions game #PMSLive https://t.co/d1X7JXLnec
Is it possible for Ford Field to be even louder Sunday against Tampa Bay? The Lions hope so, as their connection with the fans grows even stronger ... https://t.co/RUh8eEPH1y
Sunday will mark Detroit's first Divisional Round game since 1991 and just its fourth in the Super Bowl era. With a win, the Lions would snap the NFL's second-longest active drought of failing to advance to the conference championship at 31 seasons. https://t.co/IETKp7CKZe https://t.co/0iWVtbAKCQ
Eminem dropped a new Detroit Lions hype video with a VERY unusual request for Dan Campbell. WATCH: https://t.co/vcXsX2Z8BZ https://t.co/5LK35B5psG
So Bulls host Wichita State on Sunday at 2, #Bucs at Detroit on Sunday at 3. Hmm, wonder if one of those start times can be moved up, say, an hour to accommodate Tampa Bay fans?