Lions miss playoffs, but head into offseason with optimism

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers talks with Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams following an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Lions won 20-16. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Green Bay Packers' Keisean Nixon (25) fumbles as Detroit Lions' Chris Board (49) and Jason Cabinda (45) defend during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark (4) and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrate as Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) watches after Chark caught a pass for a first down late in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff celebrates following an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Lions won 20-16. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)