Not much has gone wrong for the Detroit Lions this season.

That changed on Sunday.

2

Detroit lost its star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson in the third quarter as Detroit defeated the Dallas Cowboys 47-9.

Hutchinson broke his tibia in an injury so terrible and gruesome that the FOX broadcast refused to show a replay of it.

The Lions star stayed overnight in Dallas, where he underwent surgery to repair his broken tibia.

After the game, head coach Dan Campbell gave an update on Hutchinson.

“This is tough,” Campbell said.

“You know, it was hard. And he is in good hands at the moment, he is being looked after. He will stay here (in Dallas).

“You know, he’s obviously going to be out for a while. So this is tough, man. It’s hard when you lose someone like him.”

“But after that we will know a lot more and of course we wish him all the best.”

Everything points to this being the end of Hutchinson's season.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport posted on

2

However, according to those closest to Hutchinson, this may not be the last we see of him this season.

A source close to Hutchinson told the Detroit News that the injury “appears to be less serious than a worst-case scenario and Hutchinson could potentially return to the Super Bowl should the Lions make it.”

Super Bowl LIX will take place on February 9, 2025.

About four months away.

It would be a long shot, but the fact that Hutchinson is even eyeing a possible return this year is encouraging.

The 24-year-old had the best start to the season of his young career.

Hutchinson had recorded 7.5 sacks in about 4.5 games.

In other words, he was completely beside himself.

It's a huge blow to the Lions and their Super Bowl ambitions as they will look to rally around their fallen star.

They have a big road game with the undefeated, first-place Vikings on Sunday in Minnesota.

If the Lions want to reach the Super Bowl and potentially see their star defensive end return this season, a win on Sunday goes a long way.

talkSPORT is your home of the NFL on British radio. Join us on talkSPORT2 on Sunday from 1pm for the New England Patriots @ the Jacksonville Jaguars