The Detroit Lions beat Arizona 45-21 after their Week 4 loss to Carolina. Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and added a rushing score, while the defense responded after allowing an opening-drive touchdown.

Speaking on The Rich Eisen Show, the veteran analyst said that Detroit’s offensive concerns may be easing under coordinator Drew Petzing. After punting on their first three possessions, the Lions scored six touchdowns and a field goal on their next seven drives.

Detroit’s hopes of winning the NFC North depend on whether its defense maintains the level it showed against Arizona. Eisen saw a realistic path to the division title if the defensive unit keeps delivering:

“If the defense can do what it did against Arizona, then my prediction that the Lions would win the division is entirely possible. They've got to feel really good about themselves.”

The recent win offers encouragement, but Detroit must sustain that defensive standard against divisional opponents.

Detroit Lions face a pivotal stretch in NFC North race

The Detroit Lions face a pivotal stretch in the NFC North race. Their upcoming divisional games will offer a clearer picture of their chances.

On the same episode of the show, Rich Eisen highlighted Detroit’s confidence and summed up the team’s current mood:

“But the Lions come out of that game feeling good about themselves.”

The Lions host Green Bay and Minnesota after their Bye Week. Those matchups will test whether their renewed confidence translates into consistent performances against divisional rivals.

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