Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and senior NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss how they both think the Detroit Lions are the best team in the NFL. Hear the full conversation on “Inside Coverage” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.

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The Lions beat up on the Titans.

Of course, they did.

The Titans stink.

This makes total sense.

What you missed here is that it was the kick return game, it was everything you could.

It was the running game.

Jerry Goff was 12 of 15 for 85 yards and three touchdowns, but 12 of 15 for 85 yards.

Unbelievable.

They just can score from anywhere on the field in any kind of way.

And Ben Johnson just seems, I wonder if he has a separate playbook for just trick plays.

Like, what about we get a dial up today?

We’re gonna just get David Montgomery to throw to Sam La Porta in the end zone today.

Why not?

Like?

It just seems like he has endless, endless trick plays going on.

They can score in so many different ways from anywhere on the field.

And that’s, that is rare for an offense.

This is the best offense in football.

No, no disrespect to the Ravens who also play for offensive football.

Really well, this is the most fun team to watch in the NFL.

This is a super bowl contender and this, uh, this is a very good football team.

And I’ll be honest, like I, I do power rankings tomorrow and the thought was crossing my head, especially gate.

We’ll talk about the Chiefs in a second.

Is this the best team in the NFL?

Should this team be number one?

Even though they’re not the undefeated team.

And I don’t know, I, I don’t know which way I’m leaning now.

They have a good case that this is the best team in football.

They have a great case.

They are by far are built the most complimentary.

Like, let’s get it clear here.

The Detroit Lions today are the best team in the NFL.

I don’t care about the loss.

I, those are rankings too.

They have twice as many hours as a Buccaneer.

It was a weird loss.

Power rankings are not as simple as you say all the time.

It’s just taking everybody what they’re ranking us like when you look at power rankings, I want complimentary football.

I want a team that when things aren’t going well, they can change what they’re doing to beat you, which the Lions are proven over and they can, I need a team that’s gonna be able to run the football in January.

We know they can do that.

I need the team that can win in a shootout if their defense doesn’t show up, I need a team that can get after the quarterback and even without Aidan Hutchinson, they can do that.

I need a team that can get defensive stops when they need it and guess what the Lions can do that like in, in the way that modern football has won.

I don’t see how I would take anybody on a neutral field in any one game above the Detroit Lions right now.

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Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans with an ankle injury.

Rodriguez was carted to the locker room in the first quarter after he limped off the field on kick coverage following the Lions’ first touchdown. The team initially ruled him as questionable with an ankle injury before being later downgraded to out at the end of the first quarter.

Rodriguez has been the team’s primary backup option at off-ball linebacker behind Alex Anzalone and Jack Campbell. He has stepped into a consistent contributing role in the last few weeks as his snap count increased due to the season-ending injury to Derrick Barnes and the Lions’ thin depth on the edge.

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Anzalone, Campbell, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Ben Niemann and Trevor Nowaske, who had an interception in the first quarter, are the Lions’ linebackers for the rest of the game against Tennessee. The Lions were leading 14-7 at the end of the first quarter when Rodriguez was ruled out.

The Lions’ defensive depth in the front seven continues to be tested. On top of not having Rodriguez or Barnes, the Lions are without edge rushers Aidan Hutchinson and Marcus Davenport for the rest of the season and Josh Paschal is out Sunday with an illness.

DETROIT, MI (WXYZ) — La Jalisciense Supermercado y Taqueria in southwest Detroit announces the return of its annual Día de los Muertos festival, a vibrant celebration to honor and remember the departed with traditional customs and festive activities.

This year’s festival is set to be more expansive and immersive than the inaugural event, spanning four days filled with new experiences. Highlights include an “interactive cemetery exhibit” with theatrical performances featuring characters like La Catrina and La Llorona, bringing the poignant beauty of this cultural celebration to life. There will also be an ofrenda made by La Jalisciense’s team, which the general public is encouraged to contribute to by bringing photos of their deceased loved ones.

This festival not only honors those who have passed, but also strengthens the cultural bonds within the Latin community and people who are interested in learning about and enjoying the holiday, making it a meaningful event for all who participate. This year’s festival schedule is as follows:

Thursday, Oct. 31, 3 – 9 p.m.
● More than 20 local vendors to shop from
● Face painting by Motor City Street Dance Academy
● Live performances in the interactive “Cementerio”
● DJ music entertainment
● A special Herradura-sponsored tequila cocktail will be available

Friday, Nov. 1, 5 – 8 p.m.
● Cultural workshops
● Folkloric dance performance

Saturday, Nov. 2, 5 – 9 p.m.
● Enjoy seasonal drinks at an outdoor pop-up cocktail bar
● Be part of a Catrina contest
● A break-dance performance by Motor City Street Dance Academy

Sunday, Nov. 3, 2 – 6 p.m.
● Art activities
● Beat-making workshop

The Día de los Muertos festival will run from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2024, at 3923 Vernor Highway in Detroit. For more information on tickets and the most up-to-date schedule, visit Eventbrite or bit.ly/lajali-dayofthedead2024.