Score Detroit Lions League Leaders Football Card

This is a standard sized NFL trading card (2.5" x 3.5") from the 'Score' brand, featuring a Detroit Lions player within a 'League Leaders' subset. The card is designed with a white outer border framing a central action photograph of a player in a white and silver Detroit Lions uniform with a silver helmet, engaged in gameplay on a grass field. The bottom of the central graphic prominently displays the text 'LEAGUE LEADERS' in a stylized, bold gold-colored font against a blue background. Below the artwork, the footer section includes the 'Score' logo on the left, the team name 'DETROIT LIONS' in small blue typeface, and the statistic '9 INTS' in a large, dark bold font on the right. The card appears to be from a modern era of production, likely between 2010 and 2024, given the modern Score branding and uniform style. Regarding condition, at a glance, the card appears well-centered with sharp corners, though it's displayed inside a clear protective sleeve (penny sleeve) which can obscure surface micro-scratches or edge wear. There are no obvious creases, staining, or discolorations visible. The card is presented on a miniature wooden easel for display, indicating it is likely part of a hobbyist collection.

I have examined the digital representation of the Score Detroit Lions League Leaders card. Based on the '9 INTS' statistic and 'League Leaders' branding, this card is identified as a base-level insert from a modern Score football set (circa 2013-2022), likely featuring Glover Quin or Darius Slay. The card displays excellent centering and sharp corners through the protective sleeve. However, without physical inspection, I cannot account for surface dimples, 'print lines,' or micro-scratches often found on thin Score cardstock. From a market perspective, Score is positioned as an entry-level, mass-produced product. Unlike high-end 'National Treasures' or 'Prizm' parallels, base inserts of this nature are not rare. They are frequently found in 'dollar bins' at card shows or sold in bulk lots. The Detroit Lions market is currently stable, but unless a card is a short-print (SP) or an autographed variation, the financial ceiling for modern base inserts remains minimal. Regarding authentication: While the iconography and printing patterns appear consistent with genuine Panini/Score production, image-based appraisals cannot verify paper density, UV-fluorescence, or microscopic ink-jet patterns. A definitive appraisal would require removing the card from the sleeve to inspect the edges for chipping and the surface for 'wax' build-up. For high-value verification, professional grading by PSA or BGS would be necessary, though the cost of grading would currently exceed the raw market value of this specific card.