Exploring the Detroit Lions' roller coaster journey from failure to success

(CBS DETROIT) — The Detroit Lions have clinched a playoff spot, with expectations of a deep run regardless of the outcome of Sunday's high-stakes battle against the Minnesota Vikings. 

It's been a roller coaster of a journey for the team and its fans over the past few seasons to reach this kind of success. 

2019

It was just over five years ago that the Lions were wrapping up a dismal 3-12-1 season with a 23-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Detroit started off the season with a promising 2-0-1 record...