2025 Detroit Lions: 7-4 Giants HC beats Giants..Thank you! (38 Viewers)

[Zeppelin]

If the Lions can fix their offensive line issues, they can win the Super Bowl. Whether they can is questionable. It really hurt losing Mahogany, who was their best lineman aside from Sewell. The Giants have a very good defensive line and that game along with the Packers game will tell us a lot about their offensive line.

 

[msudaisy26]

Oh no the Lions are 6-4 after getting through an extremely difficult schedule. They just played the defending Super Bowl champs on the road and lost by 7 while playing their worst offense game in several seasons and being robbed of a chance to tie. Yes they need some answers on the offensive line and to get healthier there. The Lions defense has looked outstanding, so all the talk about Holmes not getting an edge or a CB was garbage so now it is about how terrible it was the Holmes did not address the OL. Well NOBODY was trading an offensive lineman worth anything. Nobody.

Anybody who does not think this team is capable of winning a Super Bowl is nuts. Their defense looks extremely good and they will get things figured an offense. Now go back to the endless whining about how the best GM the Lions has ever had and one of the best in football really stinks and top it with criticism of Dan Campbell for being too aggressive.

I will get back to enjoying where this organization is, a serious contender for winning a Super Bowl. Something that has never been true before in the Super bowl era.

This is how you define enjoyment? Seems wrong.

 

[msudaisy26]

If the Lions can fix their offensive line issues, they can win the Super Bowl. Whether they can is questionable. It really hurt losing Mahogany, who was their best lineman aside from Sewell. The Giants have a very good defensive line and that game along with the Packers game will tell us a lot about their offensive line.

I am very skeptical that they fix it this year. Decker isn't going to get better this year playing with his injury. We can hope he just doesn't get worse, Glasgow is not great at center, Mahogney was good, but I don't think it is fair to say he will just pick up where he left off after missing that much time. I am not worried about Sewell and I think Ratledge will get better as the year goes on. Hopefully they use a high pick on a center or tackle and get this line back to top five in the league, this offense can't function the way we want unless the line is dominate.

 

[Snotbubbles]

If the Lions can fix their offensive line issues, they can win the Super Bowl. Whether they can is questionable. It really hurt losing Mahogany, who was their best lineman aside from Sewell. The Giants have a very good defensive line and that game along with the Packers game will tell us a lot about their offensive line.

I am very skeptical that they fix it this year. Decker isn't going to get better this year playing with his injury. We can hope he just doesn't get worse, Glasgow is not great at center, Mahogney was good, but I don't think it is fair to say he will just pick up where he left off after missing that much time. I am not worried about Sewell and I think Ratledge will get better as the year goes on. Hopefully they use a high pick on a center or tackle and get this line back to top five in the league, this offense can't function the way we want unless the line is dominate.

To get to the Super Bowl, you're going to face at least one team with really good DLs, but more likely than not, two teams with good DLs. Seattle, Philadelphia, LA Rams, Green Bay. The offensive line problems are exacerbated because of Goff and his inability to run. Personally, I don't think he's a QB that Detroit can win a Super Bowl with. He doesn't rise to the occasion, he gives you diminishing returns the deeper you get in the playoffs, he's a statue in the pocket, and his outdoor splits aren't great. I don't think Detroit's defense is good enough to mask Goff's limitations.

 

[msudaisy26]

If the Lions can fix their offensive line issues, they can win the Super Bowl. Whether they can is questionable. It really hurt losing Mahogany, who was their best lineman aside from Sewell. The Giants have a very good defensive line and that game along with the Packers game will tell us a lot about their offensive line.

I am very skeptical that they fix it this year. Decker isn't going to get better this year playing with his injury. We can hope he just doesn't get worse, Glasgow is not great at center, Mahogney was good, but I don't think it is fair to say he will just pick up where he left off after missing that much time. I am not worried about Sewell and I think Ratledge will get better as the year goes on. Hopefully they use a high pick on a center or tackle and get this line back to top five in the league, this offense can't function the way we want unless the line is dominate.

To get to the Super Bowl, you're going to face at least one team with really good DLs, but more likely than not, two teams with good DLs. Seattle, Philadelphia, LA Rams, Green Bay. The offensive line problems are exacerbated because of Goff and his inability to run. Personally, I don't think he's a QB that Detroit can win a Super Bowl with. He doesn't rise to the occasion, he gives you diminishing returns the deeper you get in the playoffs, he's a statue in the pocket, and his outdoor splits aren't great. I don't think Detroit's defense is good enough to mask Goff's limitations.

I agree that I don't think they can win the super bowl this year. (Hope I am wrong)

Goff rose to the occasion two years ago. He was great against the 49ers and that entire playoff run. He put two perfect throws on Patrick to convert 4th downs that Patrick dropped. Gibbs fumbled without even getting touched. If guys like Flacco, Dilfer, Nick Foles, Brad Johnson, the ghost of Peyton Manning and Mark Rypien can win a super bowl so can Goff.

 

[Moonlight]

Watching Goff in the losses and being #27 in third down conversions on the season it seems the Lions are really lacking a solid 3 #WR. Teslaa has been unproductive and must not be showing much in practice as he is not getting the snaps. Raymond has always just been a play or two here and there guy. With LaPorta out for quite some time this is even a bigger issue.

Goff had veterans like Josh Reynolds and then Tim Patrick last season that were safety valves. Patrick caught 33 passes in 43 targets but it seemed many of them were first downs that kept drives going. This year Lions have been bad in third downs so drives are not getting extended.

Maybe Meeks can step up and be that guy.

I wasn't a fan of losing Reynolds two years ago or Patrick this past season. Prefer Patrick and the 3rd rounders back over TeSLAA.

It was especially weird to trade Patrick away right before the season. We all assumed that was because TeSlaa had shown them something in camp, but they've barely used him. It's not even like they've used Raymond much, either. It's pretty much been all ARSB, Jamo, SLP and Gibbs. Beyond those guys only other players to even catch a pass are Monty (15 receptions), Raymond (13), Wright (11) and TeSlaa (4)

The target tree is definitely smaller this year.

I think part of that is the increased amount of pressure that Goff is getting. Doesn't have as much time to get to his 2nd/3rd reads.

Losing two pro bowlers in Ragnow and Ziegler hurt plus this years injuries. I haven't seen a reason why Ziegler wasn't resigned. I'm interested in how the Eagles hold up with Lane Johnson injured. They are having trouble running the ball and scoring even before the injury.

 

[Snotbubbles]

Watching Goff in the losses and being #27 in third down conversions on the season it seems the Lions are really lacking a solid 3 #WR. Teslaa has been unproductive and must not be showing much in practice as he is not getting the snaps. Raymond has always just been a play or two here and there guy. With LaPorta out for quite some time this is even a bigger issue.

Goff had veterans like Josh Reynolds and then Tim Patrick last season that were safety valves. Patrick caught 33 passes in 43 targets but it seemed many of them were first downs that kept drives going. This year Lions have been bad in third downs so drives are not getting extended.

Maybe Meeks can step up and be that guy.

I wasn't a fan of losing Reynolds two years ago or Patrick this past season. Prefer Patrick and the 3rd rounders back over TeSLAA.

It was especially weird to trade Patrick away right before the season. We all assumed that was because TeSlaa had shown them something in camp, but they've barely used him. It's not even like they've used Raymond much, either. It's pretty much been all ARSB, Jamo, SLP and Gibbs. Beyond those guys only other players to even catch a pass are Monty (15 receptions), Raymond (13), Wright (11) and TeSlaa (4)

The target tree is definitely smaller this year.

I think part of that is the increased amount of pressure that Goff is getting. Doesn't have as much time to get to his 2nd/3rd reads.

Losing two pro bowlers in Ragnow and Ziegler hurt plus this years injuries. I haven't seen a reason why Ziegler wasn't resigned. I'm interested in how the Eagles hold up with Lane Johnson injured. They are having trouble running the ball and scoring even before the injury.

Luckily for Philly, they're going into what would be considered the easier part of their schedule: Dallas, Chicago, Chargers, Raiders, Commanders x2 and Buffalo. For the most part, those teams defenses aren't as stout as what they've been facing the first 10 weeks: Kansas City, LA Rams, Denver, Green Bay and Detroit.

 

[Da Guru]

Watching Goff in the losses and being #27 in third down conversions on the season it seems the Lions are really lacking a solid 3 #WR. Teslaa has been unproductive and must not be showing much in practice as he is not getting the snaps. Raymond has always just been a play or two here and there guy. With LaPorta out for quite some time this is even a bigger issue.

Goff had veterans like Josh Reynolds and then Tim Patrick last season that were safety valves. Patrick caught 33 passes in 43 targets but it seemed many of them were first downs that kept drives going. This year Lions have been bad in third downs so drives are not getting extended.

Maybe Meeks can step up and be that guy.

I wasn't a fan of losing Reynolds two years ago or Patrick this past season. Prefer Patrick and the 3rd rounders back over TeSLAA.

It was especially weird to trade Patrick away right before the season. We all assumed that was because TeSlaa had shown them something in camp, but they've barely used him. It's not even like they've used Raymond much, either. It's pretty much been all ARSB, Jamo, SLP and Gibbs. Beyond those guys only other players to even catch a pass are Monty (15 receptions), Raymond (13), Wright (11) and TeSlaa (4)

If the Lions can fix their offensive line issues, they can win the Super Bowl. Whether they can is questionable. It really hurt losing Mahogany, who was their best lineman aside from Sewell. The Giants have a very good defensive line and that game along with the Packers game will tell us a lot about their offensive line.

I am very skeptical that they fix it this year. Decker isn't going to get better this year playing with his injury. We can hope he just doesn't get worse, Glasgow is not great at center, Mahogney was good, but I don't think it is fair to say he will just pick up where he left off after missing that much time. I am not worried about Sewell and I think Ratledge will get better as the year goes on. Hopefully they use a high pick on a center or tackle and get this line back to top five in the league, this offense can't function the way we want unless the line is dominate.

To get to the Super Bowl, you're going to face at least one team with really good DLs, but more likely than not, two teams with good DLs. Seattle, Philadelphia, LA Rams, Green Bay. The offensive line problems are exacerbated because of Goff and his inability to run. Personally, I don't think he's a QB that Detroit can win a Super Bowl with. He doesn't rise to the occasion, he gives you diminishing returns the deeper you get in the playoffs, he's a statue in the pocket, and his outdoor splits aren't great. I don't think Detroit's defense is good enough to mask Goff's limitations.

I agree that I don't think they can win the super bowl this year. (Hope I am wrong)

Goff rose to the occasion two years ago. He was great against the 49ers and that entire playoff run. He put two perfect throws on Patrick to convert 4th downs that Patrick dropped. Gibbs fumbled without even getting touched. If guys like Flacco, Dilfer, Nick Foles, Brad Johnson, the ghost of Peyton Manning and Mark Rypien can win a super bowl so can Goff.

Lions can win it but their window is much smaller than the last 2 seasons.

If they pull out the division title it will help. If not it will take 3 road wins against playoff teams just to get there.

The team that concerns me the most right now is the Rams. They are solid everywhere. I really don`t want to see Stafford get to another one.

 

[msudaisy26]

Watching Goff in the losses and being #27 in third down conversions on the season it seems the Lions are really lacking a solid 3 #WR. Teslaa has been unproductive and must not be showing much in practice as he is not getting the snaps. Raymond has always just been a play or two here and there guy. With LaPorta out for quite some time this is even a bigger issue.

Goff had veterans like Josh Reynolds and then Tim Patrick last season that were safety valves. Patrick caught 33 passes in 43 targets but it seemed many of them were first downs that kept drives going. This year Lions have been bad in third downs so drives are not getting extended.

Maybe Meeks can step up and be that guy.

I wasn't a fan of losing Reynolds two years ago or Patrick this past season. Prefer Patrick and the 3rd rounders back over TeSLAA.

It was especially weird to trade Patrick away right before the season. We all assumed that was because TeSlaa had shown them something in camp, but they've barely used him. It's not even like they've used Raymond much, either. It's pretty much been all ARSB, Jamo, SLP and Gibbs. Beyond those guys only other players to even catch a pass are Monty (15 receptions), Raymond (13), Wright (11) and TeSlaa (4)

If the Lions can fix their offensive line issues, they can win the Super Bowl. Whether they can is questionable. It really hurt losing Mahogany, who was their best lineman aside from Sewell. The Giants have a very good defensive line and that game along with the Packers game will tell us a lot about their offensive line.

I am very skeptical that they fix it this year. Decker isn't going to get better this year playing with his injury. We can hope he just doesn't get worse, Glasgow is not great at center, Mahogney was good, but I don't think it is fair to say he will just pick up where he left off after missing that much time. I am not worried about Sewell and I think Ratledge will get better as the year goes on. Hopefully they use a high pick on a center or tackle and get this line back to top five in the league, this offense can't function the way we want unless the line is dominate.

To get to the Super Bowl, you're going to face at least one team with really good DLs, but more likely than not, two teams with good DLs. Seattle, Philadelphia, LA Rams, Green Bay. The offensive line problems are exacerbated because of Goff and his inability to run. Personally, I don't think he's a QB that Detroit can win a Super Bowl with. He doesn't rise to the occasion, he gives you diminishing returns the deeper you get in the playoffs, he's a statue in the pocket, and his outdoor splits aren't great. I don't think Detroit's defense is good enough to mask Goff's limitations.

I agree that I don't think they can win the super bowl this year. (Hope I am wrong)

Goff rose to the occasion two years ago. He was great against the 49ers and that entire playoff run. He put two perfect throws on Patrick to convert 4th downs that Patrick dropped. Gibbs fumbled without even getting touched. If guys like Flacco, Dilfer, Nick Foles, Brad Johnson, the ghost of Peyton Manning and Mark Rypien can win a super bowl so can Goff.

Lions can win it but their window is much smaller than the last 2 seasons.

If they pull out the division title it will help. If not it will take 3 road wins against playoff teams just to get there.

The team that concerns me the most right now is the Rams. They are solid everywhere. I really don`t want to see Stafford get to another one.

I am basing it on the first 10 games this season. Can the Lions go out and beat any team in the league even on the road? Yes they can, but they have yet to show us they could go out and stack really good wins in a row.

There are still seven games left and they can turn it around, but right now I don't see it.

 

[Snotbubbles]

How you all feeling about the Lions this week, thinking about laying the 10.5 against NY.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

How you all feeling about the Lions this week, thinking about laying the 10.5 against NY.

Lions aren't just 13-0 after a loss, they are 13-0 against the spread. That said one of these times it won't happen, it's rare for a coin to flip heads forever.

 

[msudaisy26]

How you all feeling about the Lions this week, thinking about laying the 10.5 against NY.

Lions aren't just 13-0 after a loss, they are 13-0 against the spread. That said one of these times it won't happen, it's rare for a coin to flip heads forever.

I wouldn't touch it. So many mixed signs. The Giants are pesky, Dart can make plays off script and they have a great pass rush. On the other side the Lions are 13 - 0 after a loss and the Giants give up 5.6 yards per run so there might not be a pass rush when they run 60 times.

 

[Da Guru]

How you all feeling about the Lions this week, thinking about laying the 10.5 against NY.

Bet the farm!!

 

[Snotbubbles]

How you all feeling about the Lions this week, thinking about laying the 10.5 against NY.

Bet the farm!!

Ha. I'm trying to put together an 8-10 leg parlay. This was one of the bets I was looking at. I got a free stake bet of $10 so I figure, what the heck.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Last night a team with Davis Mills at QB beat a pretty good team by playing solid defense. Lions need to keep up their D until the offense gets it together.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

How you all feeling about the Lions this week, thinking about laying the 10.5 against NY.

Lions aren't just 13-0 after a loss, they are 13-0 against the spread. That said one of these times it won't happen, it's rare for a coin to flip heads forever.

I wouldn't touch it. So many mixed signs. The Giants are pesky, Dart can make plays off script and they have a great pass rush. On the other side the Lions are 13 - 0 after a loss and the Giants give up 5.6 yards per run so there might not be a pass rush when they run 60 times.

Dart is out.

New York Giants

Out for Week 12
QB Jaxson Dart

https://x.com/rydunleavy/status/1991906374670803293?t=y6QUIzvlOfFCvFqcX0MDHA&s=19

 

[Leroy Hoard]

How you all feeling about the Lions this week, thinking about laying the 10.5 against NY.

Lions aren't just 13-0 after a loss, they are 13-0 against the spread. That said one of these times it won't happen, it's rare for a coin to flip heads forever.

I wouldn't touch it. So many mixed signs. The Giants are pesky, Dart can make plays off script and they have a great pass rush. On the other side the Lions are 13 - 0 after a loss and the Giants give up 5.6 yards per run so there might not be a pass rush when they run 60 times.

Dart is out.

New York Giants

Out for Week 12
QB Jaxson Dart

https://x.com/rydunleavy/status/1991906374670803293?t=y6QUIzvlOfFCvFqcX0MDHA&s=19

Line just moved from -10.5 to -12.5

 

[Insein]

Lions were a smash play before the Dart news. Now Lions by 30.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Bad news on LaPorta, now probably out for season.

Lions TE Sam LaPorta likely out for season after procedure

Detroit Lions All-Pro tight end Sam LaPorta is likely to miss the rest of the season.

www.prideofdetroit.com

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I know he's a sore spot around here because of the draft capital used (already well covered), but I see an uptick in Teslaa usage going forward. Partly to make up for LaPorta being out.

For you fellow gamblers out there, this week Teslaa is +850 for "anytime TD"

 

[Payne]

I'm honestly not beating a dead horse here, but news like LaPorta is exactly why I say this window is smaller than many of you think.
Last year it was the defensive injuries. Now LaPorta. Frank gone. Decker another year older. Goff another year older.

You just never know what's going to happen. Losing LaPorta is huge. He's a tremendous blocker and a threat in the passing game.
Run game just got a little bit weaker the rest of the year. It sucks.

 

[Payne]

I know he's a sore spot around here because of the draft capital used (already well covered), but I see an uptick in Teslaa usage going forward. Partly to make up for LaPorta being out.

For you fellow gamblers out there, this week Teslaa is +850 for "anytime TD"

It should. And to be honest, it can't be much less.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Injuries suck but it's part of the game. So far the backups on defense (and their coaches) have done a great job. Time for the offense to respond in same.

 

[msudaisy26]

How you all feeling about the Lions this week, thinking about laying the 10.5 against NY.

Lions aren't just 13-0 after a loss, they are 13-0 against the spread. That said one of these times it won't happen, it's rare for a coin to flip heads forever.

I wouldn't touch it. So many mixed signs. The Giants are pesky, Dart can make plays off script and they have a great pass rush. On the other side the Lions are 13 - 0 after a loss and the Giants give up 5.6 yards per run so there might not be a pass rush when they run 60 times.

Dart is out.

New York Giants

Out for Week 12
QB Jaxson Dart

https://x.com/rydunleavy/status/1991906374670803293?t=y6QUIzvlOfFCvFqcX0MDHA&s=19

Obviously that changes things. 12.5 is still a lot.

 

[Da Guru]

Last night a team with Davis Mills at QB beat a pretty good team by playing solid defense. Lions need to keep up their D until the offense gets it together.

Defense should only get better if Davenport, Paschel, Kirby, Arnold, Reid can all make it back.

This team will go as far as the o-line can produce.

Losing LaPorta for the season hurts. Really do not have reliable receivers other than St and Williams, and Williams is a crap shoot half the time.

Teslaa is a big??? Was he just a combine killer who raised his stock in drills? No doubt he has been a bust so far in terms of production but he played 3 years at a low level Hillsdale, then had a very mediocre year at Arkansas. Offense needs him to take the next step and get some production. Hope he can.

Philly game still pisses me off. That game was there to be had and Lions would have been in the catbirds seat.

 

[Zeppelin]

Lions, Giants injury designations: Terrion Arnold, Kerby Joseph OUT

 

[Moonlight]

I know he's a sore spot around here because of the draft capital used (already well covered), but I see an uptick in Teslaa usage going forward. Partly to make up for LaPorta being out.

For you fellow gamblers out there, this week Teslaa is +850 for "anytime TD"

He's got to play first in order to collect he's listed as questionable.

 

[Moonlight]

Last night a team with Davis Mills at QB beat a pretty good team by playing solid defense. Lions need to keep up their D until the offense gets it together.

Defense should only get better if Davenport, Paschel, Kirby, Arnold, Reid can all make it back.

This team will go as far as the o-line can produce.

Losing LaPorta for the season hurts. Really do not have reliable receivers other than St and Williams, and Williams is a crap shoot half the time.

Teslaa is a big??? Was he just a combine killer who raised his stock in drills? No doubt he has been a bust so far in terms of production but he played 3 years at a low level Hillsdale, then had a very mediocre year at Arkansas. Offense needs him to take the next step and get some production. Hope he can.

Philly game still pisses me off. That game was there to be had and Lions would have been in the catbirds seat..

Not sure what is the deal with Teslaa. When they have thrown to him it's been on go routes. Hope he is more than that. Can't say he is a bust yet as some players take longer to develop. But all those draft choices yikes.

 

[Da Guru]

Last night a team with Davis Mills at QB beat a pretty good team by playing solid defense. Lions need to keep up their D until the offense gets it together.

Defense should only get better if Davenport, Paschel, Kirby, Arnold, Reid can all make it back.

This team will go as far as the o-line can produce.

Losing LaPorta for the season hurts. Really do not have reliable receivers other than St and Williams, and Williams is a crap shoot half the time.

Teslaa is a big??? Was he just a combine killer who raised his stock in drills? No doubt he has been a bust so far in terms of production but he played 3 years at a low level Hillsdale, then had a very mediocre year at Arkansas. Offense needs him to take the next step and get some production. Hope he can.

Philly game still pisses me off. That game was there to be had and Lions would have been in the catbirds seat..

Not sure what is the deal with Teslaa. When they have thrown to him it's been on go routes. Hope he is more than that. Can't say he is a bust yet as some players take longer to develop. But all those draft choices yikes.

Well....

Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa (oblique) is questionable to play in Week 12 against the Giants.

1 hour ago
TeSlaa was limited in practice all week, putting him firmly in the questionable camp. The rookie WR is not fantasy-relevant on his own, but were he to sit out on Sunday, he would cede snaps and a tiny target share to the remaining, healthy players.

2025-11-21 3:53:17 (ET)

 

[Mt. Man]

Lions, Giants injury designations: Terrion Arnold, Kerby Joseph OUT

Overloaded injury report for the Lions again. Seems highly likely that Arnold and Joseph will be out of the Thanksgiving game too, and who knows if Davenport is ever healthy.
Sounds like Reed should be back for at least one of the games this "week". Not exactly great seeing essentially the whole OL as questionable, even if some of that was planned rest.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I know he's a sore spot around here because of the draft capital used (already well covered), but I see an uptick in Teslaa usage going forward. Partly to make up for LaPorta being out.

For you fellow gamblers out there, this week Teslaa is +850 for "anytime TD"

He's got to play first in order to collect he's listed as questionable.

Yes, it's part of the reason one has longshot odds.

 

[need2know]

Giants in an upset

 

[jon_mx]

I know he's a sore spot around here because of the draft capital used (already well covered), but I see an uptick in Teslaa usage going forward. Partly to make up for LaPorta being out.

For you fellow gamblers out there, this week Teslaa is +850 for "anytime TD"

Telsa was a great pick. He will be a future piece to the Lions offense.

 

[JohnnyU]

I know he's a sore spot around here because of the draft capital used (already well covered), but I see an uptick in Teslaa usage going forward. Partly to make up for LaPorta being out.

For you fellow gamblers out there, this week Teslaa is +850 for "anytime TD"

Telsa was a great pick. He will be a future piece to the Lions offense.

Yep he should be charged up and ready to contribute by then.

 

[kutta]

LaPorta out for the year with back surgery

 

[Ilov80s]

I have not been checking in here as much this season because I have been trying to just enjoy the Lions and not overthink anything. That said, this LaPorta injury got me so bothered I had to post. I know he doesn't have the gaudiest stats but I really think LaPorta is so pivotal to this offense. His multiplicity and dependabiltiy is irreplacable.

We need to resign him ASAP, right? How does that work? Isn't next year his last season under contract?

 

[Ilov80s]

Giants in an upset

Not at Ford Field. Giants are going to lose by 20+

 

[need2know]

Giants in an upset

Not at Ford Field. Giants are going to lose by 20+

I would take that bet

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Giants in an upset

Not at Ford Field. Giants are going to lose by 20+

I would take that bet

You already made your bet. "Giants in an upset".

 

[Leroy Hoard]

have not been checking in here as much this season because I have been trying to just enjoy the Lions and not overthink anything. That said, this LaPorta injury got me so bothered I had to post. I know he doesn't have the gaudiest stats but I really think LaPorta is so pivotal to this offense. His multiplicity and dependabiltiy is irreplacable.

Yes losing LaPorta is a problem. My best guess is they will now run less "12" two te personnel and more base 11 with three wrs. Another option I expect to see are more two RB formations with Montgomery behind Goff and Gibbs split out. Neither will replace LaPorta but sometimes you can scheme around things, like they have done on defense with the secondary being banged up this year.

 

[Da Guru]

I know he's a sore spot around here because of the draft capital used (already well covered), but I see an uptick in Teslaa usage going forward. Partly to make up for LaPorta being out.

For you fellow gamblers out there, this week Teslaa is +850 for "anytime TD"

Telsa was a great pick. He will be a future piece to the Lions offense.

Teslaa being a great, good, or bad pick has yet to be determined. 4 catches in 10 games.

With LaPorta out for the year now is the time for him to step up as the need is there. Hopefully they will get him some action against the Giants. From what I have read he is having trouble with press coverage and route running, but that is to be expected given the lack of high level competition experience.

Lions need him now.

 

[Ilov80s]

have not been checking in here as much this season because I have been trying to just enjoy the Lions and not overthink anything. That said, this LaPorta injury got me so bothered I had to post. I know he doesn't have the gaudiest stats but I really think LaPorta is so pivotal to this offense. His multiplicity and dependabiltiy is irreplacable.

Yes losing LaPorta is a problem. My best guess is they will now run less "12" two te personnel and more base 11 with three wrs. Another option I expect to see are more two RB formations with Montgomery behind Goff and Gibbs split out. Neither will replace LaPorta but sometimes you can scheme around things, like they have done on defense with the secondary being banged up this year.

I agree but Monty really can’t do any of the things LaPorta does and Teslaa is but he doesn’t seem ready for serious NFL football. I hope I’m wrong but this injury worries me a lot.

 

[rzrback77]

Just wanted to stop by this thread and say that I badly miss input from @BobbyLayne

 

[msudaisy26]

I have not been checking in here as much this season because I have been trying to just enjoy the Lions and not overthink anything. That said, this LaPorta injury got me so bothered I had to post. I know he doesn't have the gaudiest stats but I really think LaPorta is so pivotal to this offense. His multiplicity and dependabiltiy is irreplacable.

We need to resign him ASAP, right? How does that work? Isn't next year his last season under contract?

I agree with you about his value. His blocking and putting up numbers when asked can't be measured.

He has back surgery though and I don't know how serious it is. This could affect the contract they offer.

Makes me dislike the Jamo deal even more. I would rather have ARSB, Teslaa, and random deep threat they draft or sign and LaPorta over ARSB, Jamo, Teslaa, and random drafted tight end or free agent.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Just wanted to stop by this thread and say that I badly miss input from @BobbyLayne

You ain't kidding.

 

[Zeppelin]

Detroit Lions activate 2 DBs from IR vs. Giants, add practice squad TE

The Detroit Lions announced on Saturday that they have activated cornerbacks D.J. Reed and Khalil Dorsey from injured reserve, and both have had their questionable injury statuses removed. That means both are set to play in Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. The Lions have now used three of their eight IR-to-return spots, Daniel Thomas being the other.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Detroit Lions activate 2 DBs from IR vs. Giants, add practice squad TE

The Detroit Lions announced on Saturday that they have activated cornerbacks D.J. Reed and Khalil Dorsey from injured reserve, and both have had their questionable injury statuses removed. That means both are set to play in Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. The Lions have now used three of their eight IR-to-return spots, Daniel Thomas being the other.

Excellent news on Reed. A lot of really good WRs coming up on the schedule.

 

[Moonlight]

I know he's a sore spot around here because of the draft capital used (already well covered), but I see an uptick in Teslaa usage going forward. Partly to make up for LaPorta being out.

For you fellow gamblers out there, this week Teslaa is +850 for "anytime TD"

He's got to play first in order to collect he's listed as questionable.

Yes, it's part of the reason one has longshot odds.

If he doesn't play there is no bet.

 

[Moonlight]

Debbie Downer here but I think that I have seen more drops and balls bouncing off St. Brown’s hands this year as compared to all his previous years combined.

Am I off on this?

 

[msudaisy26]

Debbie Downer here but I think that I have seen more drops and balls bouncing off St. Brown’s hands this year as compared to all his previous years combined.

Am I off on this?

Not sure the exact stats, but it does feel that way.