Lions' CJ Gardner-Johnson hopes fans wear blue ski masks for home opener

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Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was hyped after the team’s victory over the Kansas City Chiefs last week and is hoping the momentum carries into the home opener against the Seattle Seahawks.

The Lions won the game 21-20. Gardner-Johnson had five tackles and two passes defended. He glided into the locker room after the game wearing a blue ski mask, and he is trying to get fans hyped online.

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Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson interacts with fans after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 7, 2023. (Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports)

Gardner-Johnson is hoping fans bring the masks with them to Ford Field this weekend, too.

"You’re going to see on Sunday, blue ski masks everywhere," he said Tuesday, via the Detroit Free Press.

He added that he wants his teammates to go full-on heel.

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Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson nearly intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice during the second half of their game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 7, 2023. (Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports)

"We villains, right? It's part of us," he added, via The Detroit News. "It's the culture. I'm changing it."

The defense really stepped up against quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Brian Branch turned a missed catch into an interception return for a touchdown. It proved to be one of the difference makers.

Detroit held Mahomes to 226 passing yards. He was 21-of-39 with two touchdowns.

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Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson appears before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sep 7, 2023. (Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Seahawks are coming into Sunday’s game against the Lions 0-1 after a 30-13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Los Angeles hung 426 yards on Seattle on nine total drives.