Testing My Heart

I’ve watched a lot of tight football games. I’ve been at the edge of my seat for many of them. Can I tell you that my heart rate is still up there after last night’s Detroit Lions playoff game?!

There was a lot of talk about this game. Matt Stafford was our Quarterback for years. They traded him to the Rams and we got Jared Goff. Stafford went on to win a Superbowl.

Last night Goff and Stafford went head to head in a playoff game. The Lions had not won a playoff game in 30+ years. There was more than electricity in the air.

Stafford, who did a lot for the Lions, was boo’d when he took the field. The crowd chanted “Jared Goff” when he came out. I get it. Goff is our guy now. Stafford even admitted that he knew he was “the enemy.” Was it necessary for the crowd to boo his kids … no, but again, all they were thinking about was a win.

Two great teams. Only one winner. I will not lie when I tell you I was almost in tears. What an amazing feeling! This team has brought life long fans like me a season like we haven’t seen in way too long.

The last five minutes of the game had me so anxious! It was a 1 point game! When we got the first down and all we needed to do was take a knee three times…..I was still worried. I’ve seen too many crazy outcomes to not be worried. But, alas, a victory!!!