Detroit Lions Week 8 Rooting Guide

The Lions are currently the NFC's No. 2 seed.

As the NFL season progresses Sunday with Week 8, the Detroit Lions are looking to get back into the win column. A 38-6 loss to Baltimore hurt morale, but a nationally televised showdown with Las Vegas gives them an opportunity to regain momentum.. 

The loss to Baltimore is a prime example of the fact that any team is vulnerable every week in the NFL. Despite looking like one of the league's best teams for most of the beginning of the season, the Lions were caught in Week 7.

"Man, I don’t care who you have on your team, each week, you have to be at the top of your game and that’s another thing that I think Baltimore does a really good job of and they understand that because they’ve done it so long," said defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. "I mean, you take a picture of it, they’ve done it so long. You might have your ups and downs, but the identity of that organization and franchise is man, listen, we have to be on top of our game and we’re on our way there, I’ll tell you that right now. And I’m talking about on both sides of the ball, so, including special teams and I look forward to the go forward with us.”

Monday marks Detroit's third prime-time game of the season. They'll spend Sunday watching games around the league while preparing for their showdown. Here's a look at who Detroit should be rooting for ahead of their Monday Night Football showcase. 

NFC Standings

1.) Eagles

2.) Lions

3.) 49ers 

4.) Falcons

5.) Seahawks

6.) Cowboys

7.) Vikings

Rooting guide

Rams at Cowboys (1 p.m.) -- Rams

Vikings at Packers (1 p.m.) -- Packers

Eagles at Commanders (1 p.m.) -- Commanders

Browns at Seahawks (4:05 p.m.) -- Browns

Bengals at 49ers (4:25 p.m.) -- Bengals

Bears at Chargers (8:20 p.m.) -- Chargers