Leroy Hoard
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What's funny was that in my league Goff actually out pointed Stafford. I guess that's why they call it fantasy.
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2025 Detroit Lions: Game 1 Lions vs Packers. (59 Viewers)
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Ruptured achilles, out for the year
Ambry Thomas has a few words with him after he didn’t get his head around on the Deebo TD
maybe move him to Safety next year
Ambry Thomas has a few words with him after he didn’t get his head around on the Deebo TD
maybe move him to Safety next year
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Ruptured achilles, out for the year
Ambry Thomas has a few words with him after he didn’t get his head around on the Deebo TD
maybe move him to Safety next year
Dam..he ripped him a new one!!
I think going forward safety is his only chance to succeed in the NFL.
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Moonlight
Footballguy
Its only one game and Levi didn't play but Lions must have pressure on QB to win a game or two.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Moonlight
Footballguy
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Snap Counts
OFFENSE
C Frank Ragnow 92 (100%)
RG Halapoulivaati Vaitai 92 (100%)
LG Jonah Jackson 92 (100%)
RT Matt Nelson 92 (100%)
LT Penei Sewell 92 (100%) 6 pressures, 0 sacks, graded even better in run blocking. Vote we leave him here and make Decker move to RT.
QB Jared Goff 92 (100%) It’s even worse than we feared. 16 of first 18 completions were to RBs or TE, most of them dump offs in the flat. 206 yards on his first 39 PA. No ability to push the ball downfield or zip it into a tight window. We kind of knew these things going in but it’s still jarring.
TE T.J. Hockenson 78 (85%) High snap concentration + consistent targets + ton of RZ looks = path to elite status. Maybe not Kelce/Waller yet but he’s right there with Andrews/Kittle.
WR Kalif Raymond 69 (75%)
RB D’Andre Swift 63 (68%) Kamara type potential if he suits up every week
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown 59 (64%) 1st (or 2nd?) drive Goff missed him down the sideline behind his man, probable TD. Overall very quiet day, expected to see him more involved.
WR Trinity Benson 4 (53%)
WR Tyrell Williams 39 (42%) Right on cue, injured Week 1. SALY and year before.
WR Quintez Cephus 32 (35%)
RB Jamaal Williams 32 (35%) 56% utilization us good, no? 18 touches + targets
TE Darren Fells 27 (29%)
FB Jason Cabinda 10 (11%)
OL Logan Stenberg 2 (2%)
DEFENSE
S Will Harris 55 (100%) took a bad angle twice that resulted in long gainers. Unacceptable for a 3rd year man, there’s no offsetting strengths to his game. Makes me ill that he is in the field every snap.
LB Alex Anzalone 55 (100%) Zero impact
CB Amani Oruwariye 55 (100%)
S Tracy Walker 54 (98%)
OLB Romeo Okwara 53 (96%) generated one (1) pressure. Which led the team.
OLB Trey Flowers 49 (89%) Has to play better, no excuses. Huge cap hit and for what? Zero pressures? Needs to step up.
CB Jeff Okudah 48 (87%) Burned a few times and ruptured his achilles. See ya in a July. Might want to look into learning how to play S.
DL Michael Brockers 37 (67%)
LB Jamie Collins 37 (67%) Several missed tackles. Where’s the accountability? This guy has to be an on field leader. Put Barnes in if he’s not getting it done.
DL Nick Williams 35 (64%)
DL Alim McNeill 28 (51%)
DL Kevin Strong 24 (44%)
CB A.J. Parker 21 (38%)
DL John Penisini 17 (31%)
OLB Charles Harris 15 (27%)
CB Ifeatu Melifonwu 12 (22%)
LB Derrick Barnes 5 (9%) Might have gotten dinged up on a kickoff?
LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin 2 (4%)
S C.J. Moore 1 (2%)
OLB Austin Bryant 1 (2%)
S Dean Marlowe 1 (2%)
SPECIAL TEAMS
Anthony Pittman 27 (87%)
Bobby Price 27 (87%)
Jalen Reeves-Maybin 20 (65%)
Godwin Igwebuike 19 (61%)
C.J. Moore 19 (61%)
Derrick Barnes 19 (61%)
Jason Cabinda 17 (55%)
Charles Harris 16 (52%)
Will Harris 14 (45%)
Tracy Walker 14 (45%)
Jerry Jacobs 11 (35%)
K Austin Seibert 10 (32%)
Ifeatu Melifonwu 10 (32%)
Amon-Ra St. Brown 9 (29%)
Austin Bryant 8 (26%)
Nick Williams 8 (26%)
Alim McNeill 8 (26%)
Alex Anzalone 8 (26%)
Amani Oruwariye 8 (26%)
P Jack Fox 7 (23%) Such a stud, consistently pins the other team and has uncanny accuracy spotting it. Best in the league.
LS Scott Daly 7 (23%)
Kevin Strong 7 (23%)
OFFENSE
C Frank Ragnow 92 (100%)
RG Halapoulivaati Vaitai 92 (100%)
LG Jonah Jackson 92 (100%)
RT Matt Nelson 92 (100%)
LT Penei Sewell 92 (100%) 6 pressures, 0 sacks, graded even better in run blocking. Vote we leave him here and make Decker move to RT.
QB Jared Goff 92 (100%) It’s even worse than we feared. 16 of first 18 completions were to RBs or TE, most of them dump offs in the flat. 206 yards on his first 39 PA. No ability to push the ball downfield or zip it into a tight window. We kind of knew these things going in but it’s still jarring.
TE T.J. Hockenson 78 (85%) High snap concentration + consistent targets + ton of RZ looks = path to elite status. Maybe not Kelce/Waller yet but he’s right there with Andrews/Kittle.
WR Kalif Raymond 69 (75%)
RB D’Andre Swift 63 (68%) Kamara type potential if he suits up every week
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown 59 (64%) 1st (or 2nd?) drive Goff missed him down the sideline behind his man, probable TD. Overall very quiet day, expected to see him more involved.
WR Trinity Benson 4 (53%)
WR Tyrell Williams 39 (42%) Right on cue, injured Week 1. SALY and year before.
WR Quintez Cephus 32 (35%)
RB Jamaal Williams 32 (35%) 56% utilization us good, no? 18 touches + targets
TE Darren Fells 27 (29%)
FB Jason Cabinda 10 (11%)
OL Logan Stenberg 2 (2%)
DEFENSE
S Will Harris 55 (100%) took a bad angle twice that resulted in long gainers. Unacceptable for a 3rd year man, there’s no offsetting strengths to his game. Makes me ill that he is in the field every snap.
LB Alex Anzalone 55 (100%) Zero impact
CB Amani Oruwariye 55 (100%)
S Tracy Walker 54 (98%)
OLB Romeo Okwara 53 (96%) generated one (1) pressure. Which led the team.
OLB Trey Flowers 49 (89%) Has to play better, no excuses. Huge cap hit and for what? Zero pressures? Needs to step up.
CB Jeff Okudah 48 (87%) Burned a few times and ruptured his achilles. See ya in a July. Might want to look into learning how to play S.
DL Michael Brockers 37 (67%)
LB Jamie Collins 37 (67%) Several missed tackles. Where’s the accountability? This guy has to be an on field leader. Put Barnes in if he’s not getting it done.
DL Nick Williams 35 (64%)
DL Alim McNeill 28 (51%)
DL Kevin Strong 24 (44%)
CB A.J. Parker 21 (38%)
DL John Penisini 17 (31%)
OLB Charles Harris 15 (27%)
CB Ifeatu Melifonwu 12 (22%)
LB Derrick Barnes 5 (9%) Might have gotten dinged up on a kickoff?
LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin 2 (4%)
S C.J. Moore 1 (2%)
OLB Austin Bryant 1 (2%)
S Dean Marlowe 1 (2%)
SPECIAL TEAMS
Anthony Pittman 27 (87%)
Bobby Price 27 (87%)
Jalen Reeves-Maybin 20 (65%)
Godwin Igwebuike 19 (61%)
C.J. Moore 19 (61%)
Derrick Barnes 19 (61%)
Jason Cabinda 17 (55%)
Charles Harris 16 (52%)
Will Harris 14 (45%)
Tracy Walker 14 (45%)
Jerry Jacobs 11 (35%)
K Austin Seibert 10 (32%)
Ifeatu Melifonwu 10 (32%)
Amon-Ra St. Brown 9 (29%)
Austin Bryant 8 (26%)
Nick Williams 8 (26%)
Alim McNeill 8 (26%)
Alex Anzalone 8 (26%)
Amani Oruwariye 8 (26%)
P Jack Fox 7 (23%) Such a stud, consistently pins the other team and has uncanny accuracy spotting it. Best in the league.
LS Scott Daly 7 (23%)
Kevin Strong 7 (23%)
TwinTurbo
Footballguy
BobbyLayne said:Ruptured achilles, out for the year
Ambry Thomas has a few words with him after he didn’t get his head around on the Deebo TD
maybe move him to Safety next year
It's like why couldn't the Lions have just been able to pick 1 slot higher in 2020 to get the good player from Ohio State.
TwinTurbo
Footballguy
Da Guru said:
I'm not saying this specifically about him. But one possible explanation for this type of situation is a player who relies heavily on performance enhancing substances in college and then stops taking them in the pros. I don't think that's the case here.
Another explanation is that he just wasn't that good to begin with. But that's difficult to reconcile. There were legitimate comparisons to Lattimore and Ramsey during the same stage of their careers.
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Hs calling card was press coverage, he was never a speed cover guy. Maybe it’s just a lot easier manhandling B1G WRs than NFL.
Maybe he’ll become a competent safety. I think he’s done as a starting corner, need to reboot or move on. Wasted pick.
Friggin’ Quintricia...
TwinTurbo
Footballguy
Hs calling card was press coverage, he was never a speed cover guy. Maybe it’s just a lot easier manhandling B1G WRs than NFL.
Maybe he’ll become a competent safety. I think he’s done as a starting corner, need to reboot or move on. Wasted pick.
Friggin’ Quintricia...
It does appear to be a wasted pick. Time will tell if the pick was Charles Rogers level wasted or Eric Ebron.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
How good was the Lions run blocking v the 49ers?
Jamaal Williams gained 40 of his 54 yards before contact.
Swift, 34 of 39. On a per Att basis their YBC average was 8th and 15th.
Pass blocking?
Penei Sewell manhandling Nick Bosa
Youngest to ever start at LT.
ARSB chip blocking a blitzed before releasing into his route
BTW, look close - that’s two different plays. It looks like a loop of the same play but it’s not; at least twice he knocked a guy on his ### before running his route.
Jamaal Williams gained 40 of his 54 yards before contact.
Swift, 34 of 39. On a per Att basis their YBC average was 8th and 15th.
Pass blocking?
Penei Sewell manhandling Nick Bosa
Youngest to ever start at LT.
ARSB chip blocking a blitzed before releasing into his route
BTW, look close - that’s two different plays. It looks like a loop of the same play but it’s not; at least twice he knocked a guy on his ### before running his route.
It's early but Atlanta and Miami could use some better olinemen. The Atlanta line had pff's lowest pass efficiency rating, especially at LG and RT. Miami used rookie Liam Eichenberg at LT due to Austin Jackson just coming off the COVID list and he had a grade of 57.6, which is in Jackson terriority. A better LT or RT could move Miami's line into above average. Tua struggled again while under pressure. Waddle is gonna be good, but LTs or RTs in Tua's case are hard to find.
Tankathon has Detroit with Thibodeaux with the #1 pick in 2022.
Here's a very detailed breakdown of Sewell's play:
https://www.sportstalkatl.com/pff-matt-ryan-was-responsible-for-zero-hits-sacks-hurries-or-pressures-he-faced-in-week-1/
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
#Lions players who finished in the top 10 at their position in PFF grades after Week 1:
- Trey Flowers (8th among EDGE)
- Frank Ragnow (1st C)
- Penei Sewell (7th LT only)
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Another EDGE to pair with Trey in 2022? Aidan Hutchinson & Kayvon Thibodeaux seem to be the big names as of now.
Moonlight
Footballguy
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
He was the only questionable who wasn’t active. Was on the field early stretching with trainers and did some drills. Sounds like they determined it was better to sit him this week.
IDK exactly what the hip injury is/means (KG missed months with his weird hip injury last year) but I’m inclined to believe he’ll make his debut in Lambeau.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
51.9
4 solo tackles which seems like a lot for a NT. I was keying on him a lot, he’s tough to move, but didn’t see him chase down anything that went outside.
The way Penei moves at 335 is phenomenal. When that ran R with him and Ragnow pulling, look tf out. Also saw a couple freeze frame photos of several plays where Sewell has left leg already off the ground after perfectly timing the snap. They say it’s uncanny, the other 7-8 guys with their hand in the ground are still down and without being early he’s up, out , and ready to set up. Dude is pretty special.
Also, postgame Penei said he was disappointed and feels like he can do batter. Bosa and Ragnow were praising him, graded out very good, but he’s pushing himself to be better. Love to see it.
Can't wait to see Levi play. He could end up being their best pick. Melifonwu is going to be thrown into the fire next week. Hopefully he is ready. Eventually Goff will have to throw more balls to WR, and we will see a lot more of Amon-Ra and if he can be a good WR. Barnes snap count is going to go up every week and I think he will be good. Jermar hopefully won't see too much action, because Swift and Williams are studs and need to be in the game. All the rookies are looking like very solid picks, and several have potential to be great picks.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Moonlight
Footballguy
Concerns about Kenny Golladay's ineffectiveness and lack of separation being expressed by media
“It’s hard to tell on TV, but is Kenny Golladay just not open,” Ralph Vacchiano of SNY said. “Seems like the Giants are paying him a lot of money to just ignore him for an entire game.”
From Jordan Raanan ESPN
Had serious concern about Kenny Golladay and Kyle Rudolph early after seeing the way they were moving entering season,” Raanan said. “Both were coming off injury. But … Average separation Thursday at time of completion/inc, per NextGen: Golladay 1.52 yds.” Average separation Thursday at time of completion/inc, per NextGen: Golladay 1.52 yds Rudolph 1.25 League Average: 2.87
When with the Lions Golladay was said to be one of the WRs that created the least amount of separation in the NFL but was able to compensate with his physicality and having one of the best QBs in Stafford willing to throw into little space.
There was some criticism of Holmes for not resigning Golladay but the lack of separation, Stafford being traded and the huge contract Golladay got from Giants for the time being support Holmes" decision.
“It’s hard to tell on TV, but is Kenny Golladay just not open,” Ralph Vacchiano of SNY said. “Seems like the Giants are paying him a lot of money to just ignore him for an entire game.”
From Jordan Raanan ESPN
Had serious concern about Kenny Golladay and Kyle Rudolph early after seeing the way they were moving entering season,” Raanan said. “Both were coming off injury. But … Average separation Thursday at time of completion/inc, per NextGen: Golladay 1.52 yds.” Average separation Thursday at time of completion/inc, per NextGen: Golladay 1.52 yds Rudolph 1.25 League Average: 2.87
When with the Lions Golladay was said to be one of the WRs that created the least amount of separation in the NFL but was able to compensate with his physicality and having one of the best QBs in Stafford willing to throw into little space.
There was some criticism of Holmes for not resigning Golladay but the lack of separation, Stafford being traded and the huge contract Golladay got from Giants for the time being support Holmes" decision.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Don`t remember hearing much criticism at all about not bringing Golladay back. Spending big $$$ on a WR coming off a injury with a team rebuilding did not make sense.
TwinTurbo
Footballguy
I don't know a single Lions fan that was upset about it. Appreciate what he did for the team and he got a great contract with the Giants.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Nope and talk about a guy who doesn't throw jump balls, Goff would have been a bad fit for Golladay.
Golladay would be trash with Goff. Stafford made Golladay and I would not be shocked if Golladay is a bust in NY.
As far as this crop of WR, there were several times that Goff either overthrew the open WR or did not correctly anticipate a WR running into a wide open zone. I think Goff is being more of a disservice to the WR than vice versa.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I agree, Goff is a great QB to execute this tank. Just good enough to not embarrass the team and cause the players to become disgruntled but not good enough to actually win.
Prater may not be winning games for the Lions, but at least he is beating the Vikings.
Cardinals' Prater boots 62-yard field goal against Vikings
19 September 2021, 18:17
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Matt Prater still has plenty of leg left at 37.
The Arizona kicker broke the franchise record with a 62-yard field goal to end the first half on Sunday, putting the Cardinals up 24-23 over the Minnesota Vikings.
Prater's kick breaks the Cardinals record of 61, set by Jay Feely against Cincinnati in 2012.
And it's not even Prater's longest career kick. He's the NFL record holder with a 64-yarder for Denver against Tennessee in 2013.
Prater has been a long-kicking specialist since entering the NFL with Detroit as an undrafted free agent in 2006.
The two-time Pro Bowler holds NFL records for most field goals of at least 50 yards (60), consecutive made 50-yarders (14) and consecutive conversions of at least 55 yards (seven). His success rate of 75% on 50-yard field goals and seven seasons with at least five 50-yard field goals also are records.
Prater is clutch, too. He hasn't missed in 22 attempts on game-winning field goals with two minutes or less left in the fourth quarter or overtime, including 16 for 16 at the end of regulation.
The Cardinals signed Prater during the offseason to shore up a shaky kicking situation. Zane Gonzalez had an up-and-down 2020 season and veteran Mike Nugent filled in, but was not the solution Arizona needed.
Prater has played 15 NFL seasons with Atlanta, Denver, Detroit and Arizona.
Cardinals' Prater boots 62-yard field goal against Vikings
19 September 2021, 18:17
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Matt Prater still has plenty of leg left at 37.
The Arizona kicker broke the franchise record with a 62-yard field goal to end the first half on Sunday, putting the Cardinals up 24-23 over the Minnesota Vikings.
Prater's kick breaks the Cardinals record of 61, set by Jay Feely against Cincinnati in 2012.
And it's not even Prater's longest career kick. He's the NFL record holder with a 64-yarder for Denver against Tennessee in 2013.
Prater has been a long-kicking specialist since entering the NFL with Detroit as an undrafted free agent in 2006.
The two-time Pro Bowler holds NFL records for most field goals of at least 50 yards (60), consecutive made 50-yarders (14) and consecutive conversions of at least 55 yards (seven). His success rate of 75% on 50-yard field goals and seven seasons with at least five 50-yard field goals also are records.
Prater is clutch, too. He hasn't missed in 22 attempts on game-winning field goals with two minutes or less left in the fourth quarter or overtime, including 16 for 16 at the end of regulation.
The Cardinals signed Prater during the offseason to shore up a shaky kicking situation. Zane Gonzalez had an up-and-down 2020 season and veteran Mike Nugent filled in, but was not the solution Arizona needed.
Prater has played 15 NFL seasons with Atlanta, Denver, Detroit and Arizona.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
White on white tonight
First time wearing white pants since 1949
First time wearing white pants since 1949
Timmay
Footballguy
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Best thing about tonights game is I kinda liked the all white uniforms.
OK..now I know why LA had no faith in Goff. Lions have no WRs but Goff is not the answer.
Bottom line is the team basically lacks talent across the board.
Sewell is going to be good but I just think the Lions are going to regret passing on Justin Fields.
OK..now I know why LA had no faith in Goff. Lions have no WRs but Goff is not the answer.
Bottom line is the team basically lacks talent across the board.
Sewell is going to be good but I just think the Lions are going to regret passing on Justin Fields.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
naw holding out for Arch Manning in 2026
srsly Penei is really impressive
he stays healthy you’re looking at 12 years of Pro Bowls
Moonlight
Footballguy
Jared Goff has smaller than average hands for a QB and was one of the concerns pre-draft about him. His lack of ball security with Rams may be related.
Ball was wet tonight in second half and a case can be made that smaller hands become more of a factor in rainy weather.
Ball was wet tonight in second half and a case can be made that smaller hands become more of a factor in rainy weather.
Mark Football
Footballguy
I remember watching Aaron Jones splitting time with Williams 3 years ago. Every time Jones got the ball I could see how much more explosive he was compared to Williams. I see the same thing with Swift so far. Hopefully Swifts trajectory is similar to Jones.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Looks like Iffy has a significant hamstring pull, will be out for awhile. Secondary is in bad shape rn.
Alex Anzalone with another bad coverage game. Should probably start evaluating Derrick Barnes.
I thought at times both lines played well. We got good pressure, 3 sacks. But with the back 7 playing so poorly there’s no margin for error. I get why they played two high safety most of the night - those young corners need the help - but we are going to gashed in the run gun and give up tons of crossing routes if they play that far off. We sustained too many drives last night - at least four 1st downs surrendered by penalty.
So many mistakes. All over the place. Frustrating, but that’s gonna happen all year. Try the o course correct but we are going tin o lose 13-15 games.
Goff has moments. He’s not bereft of talent. The 46 yarder on 3rd and 1 first drive was awesome. Perfect throw to Hock on the second TD. Started out 11/12 for 112 and 2 scores. Probably a career high rushing the ball, he generally never ever takes off.
HATED the 2 minute drill. Intentionally ran time off first two runs, bc they were playing skeered - didn’t want to give the ball back to Rodgers. They were getting it first to open the second half so LFG. Chicken #### move to settle fir FG there.
Overall I thought Campbell stayed aggressive but wasn’t reckless. Lynn had a good game plan in the first half. Not impressed with Glenn’s scheme but recognize he’s handicapped by the lack of talent at LB/DB. Fox was awesome, per usual, but lousy KR can coverage.
They played tight in the second half and the mistakes snowballed. Just want to see more discipline and for them to be competitive for 60 minutes minutes.
Long season ahead but Hock & Swift are fun to watch. Cephus might be marginally better than I thought. ARSB is OK but nothing special so far. Sewell is so freaking good. But too many holes.
Glad I’m out of market and only have to endure Thanksgiving. Must suck for you guys that actually sit through this garbage week in and week out.
Alex Anzalone with another bad coverage game. Should probably start evaluating Derrick Barnes.
I thought at times both lines played well. We got good pressure, 3 sacks. But with the back 7 playing so poorly there’s no margin for error. I get why they played two high safety most of the night - those young corners need the help - but we are going to gashed in the run gun and give up tons of crossing routes if they play that far off. We sustained too many drives last night - at least four 1st downs surrendered by penalty.
So many mistakes. All over the place. Frustrating, but that’s gonna happen all year. Try the o course correct but we are going tin o lose 13-15 games.
Goff has moments. He’s not bereft of talent. The 46 yarder on 3rd and 1 first drive was awesome. Perfect throw to Hock on the second TD. Started out 11/12 for 112 and 2 scores. Probably a career high rushing the ball, he generally never ever takes off.
HATED the 2 minute drill. Intentionally ran time off first two runs, bc they were playing skeered - didn’t want to give the ball back to Rodgers. They were getting it first to open the second half so LFG. Chicken #### move to settle fir FG there.
Overall I thought Campbell stayed aggressive but wasn’t reckless. Lynn had a good game plan in the first half. Not impressed with Glenn’s scheme but recognize he’s handicapped by the lack of talent at LB/DB. Fox was awesome, per usual, but lousy KR can coverage.
They played tight in the second half and the mistakes snowballed. Just want to see more discipline and for them to be competitive for 60 minutes minutes.
Long season ahead but Hock & Swift are fun to watch. Cephus might be marginally better than I thought. ARSB is OK but nothing special so far. Sewell is so freaking good. But too many holes.
Glad I’m out of market and only have to endure Thanksgiving. Must suck for you guys that actually sit through this garbage week in and week out.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Was glad Campbell went for on on 4-1 as a FG was not going to win with the defense being so bad. Thought the Lions again had some questionable calls go against them. Too bad Goff did not see the wide open guy to his right.
So Ravens next week means 0-3 start. Might be looking at a 3-13 season at best.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Lions are about a 9 point home dog. Very slim chance to win is if Ravens are still celebrating that big win at KC. Road out of conference games vs. bottom level teams also sometimes create strange results.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
The first of all 5 bird teams we’re playing this year! Highlight of the schedule.
Ravens, Eagles, Cardinals, @ Falcons, @ Seahawks
You might think I’m stark raven mad, but I think we can become the first team to sweep the avians.
Sorry, didn’t mean to make this unpleasant and hawkward. I have no egrets though.
formerfourdigit
Footballguy
Am I crazy to think we match up well? Bring some more pressure on the LOS vs the two high safeties we needed to play last night? Offense was good for the first half and just kinda fell apart once GB got a lead and the weather went bad. Ravens D doesn't seem quite as good as they have been in the past. Maybe just because I'm going to the game but I feel pretty good about taking the points this week at a minimum and gonna shoot a missile at the money line too.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Regardless of last Sunday's outcome, the Ravens are a mess. Half of their starters are either out or banged up enough that they may not play much this week.
I think you're right, in that the Ravens put everything they had into the game against the Chiefs. I don't think they'll be celebrating it too much, though. They had no business winning that game with the shape they are in. I expect a let down & the reality of just how shorthanded they are to sink in this Sunday for them.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
facook
Footballguy
Mea culpa: Preseason I stated that Goff would be trash without McVay and genuinely thought the Lions would be non-competitive. Pleasantly surprised how competent Goff has been. Good for you Lions fans for your team actually getting good value for trading Stafford.
I was wrong, and am glad to be so.
I was wrong, and am glad to be so.
formerfourdigit
Footballguy
Swift needs to get more touches. JWill has a role to play but should be more like 70/30 Swift IMO. Hopefully that's the play going forward, I know Swift has been banged up a bit.
formerfourdigit
Footballguy
Just remembered last time I was in Vegas we were playing the Ravens and I had a good feeling we would cover. Oops!
Also got to see the Tucker 61 yard FG on Monday night in 2013.
So I guess I'm saying I'm due for sure, mortgage the house on this one boys and girls. Lions 23-21.
Also got to see the Tucker 61 yard FG on Monday night in 2013.
So I guess I'm saying I'm due for sure, mortgage the house on this one boys and girls. Lions 23-21.
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