🦁 Alex Anzalone Slams Eagles’ Ranking Over Lions in Shocking Rant: “They Won Super Bowl LIX by Pure Luck!”

Detroit, MI — June 27, 2025 | Tensions are running high in the NFL offseason, and things just got personal. Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has ignited a firestorm of debate after slamming the Philadelphia Eagles, claiming they were “overrated”, and their Super Bowl LIX victory was nothing more than “pure luck.”

In a fiery interview on local Detroit sports radio 97.1 The Ticket, Anzalone didn’t hold back when asked about the latest NFL position group rankings, which placed the Eagles’ linebacker corps ahead of Detroit’s.

“It’s ridiculous. They put those guys over us like they’re elite? They won the Super Bowl on a fluke play. Pure luck. We’re deeper, tougher, and more disciplined.”

🔥 Shots Fired: “They Aren’t Built Like Us”

Anzalone, who has become a vocal leader in the Lions’ defensive unit, seemed to take the rankings personally. Despite the Lions’ impressive performance in the 2024 season — reaching the NFC Championship — the NFL.com analyst panel still rated the Eagles’ LB unit No. 3, while Detroit came in at No. 7.

“They act like one ring erases all the cracks. We play hard-nosed football. We’re not social media stars — we’re real grinders,” Anzalone continued.

His tone? Frustrated. His message? Clear: The Lions are being disrespected.

🏆 Did the Eagles Really Get Lucky?

The Super Bowl LIX victory by the Eagles — a 24–23 nail-biter over the Kansas City Chiefs — has already been the subject of controversy, especially after the now-infamous “phantom hold” call in the fourth quarter that extended Philly’s final drive.

Anzalone’s comments have reignited that debate.

“Mahomes got robbed. That was never a hold. Everyone knows it,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), reigniting conspiracy theories that had cooled for months.

💬 Social Media Meltdown

It didn’t take long for Eagles fans to clap back — and hard.

“Cry harder, Anzalone. Win something before you talk,” wrote one Philly fan.
“Luck? Try clutch,” posted another, with a photo of Jalen Hurts holding the Lombardi trophy.

But Detroit faithful are rallying behind their linebacker:

“Anzalone’s speaking the truth. We got robbed all season in the rankings. Media bias is real.”

The hashtags #LionsRespected, #FlukeBowlLIX, and #AnzaloneUnfiltered quickly began trending regionally.

🤐 Eagles Camp Responds… Kinda

So far, no official statement has come from the Eagles organization, but linebacker Nakobe Dean posted a cryptic message on his Instagram Story shortly after the rant aired:

“Rings speak louder than words. 🦅💍”

Whether that’s a subtle response or just good timing remains unclear — but fans have already drawn the connection.

📊 NFL Analysts Weigh In

NFL Network’s Colleen Wolfe, a Philadelphia native, called the comments “salty but entertaining,” while Dan Orlovsky, a former Lion himself, had a different take:

“Alex is just lighting a fire in the locker room. This is exactly the kind of edge Detroit needs to go all the way in 2025.”

Former linebacker Luke Kuechly, however, warned against “feeding Philly’s energy,” saying:

“You poke the Eagles, they soar. Be careful.”

🧠 Mind Games or Motivation?

Whether it was a spontaneous outburst or a calculated move, Anzalone’s rant has shifted attention back to a growing rivalry between the Lions and Eagles — one that’s been building quietly over the past two seasons as both teams rise in the NFC ranks.

Their upcoming Week 9 showdown at Ford Field is now being called a “revenge match” — and ticket prices have already spiked 23% since the interview aired.

🏁 Final Word

The Lions may not have a Super Bowl ring — yet — but one thing is certain: they’re not afraid to speak up anymore.

💬 What do YOU think?
Was Anzalone out of line, or is he just saying what everyone else is thinking?
Drop your thoughts using #LionsVsEagles and let the battle begin!