Lions Draft Pick Falls 3 Spots After Rams Victory

The Rams defeating the Broncos hurt the Detroit Lions draft pick.

John Maakaron | Dec 25, 2022

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The Los Angeles Rams were able to defeat the Denver Broncos on Christmas, 51-14, at SoFi Stadium.

The Rams offense, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield, scored points on all eight of their offensive possessions.

Running back Cam Akers, who has had an up and down season, rushed for 118 yards on 23 carries. The talented running back also recorded three rushing touchdowns.

Following the conclusion of Week 16, the Lions now possess the No. 7 and No. 18 overall picks in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

As a result of the Rams earning their fifth victory of the 2022 season, the Lions first of two first-round draft picks, which belongs to the Rams, dropped from the 4th pick to the 7th pick.

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The Lions (7-8) return to Ford Field next weekend to face the Chicago Bears (3-12) and then play the regular season finale on the road against the Green Bay Packers (7-8).

Updated 2023 NFL Draft order

1.) Houston Texans
2.) Chicago Bears
3.) Seattle Seahawks
4.) Arizona Cardinals
5.) Indianapolis Colts
6.) Atlanta Falcons
7.) Detroit Lions
8.) Carolina Panthers
9.) Las Vegas Raiders
10.) Philadelphia Eagles
11.) Houston Texans
12.) Seattle Seahawks
13.) Tennessee Titans
14.) New England Patriots
15.) New York Jets
16.) Pittsburgh Steelers
17.) Green Bay Packers
18.) Detroit Lions

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Published Dec 25, 2022

JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!