2023 Week 10 Detroit Lions Rooting Guide: 8 Teams to Support This Week
The Detroit Lions lead the NFC North standings with a 6-2 record entering Week 10 of the 2023 NFL regular season. With their sights set on outplaying the Los Angeles Chargers, Lions fans are also interested in the larger league dynamics that could affect their team’s position. Explore the Detroit Lions Week 10 Rooting Guide for an insider’s view of which teams to root for—and against—as the season progresses.
Who Should Detroit Lions Fans Support?
Support the AFC over the NFC.
First and foremost, the obvious. In those games, Lions fans should root for every AFC team to defeat every NFC team. In Week 10, root for the Steelers (AFC) to beat the Packers (NFC), the Jaguars (AFC) to beat the 49ers (NFC), and the Titans (AFC) to beat the Buccaneers (NFC), because the Lions only have to worry about keeping up with/passing NFC teams in the overall standings.
Support Any Team in the NFC North
Always root for any team that is playing a team from the NFC North that is not the Detroit Lions. This week, pick the Panthers over the Bears and the Saints over the Vikings.
Other Teams You Should Support
The Lions are looking good in the NFC North right now, but we have to hope they get as high a seed as possible in the NFC. As a result, we should support NFC teams with lower records over NFC teams with higher records.
So, support the Cardinals over the Falcons, the Giants over the Cowboys, and the Commanders over the Seahawks.
Summary If you are a Detroit Lions fan, here is a quick list of who you should root for in Week 10:
To keep NFC rivals at bay, the Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC) defeated the Green Bay Packers (NFC).
To prevent another NFC team from climbing the standings, the Jacksonville Jaguars (AFC) defeated the San Francisco 49ers (NFC).
Tennessee Titans (AFC) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFC) – To help the Lions maintain a favorable position in the NFC hierarchy.
Carolina Panthers defeat the Chicago Bears – Because the Panthers are an NFC North rival, a Panthers victory helps the Lions maintain their divisional lead.
New Orleans Saints vs. Minnesota Vikings – Another NFC North opponent the Lions must beat.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Atlanta Falcons – Because the Falcons are ahead of the Cardinals in the standings, a Cardinals victory is advantageous.
Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants – The Cowboys have a better record than the Giants, so a Giants win helps the Lions in the race for a higher seed.
The Washington Commanders defeated the Seattle Seahawks – A victory for the Commanders prevents the Seahawks from gaining ground in the NFC West.
