Oh, it matters, my friend. It’s the difference between a productive day and a total write-off. You can’t schedule a dentist appointment at 12:45 PM if the Lions kick off at 1:00 PM.
That’s just irresponsible. The dentist will understand. Or they won’t, and you’ll find a new dentist. Priorities.
Also, the kick off time dictates the vibe. A noon game feels like optimism. A night game feels like a party—or a slow, painful drama.
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You ever notice how the Lions always seem to get the weird times? Like they’re testing us. “Can you handle a 9:30 AM London game? Yes? Good. Now try a 10:00 PM Christmas Eve game.”
What about the “flexible” schedule? Ugh.
The NFL loves to flex games. That’s just a fancy word for “we changed your plans, deal with it.” You block off Sunday, and then on Tuesday they shift it to prime time.
And you’re like, “Cool, guess I’m sleepy at work on Monday.” Amazing. I love modern life.
But here’s the thing—when that kick off time finally arrives, and the Lions are running onto the field? None of the frustration matters. The stress was worth it.
You forget the time you argued with your spouse. You forget that you skipped the barbecue. You’re just there, watching Dan Campbell intensely chew his gum.
How to survive the wait for kick off.
Step one: Stop checking the time every three minutes. It’s not going to change. The clock is not your enemy—it’s your hype man.
Step two: Plan your snacks around the start time. 1:00 PM game? Go for tacos. 8:00 PM game? That’s pizza territory. Don’t overthink it.
Step three: Remind yourself that the Lions might actually win this year. Might. Don’t get too excited—we’re still Detroit fans. But hope is a hell of a drug.
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And if the kick off time changes again? Just laugh. Or cry. Both are acceptable.
Look, I’m not saying the NFL hates Detroit. But they give us the 9:30 AM international games like we’re robots who don’t need breakfast. Rude.
Still, you and I will be there. On the couch. In the bar. Or at Ford Field, screaming our lungs out. Because that’s what we do.
So check your calendar. Set your alarm. Tell your boss you’re “sick” on Monday if it’s a late game. Get your jersey out.
The Lions game kick off time might be a mystery wrapped in a riddle. But it’s our mystery. And when that clock hits zero and the ball is in the air?
Nothing else matters. Not the time. Not the traffic. Not the cold coffee.
Just the roar. And maybe a little bit of hope. And definitely a lot of snacks.
Now go set that DVR. Because if you miss the kick off, you’ll never forgive yourself. Trust me on that one.
