Lions' first win is nowhere in sight with tough games ahead
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sep 27, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks at the ref during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Ford Field. The Broncos win 24-12. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
There's a growing sense of urgency in Detroit now that the Lions are off to an 0-3 start.
"There was no one to blame for it," Lions wide receiver Golden Tate said, per ESPN's Michael Rothstein. "It's a collective effort, 100 percent, but it's got to change. It's got to change quick."
But, in reality, things may not change any time soon.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Lions play the Seattle Seahawks on the road next Monday night. The Seahawks won their first game of the season on Sunday and could be on the verge of a big run as defenders of back-to-back NFC Championships.
After that, the Lions play the Arizona Cardinals, who look like one of the best teams in the league. The Cardinals are 3-0 and have outscored their opponents by a combined score of 126-49 so far this season.
Detroit may not be favored to win a game until Week 6, when they host the hapless Chicago Bears. And since it's an NFC North clash, even that game is far from a guaranteed victory.