“I’m So Proud”: Aidan Hutchinson Gets Emotional as Detroit Lions Clinch Division Title After 30 Years

The Lions have made history with their win over the Vikings. They became the second-seeded NFC side with the week 16 win, claiming the NFC North title in the process. Which is their maiden title since the division’s creation in 2002. And one man, particularly, has extra reasons to be happy. It’s Aidan Hutchinson.

The DE kept the Vikings’ surging QB Nick Mullens in check throughout the game, which pushed him to throw 4 interceptions. Mullens looked deadly when in position, so Hutchinson’s efforts to stop him became even more crucial. And reacting to the win in the post-game conference, the former Michigan graduate was flooded with emotions.

Aidan Hutchinson reacts to the Lions’ division title win

Talking to Fox Sports following the game, Hutchinson compared the exceptional feeling with his Michigan days. “It’s it feels very comparable to when we won it in Michigan for the first time in years. And it’s there’s nothing like this feeling!” He further stated it was just the beginning of a great time, and the team was moving into a winning culture with their quality athletes.

“This is just the start, though. This year is the start of what we’re going to create here in Detroit, the kind of culture we’re creating and just the kind of men that we have. You know, this is the standard now”, the DE said.

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DE Aidan Hutchinson, didn’t forget to wish the fans a Merry Christmas as well! He concluded by expressing his happiness for his teammates, who went through the difficulties to bring a better day in Detroit. “I’m just so proud of our guys for battling adversity!”. And he’s not wrong about the team’s performance this year as they have managed some exceptional feats. this season

The numbers Lions broke and the numbers to reach

The Lions started the season by making the unthinkable happen: handing the defending champion Chiefs a home loss. Since then, the winning train has never slowed down. What started as a surprise has turned into a norm in Detroit now, as Hutchinson pointed out. And their hard work has paid off in numbers.

The Lions now have their first title in NFC North’s history, and they were the only team since the creation of the division in 2002 to not have won it. They also clinched their first division title since 1993, but there are ways to better it. They remain one of the 12 sides to have never reached the Super Bowl. And if it was to change, this would be the season.

Will they continue their dream 11-4 run to earn a spot at Allegiant Stadium on February 11? Or will a heartbreak derail the train untimely? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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