Bobby Layne, Detroit Lions and Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels writes song about Detroit Lions 'Curse of Bobby Layne': Read the lyrics
Michigan native and actor Jeff Daniels is credited with ending the Detroit Lions' "Curse of Bobby Layne" thanks to a spell he and former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning performed in the end zone of Ford Field.
The Curse of Bobby Layne for the Detroit Lions, explained
This brings us to the Curse of Bobby Layne. Back in 1958, the Lions traded Layne to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and an angry Layne allegedly declared the Lions wouldn’t win a title for 50 years. Now, if that curse was a thing, it would have expired by now, right? And Peyton Manning and actor Jeff Daniels have been trying to get rid of it, too.
Jeff Daniels sings about Detroit Lions, breaking Bobby Layne's 'Curse' on Fallon
Daniels, who had the studio audience and host Jimmy Fallon singing along to the song, also talked about his role in "Dumb & Dumber," which turned 30 last month, and the new season of his Audible memoir, "Jeff Daniels: Alive and Well Enough."
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How Jeff Daniels and Peyton Manning said goodbye to Detroit Lions curse of Bobby Layne
A comedic curse-breaking ritual with Jeff Daniels, Peyton Manning and a bathtub of whiskey credited by Lions fans with breaking curse of Bobby Layne.
Jeff Daniels goes on The Tonight Show singing about breaking the Lions' curse
Lifetime Lions fan and actor Jeff Daniels goes on The Tonight Show singing about breaking the Lions’ ‘Curse of Bobby Layne’
Jeff Daniels sings about Detroit Lions curse of Bobby Layne on ‘Tonight Show’
Daniels, who is often at Lions game, is credited with snapping the curse due to a skit he performed at Ford Field with legendary NFL quarterback Peyton Manning that involved a bathtub-of-whiskey ceremony for the ESPN+ show Peyton’s Places.
Jeff Daniels sings song about Detroit Lions curse of Bobby Layne on 'Tonight Show'
Jeff Daniels appeared on Jimmy Fallon's late-night show to talk about his Audible memoir podcast — and sing a song about the Detroit Lions curse.
Detroit Lions fan Jeff Daniels sings 'The Curse of Bobby Layne' on 'Tonight Show'
Jeff Daniels is a big supporter of the Detroit Lions. He put together a catchy tune a few years ago called “The Curse of Bobby Layne.” On Tuesday, Daniels was a guest on “The Tonight Show.” He delivered a splendid rendition of the song as the NFC North champs get ready to face the Washington Commanders in a Divisional round game.
Jeff Daniels Talks Dumb and Dumber Toilet Scene, Sings His Detroit Lions Curse of Bobby Layne Song
Jeff Daniels talks about creating his podcast Alive and Well Enough and working with Jim Carrey in the Dumb and Dumber films before singing a song he wrote about breaking the Detroit Lions' Bobby Layne curse with Peyton Manning.
'Same Old Lions' phrase has helped Detroit fans cope for decades: What it means
Detroit Lions fans have coped with losses and devastating plays by using the phrase, "Same Old Lions." Here's what it means.
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