Ford Field is no longer just a home field—it’s a battleground. And Amon-Ra St. Brown is making something clear to NFL teams. What? You may ask.
Well! Amon-Ra thinks their rivals should tread lightly. The Detroit Lions have turned their stadium into one of the NFL’s toughest venues, a fortress to reckon with. And on The St. Brown Podcast, Amon-Ra issued a bold warning, “You don’t want to play in Detroit.” His message, directed at his brother and Chicago Bears wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown, emphasized Ford Field’s hostile atmosphere.
Amon-Ra’s confidence isn’t without merit. During the podcast, he called Ford Field “treacherous,” crediting the fans’ intensity and noise. “It’s just loud; it’s hostile,” he said, highlighting how the crowd energizes the Lions. Detroit’s recent record at home supports his claim. The Wide Receiver also reflects the balance between wanting the rest of a first-round bye and the desire to maintain game momentum heading into the playoffs, “I feel like… do I want the first-round bye? Yes, to get a rest, but I wouldn’t mind just keep playing… for the mojo going into the playoffs, like to keep that momentum, you know what I mean?”
The Lions are flying high with an 11-game home-winning streak, turning Ford Field into an imposing fortress. Their high-powered offense, led by Jared Goff and Jahmyr Gibbs, combined with a rock-solid defense, gives opponents nightmares. It has transformed Detroit into an NFC powerhouse.
The Lions now rank 1st in points scored per game (32.1), while they are 2nd in points allowed (18). With the team’s history-making season, it’s no wonder St. Brown seems so confident. But can this dominance hold up against the Buffalo Bills, their Week 15 challenge?
Rivalry and respect on the St. Brown Podcast
On the St. Brown Podcast, Amon-Ra and Equanimeous St. Brown shared a unique brotherly dynamic, blending light-hearted banter with insightful football analysis. On the 13th December episode, Amon-Ra didn’t hold back when ribbing his brother about his struggles in Detroit. “When’s the last time you won in Detroit?” he asked, reminding Equanimeous of Ford Field’s dominance over the Bears and others. During the December 11th episode, Amon-Ra shared his preferred opponent for the playoffs.
Amon-Ra suggested he would rather face the Minnesota Vikings over the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs. “Playing a division team in the playoffs, it gets nutty. You don’t know what’s gonna happen.” His preference for the Vikings might also stem from his success against them. The WR has surpassed 100 yards and a touchdown consecutively in each of his last 3 matchups against the Vikings. As for his season performance, Amon-Ra has been a key contributor to the Lions’ success.
He has amassed 81 receptions for 863 yards. Top that off with 9 touchdowns, and you would know why he’s so hostile with the words. Amon-Ra’s well on pace for another standout year after his All-Pro 2023 season. Coming back to the podcast, the sibling banter goes beyond playful trash talk. Their discussions reflect Detroit’s quest for respect, not just in the NFC but across the league.
As they previewed the Lions-Bills clash, Amon-Ra made one thing pretty clear. The Lions aren’t just aiming to win; they are looking to dominate. With Josh Allen and the Bills coming to town, expect Ford Field’s “treacherous” atmosphere to play a starring role.
