Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Yeah, this would be the week to bet the under.
This is where almost every game is won or lost (assuming turnover differential is even).matchup wise, I like our chances to win the battles in the trenches - on both sides of the ball
...MCDC admitting he tried to stop both of those huge calls.
Justin Jackson TD run
same play different angle; JJ has impressive burst. especially love how Brock Wright gets the seal on the edge
Justin Jackson TD run
same play different angle; JJ has impressive burst. especially love how Brock Wright gets the seal on the edge
Don't miss out on the Jamo block on that play. He completely pancaked a linebacker clearing the way for the TD. It was covered in this clip at the 11 minute mark.
Yeah, winning out is likely needed.So what do you guys need here to get in. Seattle looks like they won't get in as they have a brutal schedule coming up. Wash plays NYG, so not sure who you cheer for there, but Wash seems like the better team so maybe you just hope they win and let them have the 6 seed and hope to catch the Giants. Or vice versa.
If you win out I'm sure you'd make it.
Combined record of final 4 opponents is 20-32. Very doable to win out. Next week is the big one though.
You are the Krista4 of the Shark Pool.you guys don’t read my posts do you
Yeah he’s definitely playing and joking along regarding those two big calls. Funny stuff.
Yeah he’s definitely playing and joking along regarding those two big calls. Funny stuff.
Yeah he was too distracted by the wave to realize what Ben called, but also told Goff on the headset "make sure Penei knows to get down and stay in bounds after he gets the first."
He's how his perceived, big meathead. Just being a showman and playing along for yucks.
Remember he said earlier this year "Hey, if other coaches want to underestimate me, that's a good thing."
I bet his players are howling watching people like Orlovsky lose their minds because the Lions have a head coach who was distracted by the crowd in game.
Yeah he’s definitely playing and joking along regarding those two big calls. Funny stuff.
Yeah he was too distracted by the wave to realize what Ben called, but also told Goff on the headset "make sure Penei knows to get down and stay in bounds after he gets the first."
He's how his perceived, big meathead. Just being a showman and playing along for yucks.
Remember he said earlier this year "Hey, if other coaches want to underestimate me, that's a good thing."
I bet his players are howling watching people like Orlovsky lose their minds because the Lions have a head coach who was distracted by the crowd in game.
Yeah he’s definitely playing and joking along regarding those two big calls. Funny stuff.
Yeah he was too distracted by the wave to realize what Ben called, but also told Goff on the headset "make sure Penei knows to get down and stay in bounds after he gets the first."
He's how his perceived, big meathead. Just being a showman and playing along for yucks.
Remember he said earlier this year "Hey, if other coaches want to underestimate me, that's a good thing."
I bet his players are howling watching people like Orlovsky lose their minds because the Lions have a head coach who was distracted by the crowd in game.
DC was on Dan Miller show saying they told Sewell to make sure he stays in bounds, but DC said "You never know what it going to happen when guys who don`t touch the ball much get their hands on it, they want to make a play"
Sorry I got a little excited when I saw the interview and posted without reading that you scooped me.
I'm surprised it took this long to be posted.Did you guys hear that Pat McAfee interview? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxIJHHnr_aE
In addition to the Lions needing to take care of their own business, they could sure use some help tonight from the 49ers against Seattle. Just a huge game because Seattle holds the tiebreaker against us.
Agree and this is a big game for both teams who are on the rise. It's not a make or break game, but it sure would soar them higher. The JETS are on my radar as a team I am interested in watching with M White at the helm. Good move by them. Garrett Wilson is balling out. But so are the Lions on many ways. C'mon, a little more Swift.Think we need pull for a Denver win this week to get them to 4 wins
Going to be tough for Arizona to get a 5th win
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Cardinals have signed David Blough off the Vikings practice squad
from one Hard Knocks to another, Blough's gonna have to get his actor's equity card soon
Hey Colt - new rule, no more swearing in the QB room
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In addition to the Lions needing to take care of their own business, they could sure use some help tonight from the 49ers against Seattle. Just a huge game because Seattle holds the tiebreaker against us.
Lions playoff chances go up 15% if the 49ers win tonight
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The last couple weeks, the bandwagon has started to fill up. I can't remember any time in the Stafford era where we had this much positivity from national media. On the fandom side, I swear NFL casual I interact with this year tells me the Lions are their second favorite team.
I'd rather poke my eyeballs with needles than endure 97.1 the Ticket or Woodward sports programming, but I see the clip headlines on YouTiube. I read 4/DetroitLions daily, see virtually every Lions related Tweet, read every Lions article in the Freep-MLive-Detroit News-Oakland Press dustbin.....it's not the same as being local. But it feels like Lions fans are more excited about this team than any squad since peak Barry/Fontes years.
Agree or disagree?
Agree 100%But it feels like Lions fans are more excited about this team than any squad since peak Barry/Fontes years.
Agree or disagree?
Agree.Think we need pull for a Denver win this week to get them to 4 wins
Going to be tough for Arizona to get a 5th win
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Cardinals have signed David Blough off the Vikings practice squad
from one Hard Knocks to another, Blough's gonna have to get his actor's equity card soon
Hey Colt - new rule, no more swearing in the QB room
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In addition to the Lions needing to take care of their own business, they could sure use some help tonight from the 49ers against Seattle. Just a huge game because Seattle holds the tiebreaker against us.
Lions playoff chances go up 15% if the 49ers win tonight
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The last couple weeks, the bandwagon has started to fill up. I can't remember any time in the Stafford era where we had this much positivity from national media. On the fandom side, I swear [every] NFL casual I interact with this year tells me the Lions are their second favorite team.
I'd rather poke my eyeballs with needles than endure 97.1 the Ticket or Woodward sports programming, but I see the clip headlines on YouTiube. I read 4/DetroitLions daily, see virtually every Lions related Tweet, read every Lions article in the Freep-MLive-Detroit News-Oakland Press dustbin.....it's not the same as being local. But it feels like Lions fans are more excited about this team than any squad since peak Barry/Fontes years.
Agree or disagree?
But both the Jets and Carolina (assuming Panthers beat Pitt) are working to stay in the playoff race and their teams and crowd should be fired up. Lions have little or no margin for error.
I would like to point out I bought my ticket for the bandwagon on September 9th
It is true, if you watch any Lions videos on YouTube, doesn't matter if it is the NFL channel, the Lions channel, or some random fantasy channel, every other comment is either "I am an X fan but love the Lions this year" or "I am a fan of x team the Lions just beat but am rooting for you guys".
They may not be the best team this year but they are competitive. Lost by a field goal to Eagles week 1, lost by a field goal to Bills on Thanksgiving, split with Vikings. Five of their seven losses have been by one score.
It is December and they have improved on both sides of the ball as people have gotten healthy and more experienced. The staff changes mid season have shown results. They are hot when it matters most.
Running the table is a tall task but certainly possible, it will probably come down to coaching and focus more than talent. And a little luck.
Lions vs Bengals in Phoenix has a nice ring to it.
We are more optimistic than in a long long time, I think mainly because it’s the actual core foundational parts of our club that feel different.
Shiela took over and immediately seemed more proactive
We’ve got what seems like a really good GM and one that appears to draft very well
A HC that seems to vibe with the GM and is the type of character who wants his teams to play with an ethos that can be admired. Plus, he’s extroverted and infectious as a leader unlike Patricia/Caldwell/Schwartz.
Due to GM, we have many young players that look really good.
As much as I’ve loved the national focus on us and it’s positivity. And I really do. I will admit to finding some of the narrative bordering on condescension at times. We are 6-7 yet I’ve heard multiple times things along the lines of Lions fans must be so happy because they have won some games unlike the last few decades and other such similar comments.
I think this has done something of a wee bit of a disservice to the likes of Caldwell, Stafford etc because we have had some pretty good teams over the last 12 years, ones that came close to winning divisions and really should have done so. That made the playoffs but lost on the road. Not much, but still, some teams that were pretty good.
Having said that, and to bring it back around the opening comments, perhaps this team feels better to us because it IS about the GM and HC and not some great players, which makes me think the ceiling is higher and the upswing can be of a more longer and sustained type
I probably said the same thing last week and might say the same thing next week, but I'll say it anyways: this is the most important game the Lions have played in years. It's because it's a road game against another team with a recent losing history trying to get to the playoffs, a team with a very good defense, and most important a road game. Just a massive game.
To say I'm excited would be an understatement.
My favorite part is that because of the Rams pick there is less reason for one to root for a tank. You can have increased draft capital and a team on the upswing at the same time.
Nobody could fault you for playing Moore here whether it worked out or not.Question for Lions homers. According to Jake Ciely, since Week 8, the Lions are the worst in the league against slot receivers. Does that sound right to you? Lions defense seems to be playing better lately overall, but they still might be weak in this one area. He's suggesting Elijah Moore for the Jets would be a strong play this week.
Question for Lions homers. According to Jake Ciely, since Week 8, the Lions are the worst in the league against slot receivers. Does that sound right to you? Lions defense seems to be playing better lately overall, but they still might be weak in this one area. He's suggesting Elijah Moore for the Jets would be a strong play this week.
Nobody could fault you for playing Moore here whether it work out or not.Question for Lions homers. According to Jake Ciely, since Week 8, the Lions are the worst in the league against slot receivers. Does that sound right to you? Lions defense seems to be playing better lately overall, but they still might be weak in this one area. He's suggesting Elijah Moore for the Jets would be a strong play this week.
If someone knows where to find slot stats per game maybe they can chime in.