2025 Detroit Lions: Game 1 Lions vs Packers. (38 Viewers)

[Leroy Hoard]

Oh, and they once again they covered the point spread.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Life's good, brother

Coach Campbell's locker room speech

game ball to AG

AG: Cam and Jerry, come here. {looks at Dan} I appreciate it, Coach. Game balls need to go to these two cats.

 

[jon_mx]

The fact we can be -2 in turnovers including a 75-yard pick-6 and a near goal line fumble and walk away with an easy win over a mediocre team bears well for the rest of the season. Our schedule is filled with mediocre teams. @ Dallas would be the only game I would pencil in the L column. 14-3 or 13-4 are very likely. Should the #2 seed as Dallas's schedule is brutal....Phil x2, Sea, Miami, Detroit, Buff.

SF, Sea and Philly also have brutal schedules.
(so the #1 seed is really in play)

Getting several guys healthy after the bye will be a huge boost, especially for the OL. I assume Thaksgiving before we see Houston. Monty and Gibbs duo will be mega fun. Could be the most dangerous backfield in the NFL. Gibbs at #12 is looking legit. I only ask Brad for a legit edge rusher at the trade deadline, although a shutdown corner would be acceptable.

 

[BobbyLayne]

14-3 or 13-4 are very likely

Imma go out on a limb here and say you don't know ball

 

[BobbyLayne]

12 days of meatheads on tv anointing us as the new Super Bowl contenders

that's what we're looking at

I wanna go up in the Catskills and hide in a cave tbh

bunch of school girls experiencing mass hysteria, that's what ESPN & NFLN will be for the next two weeks

 

[jon_mx]

14-3 or 13-4 are very likely

Imma go out on a limb here and say you don't know ball

Oh, i would bet all day on 13 wins. When you can outplay every mediocre team and hand them double-digit loses which never seem in doubt, it says a lot about the team. This team is not going to let mediocre teams in the game, and that is what the schedule is full of. We may have a tough road game or two, but outside of Dallas we should dominate most games. There is a reason this team is 14-4 in the last 18. Our schedule is pathetically weak.

 

[BobbyLayne]

funny thing about the NFL is it will humble you quick

every year you lose games you think you should have won

 

[BobbyLayne]

The Athletic Week 9 Power Rankings

The Power Rankings are getting into the spirit of the season by picking out something scary associated with each team. Some of these are scary for fans of a given team, while others should be scary for the team’s upcoming opponents.

We hope all of them give you insight into where we stand with the NFL season nearly halfway complete.

1. Philadelphia Eagles (7-1)​

(Last week: 2)
Sunday: Beat Washington Commanders 38-31
Something scary (for others): A.J. Brown
The 6-foot-1, 226-pound wide receiver/cyborg is playing at a historic level. He had eight catches for 130 yards Sunday against Washington and now has topped 125 receiving yards in six consecutive games, becoming the first NFL player in history to do that. He is second in the league in receiving yards (939) behind only Tyreek Hill.
Up next: vs. Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

2. Baltimore Ravens (6-2)​

(Last week: 3)
Sunday: Beat Arizona Cardinals 31-24
Something scary (for others): Lamar Jackson under Todd Monken
The Ravens’ new offensive coordinator has the Ravens’ old quarterback playing at an MVP level. In the last three weeks, no quarterback in the league has more total expected points added (24.98) than Jackson, according to TruMedia, and his completion percentage (70.5) and yards per attempt (7.8) are on pace to be career highs.
Up next: vs. Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

3. Miami Dolphins (6-2)​

(Last week: 4)
Sunday: Beat New England Patriots 31-17
Something scary (for others): Jalen Ramsey is back.
The veteran safety returned against the Patriots, just 94 days after suffering a meniscus tear in the preseason. The seventh-year cornerback had an interception that he returned 49 yards in his Dolphins debut, which will open up even more options for defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. The Dolphins are 16th in the league in defense (allowing 329.4 yards per game). If that improves and the offense keeps humming, Miami will be a problem.
Up next: at Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET (Frankfurt, Germany)

4. Kansas City Chiefs (6-2)​

(Last week: 1)
Sunday: Lost to Denver Broncos 24-9
Something scary (for them): Anything happening to Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City fans know what it’s like to hold their breath over news of their quarterback’s health. More than at any time since the Chiefs’ run began, Kansas City seems completely carried by its quarterback this season. With Mahomes suffering from the flu and posting the second-lowest passer rating of his career (59.2) Sunday, the Chiefs lost to the Broncos for the first time in 17 meetings.
Up next: vs. Miami Dolphins, Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET (Frankfurt, Germany)

5. Detroit Lions (6-2)​

(Last week: 6)
Sunday: Beat Las Vegas Raiders 26-14
Something scary (for others): A playoff game at Ford Field
There has never been one. The last time Detroit hosted a playoff game was on Jan. 8, 1994, and their home field was the Pontiac Silverdome then. The Silverdome has since been demolished, and General Motors doesn’t even make Pontiacs anymore. But the Lions are good again, and their home field was raucous for “Monday Night Football” as rookie Jahmyr Gibbs had a breakout game with a season-high 152 rushing yards. Imagine it for a playoff game. The Eagles should make sure the Lions stay in their rearview mirror.
Up next: Bye

6. San Francisco 49ers (5-3)​

(Last week: 5)
Sunday: Lost to Cincinnati Bengals 31-17
Something scary (for them): This losing streak
After starting 5-0, the 49ers have lost three in a row for the first time since October 2021. Brock Purdy is 26th in the league in passer rating (77.9) during the losing streak. In Weeks 1-5, he led the league in passer rating (123.1) Having offensive tackle Trent Williams (ankle) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) out again Sunday didn’t help the top-heavy Niners. (Of course, San Francisco fans shouldn’t fret too much. That 2021 team went to the NFC Championship Game.)
Up next: Bye

7. Seattle Seahawks (5-2)​

(Last week: 12)
Sunday: Beat Cleveland Browns 24-20
Something scary (for others): Boye Mafe’s ascent
The second-year outside linebacker is starting to look like an old-school Seattle defender. He has at least one sack in five consecutive games, the second-longest streak in team history. On Sunday, he had eight tackles, four quarterback hits and a fumble recovery. Seattle offensive tackle Charles Cross apparently said he’s more of a challenge to block than Myles Garrett.
Up next: at Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

8. Cincinnati Bengals (4-3)​

(Last week: 11)
Sunday: Beat San Francisco 49ers 31-17
Something scary (for others): Joe Burrow is back.
And he’s bringing Ja’Marr Chase with him. Burrow was 28-for-32 for 283 yards and three touchdowns against the 49ers on Sunday. Chase had 10 catches for 100 yards. Since shaking off a preseason calf injury, Burrow has led the Bengals to three consecutive wins, and he leads the league in passer rating (111.8) in that span. Chase is averaging 124 receiving yards in those games.
Up next: vs. Buffalo Bills, Sunday, 8:20 ET

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[BobbyLayne]

9. Dallas Cowboys (5-2)​

(Last week: 9)
Sunday: Beat Los Angeles Rams 43-20
Something scary (for others): This version of Dallas
The Cowboys led Sunday’s game 33-3 late in the second quarter. We’ve seen them do this to teams. Their first three wins were by a combined 108-13, but this was the best team the Cowboys have done this to. Cornerback Daron Bland returned his third interception for a touchdown this season, joining Derrick Brooks and Darren Sharper as the only players to do that in a single season in NFL history.
Up next: at Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

10. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-2)​

(Last week: 8)
Sunday: Beat Pittsburgh Steelers 20-10
Something scary (for others): Trevor Lawrence getting hot
We could have just added “in the playoffs” to this one because Jacksonville feels as good a bet for the postseason as any team right now. After Sunday, they have three more wins than the other three teams in the AFC South. The Jaguars have won five in a row, and Lawrence, who was 24-for-32 for 292 yards against the Steelers, looks like he’s starting to find his groove.
Up next: Bye
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11. Buffalo Bills (5-3)​

(Last week: 10)
Thursday: Beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24-18
Something scary (for them): The injuries
Since Week 5, when linebacker Matt Milano was lost for the season with a knee injury, Buffalo is 25th in the league in defensive EPA per play (minus-.02). In Weeks 1-4, the Bills were fourth in the league in defensive EPA per play (.20). It’s not just Milano who’s gone either. All-Pro cornerback Tre’Davious White (Achilles) is also out for the year, and defensive tackle Daquan Jones (pectoral) probably is, too.
Up next: at Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET

12. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3)​

(Last week: 13)
Sunday: Lost to Jacksonville Jaguars 20-10
Something scary (for them): Mike Tomlin’s loyalty
Kenny Pickett had to leave Sunday’s game with a rib injury, but does it matter who the quarterback is with offensive coordinator Matt Canada in charge? Canada has been in charge of Pittsburgh’s offense since 2021. In that time, the Steelers are 29th in the NFL in scoring (18.63 ppg). Since the start of last season, Pittsburgh is dead last in scoring (17.5 ppg), and still, there’s no indication that Tomlin is going to get rid of Canada.
Up next: vs. Tennessee Titans, Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET

13. Cleveland Browns (4-3)​

(Last week: 7)
Sunday: Lost to Seattle Seahawks 24-20
Something scary (for them): The Deshaun Watson contract
Every time someone in Cleveland tries to explain what’s going on with Watson, it gets more confusing. The quarterback missed another game Sunday because of a shoulder injury, and no one is saying how long it will take to heal enough for him to play. Cleveland is committed to giving Watson $63.9 million of salary-cap space for each of the next three seasons and does not have a realistic financial out until after the 2026 season. In Watson’s 10 starts, the Browns are 6-4 and averaging 21 points per game. That fully guaranteed deal is a lot to pay for mediocrity.
Up next: vs. Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

14. Tennessee Titans (3-4)​

(Last week: 22)
Sunday: Beat Atlanta Falcons 28-23
Something scary (for others): Mike Vrabel may have a QB.
Rookie Will Levis made his first appearance Sunday, and he became the third player in league history to throw four touchdown passes in his debut. Two have done it for the Titans (Levis and Marcus Mariota). The other is Fran Tarkenton. Levis’ scores came from 47, 16, 61 and 33 yards out. Ryan Tannehill (high ankle sprain) may not get his job back. In fact, the Titans might see if they can trade Tannehill to the Vikings this week.
Up next: at Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET

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15. Los Angeles Chargers (3-4)​

(Last week: 23)
Sunday: Beat Chicago Bears 30-13
Something scary (for others): Joey Bosa could be getting there.
The veteran defensive lineman hasn’t looked like himself in a while, but he had a season-high five pressures against the Bears, and his pressure percentage (23.5) was his second-highest of the season. Bosa has four sacks this year and only 6 1/2 in the last two seasons, but if he can get back to his 2020 form (10 1/2 sacks), it’ll be a boost for a Chargers defense that needs some help.
Up next: at New York Jets, Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET

16. Atlanta Falcons (4-4)​

(Last week: 15)
Sunday: Lost to Tennessee Titans 28-23
Something scary (for them): A quarterback controversy
The Falcons really want Desmond Ridder to take control of the starting job, but Ridder committed his seventh turnover in the last three weeks Sunday and was taken out of the game after a halftime concussion evaluation. Ridder was cleared by the medical staff, but the Falcons stuck with Taylor Heinicke in the second half anyway. Heinicke led four scoring drives in six possessions. Ridder’s eight possessions totaled 89 yards and three points. Coach Arthur Smith did not commit to a starter after the game.
Up next: vs. Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

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[BobbyLayne]

10 of the top 16 are AFC?

oki doki

 

[BobbyLayne]

17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-4)​

(Last week: 17)
Thursday: Lost to Buffalo Bills 24-18
Something scary (for them): The run game
Tampa Bay is last in the NFL in rushing success rate (26.5). That’s on pace to be the worst in the league since the Baltimore Ravens in 2013 (24.6). Rachaad White, the Bucs’ leading rusher, is averaging 3.3 yards per carry and doesn’t have a run longer than 15 yards. The Bucs’ second-leading rusher? Baker Mayfield.
Up next: at Houston Texans, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

18. Los Angeles Rams (3-4)​

(Last week: 18)
Sunday: Lost to Dallas Cowboys 43-20
Something scary (for them): Turning back into a pumpkin
After a surprisingly OK start, the Rams have lost three of their last four, beating only the Cardinals in that span. Matthew Stafford left Sunday’s game with a thumb injury, and if he’s out for very long, Los Angeles is in real trouble. Leading rusher Kyren Williams has already gone on injured reserve and won’t be eligible to return until at least Week 12.
Up next: at Green Bay Packers, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

19. New Orleans Saints (4-4)​

(Last week: 21)
Sunday: Beat Indianapolis Colts 38-27
Something scary (for others): Taysom Hill
Like the horror movie villain who seems to move very slowly but constantly gains ground on his prey, Hill just keeps coming and coming. He had 44 yards passing and led the Saints in rushing (nine carries, 63 yards) on Sunday. In his seventh season, Hill has the highest rushing success rate (65.5 percent) of his career. On top of that, Alvin Kamara showed some flashes of being the Alvin Kamara of old Sunday.
Up next: vs. Chicago Bears, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

20. Denver Broncos (3-5)​

(Last week: 26)
Sunday: Beat Kansas City Chiefs 24-9
Something scary (for others): The defense is getting better.
After allowing 36.2 points per game through their first five games, the Broncos have given up 15 per game in the last three, and two of those games were against the Chiefs. Combine that with Russell Wilson’s continued quiet competency, and Denver could be a tough out in the second half of the season. Wilson had his 43rd career game with three touchdowns and a passer rating above 100 on Sunday, tying Tom Brady for third all-time in that category.
Up next: Bye

21. New York Jets (4-3)​

(Last week: 14)
Sunday: Beat New York Giants 13-10
Something scary (for them): Wasting this defense
The Jets held the Giants to 194 yards Sunday, but they gained only 251 themselves. Somehow, a team that includes Breece Hall was led in rushing by Zach Wilson. The Jets are allowing 4.8 yards per play, which ranks fourth in the NFL, but unless Aaron Rodgers makes a miraculous recovery, it might not matter. Wilson completed 47 percent of his passes Sunday. He’s 31st in the league in completion percentage (58.3) for the season.
Up next: vs. Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET

22. Houston Texans (3-4)​

(Last week: 19)
Sunday: Lost to Carolina Panthers 15-13
Something scary (for them): An offensive drought
After averaging 24 points per game in the first month of the season, Houston is averaging 17.3 points per game in its last three. Rookie C.J. Stroud has a passer rating of 84.8 in that span, which is lower than Kenny Pickett, Bryce Young and Tyrod Taylor, among others. No one is worried about Stroud in the long run, but the Panthers held him to a season low in yards (140) on Sunday.
Up next: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

23. Indianapolis Colts (3-5)​

(Last week: 20)
Sunday: Lost to New Orleans Saints 38-27
Something scary (for them): The pass defense
Indianapolis gave up 354 passing yards to the Saints of Derek Carr and Taysom Hill. The Colts are the only team in the league to score 20 or more points in every game this season, but it’s been wasted the last three weeks by the defense, which has allowed an average of 38 points in those three games. The Colts are 25th in the league in passing yards (247.3 per game) and yards per attempt (7.6) allowed this season.
Up next: at Carolina Panthers, Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET

24. Minnesota Vikings (4-4)​

(Last week: 16)
Sunday: Beat Green Bay Packers 24-10
Something scary (for them): Kirk Cousins’ injury
Cousins was playing perhaps the best football of his career before suffering a torn Achilles on Sunday. He is second in the league in passing yards per game (291.8), and that will end up being the second-highest single-season number of his career. Rookie Jaren Hall finished the game Sunday, but coach Kevin O’Connell indicated after the game that all options, including signing a street free agent or making a trade, are on the table to fill Cousins’ large shoes.
Up next: at Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

 

[BobbyLayne]

25. Washington Commanders (3-5)​

(Last week: 25)
Sunday: Lost to Philadelphia Eagles 38-31
Something scary (for them): The trade deadline
New owner Josh Harris might decide to go full fire sale before today’s 4 p.m. ET deadline. Defensive lineman Montez Sweat is rumored to be on the market, and nobody should be off limits. Sam Howell does not look like the solution at quarterback, and Washington might be looking for draft capital. The Commanders are in position to have the 11th pick in next year’s draft and probably need to get a little higher to have a shot at a difference-maker at quarterback.
Up next: at New England Patriots, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

26. Las Vegas Raiders (3-5)​

(Last week: 24)
Monday: Lost to Detroit Lions 26-14
Something scary (for them): The head coach hiring track record
Remind me, why did the Raiders fire Rich Bisaccia again? After taking over following the abrupt resignation of Jon Gruden in 2021, Bisaccia went 7-5 and took the Raiders to the playoffs. That makes him one of only three Raiders head coaches since 2001 to leave the job with a winning record. The others were Gruden (11-10 in his second stint) and Jack Del Rio (25-23). Josh McDaniels fell to 6-12 in the role Monday night.
Up next: vs. New York Giants, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

27. Green Bay Packers (2-5)​

(Last week: 27)
Sunday: Lost to Minnesota Vikings 24-10
Something scary (for them): Jordan Love’s play
The man Green Bay hoped would take over (somewhat) seamlessly for Aaron Rodgers is 32nd in the league in completion percentage (57.7). Only Zach Wilson has had a worse rate in any season since 2020. And it’s not because Love is taking deep shots. His 6.4 yards per attempt rank 26th in the league, and he’s tied for the league lead in interceptions (eight).
Up next: vs. Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

28. New York Giants (2-6)​

(Last week: 28)
Sunday: Lost to New York Jets 13-10
Something scary (for them): Saquon Barkley’s health
Down to their third quarterback (undrafted free agent Tommy DeVito) because of injury, the Giants gave the ball to Barkley 36 times Sunday. That’s the most carries in a game in the last two seasons, and the second most was Barkley’s 35 carries last year against the Texans in Week 10. After that game, Barkley didn’t top 90 yards the rest of the season. The Giants finished with minus-9 passing yards against the Jets, so it’s going to be tempting to try to ride Barkley the rest of the season. That might not be possible, though.
Up next: at Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

29. New England Patriots (2-6)​

(Last week: 29)
Sunday: Lost to Miami Dolphins 31-17
Something scary (for them): Bill Belichick’s staples
Mac Jones has been bad (30th in EPA per dropback), but he’s not the only reason New England is four games under .500. The defense and special teams, Belichick’s specialties, also stink. The Patriots are allowing 26 points per game, which ranks 26th in the league. They’ve held just one opponent under 20 points, and that was the Jets. On top of that, New England’s special teams EPA is minus-19.68, which ranks 31st, according to TruMedia.
Up next: vs. Washington Commanders, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

30. Arizona Cardinals (1-7)​

(Last week: 31)
Sunday: Lost to Baltimore Ravens 31-24
Something scary (for others): Kyler Murray has a lot of value
Murray was healthy enough to play Sunday but did not, so it’s still not clear if the new regime envisions him as their quarterback of the future or as a trade chip. Either way, he’s a valuable commodity for a Cardinals team that right now owns the No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft. The rash of quarterback injuries means Murray might command more than usual on the trade market, and his skills on the field are undeniable.
Up next: at Cleveland Browns, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

31. Chicago Bears (2-6)​

(Last week: 30)
Sunday: Lost to Los Angeles Chargers 30-13
Something scary (for them): The quarterback decision-making
Tyson Bagent is a great story, but how can the Bears go into the season with an undrafted rookie from Division II college football as the only option behind Justin Fields, who plays a style that makes him vulnerable to missing time? Fields, who missed Sunday’s game with a thumb injury, has already been ruled out for this week. The Bears need him back. Bagent threw two interceptions and had a passer rating of 62 against the Chargers.
Up next: at New Orleans Saints, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

32. Carolina Panthers (1-6)​

(Last week: 32)
Sunday: Beat Houston Texans 15-13
Something scary (for them): The defense
Maybe the bye week turned things around because the Panthers did hold the Texans down. Still, this defense was supposed to give Bryce Young some room to grow. Instead, it’s 30th in the league in points allowed (28.4 per game) even after Sunday’s game. Edge rusher Brian Burns was dominant in his first game of the season, but he’s had more than two quarterback pressures in a game only once since Week 3.
Up next: vs. Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET

 

[BobbyLayne]

7 of the bottom 9 are NFC?

oki doki

 

[BobbyLayne]

General Motors doesn’t even make Pontiacs anymore.

Silverdome was in Pontiac ye freaking troll

Writers......never good on details, remember that

 

[jon_mx]

General Motors doesn’t even make Pontiacs anymore.

Silverdome was in Pontiac ye freaking troll

Writers......never good on details, remember that

It is still funny a team owned by the Ford family played in a stadium called Pontiac Silver Dome, and GM did not pay a dime for it. Companies pay $100 million to have their name attached to a stadium, even if it was happenstance.

 

[King of the Jungle]

I think CIN, SEA are better teams right now. DAL, SF are tough to figure out. DAL feels like DAL, good one week and then a letdown. SF will figure it out IMO and will be on track come playoff time.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Silver Dome

one word IIRC

 

[BobbyLayne]

The City was named after Odawa Chief Pontiac

(as was the car brand division of GM)

The Stadium was named for the city of Pontiac

Nothing to do with Pontiac cars, that is a coincidence

Is this harder than I realize?

 

[Da Guru]

reporter: This one of the tougher places you guys have played at all season?

Maxx Crosby: It was a dope environment, ya know. Detroit has got great history. Obviously I grew up loving the Lions. So I'm seeing them have success, it's bittersweet in a way, Ya know I got a lot of love for the whole state of Michigan and the whole city.

Crosby kept the Raiders in the game for the first half.

Crosby plays like he is injecting Adderall

 

[Zeppelin]

Crosby plays like he is injecting Adderall

He's one of my favorite players in the NFL. I love the way he plays, all out all the time and rarely ever leaves the field.

 

[TartanLion]

Just imagine having twin Michiganers Crosby and Hutch. Would be a sight to behold

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Fun fact: Jamo had more receiving yards than Adams.

 

[TartanLion]

That was everything about Jamo in a nutshell last night

Play 1 - absolute clanger straight out of his hands. Unacceptable when it’s a pattern

Play 2 - love him getting this play as it led to a 30-40 yard run last season, did nothing wrong the play just got totally blown up. Unlucky. Did well to not fumble tbh

Play 3 - good catch and came so so close to evading the first tackle and staying on his feet. Swear he would have housed this in a massive play if he had done so

The maddening, the slightly unlucky and the promise all in one game. Again.

 

[jon_mx]

Remaining Schedule with SI Power Ranking:

Bye
#16...@LAC
#30...Bears
#25...Packers
#15...@NO
#30....@Bears
#21....Broncos
#23...@Minn
#6....@Dall
#23....Minn

6 games are against bottom of the barrel teams. 2 tough road games against mid-tier WC contending teams. 1 road game against a borderline top tier team.

So far we man-handled all the bottom tier teams, even with major pieces hurt. That puts us at 12 wins if we can hold serve and not lay an egg. What we do on those three tough road games determines if we can get 13/14 win level.

I really like how the LAC games sets up. They play Monday night on the road, cross country in New York. We have a week off to not only to rest and prepare, but especially to get our OL healthy and Monty back. It looks very favorable for the Lions to pull out the win.

If you contrast this to Dallas, Philly, SF and Seattle schedule, you will see 4 plus games vs. Top 10 teams. Our schedule is a huge advantage over the other teams competing for the top 2 seeds.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

really like how the LAC games sets up. They play Monday night on the road, cross country in New York. We have a week off to not only to rest and prepare, but especially to get our OL healthy and Monty back

And L.A. fans are famous for selling off their tickets to visiting fans. I wonder how many Lions fans live out there or are ready to fly out.

 

[Football Jones]

Lions are a great story, but the biggest issue for them winning a Super Bowl is Goff.

I really like Hooker, though. The biggest advantage in sports is a good QB on their rookie deal. I believe that's the way it'll have to play out for them.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Hooker hasn't taken a single snap in the NFL and he's coming off a major injury. It's still up in the air what he becomes in the future.

 

[jon_mx]

really like how the LAC games sets up. They play Monday night on the road, cross country in New York. We have a week off to not only to rest and prepare, but especially to get our OL healthy and Monty back

And L.A. fans are famous for selling off their tickets to visiting fans. I wonder how many Lions fans live out there or are ready to fly out.

I am flying out. Got tickets five rows behind the Lions sidelines.

 

[Football Jones]

Hooker hasn't taken a single snap in the NFL and he's coming off a major injury. It's still up in the air what he becomes in the future.

For sure, but they took him for a reason. To be clear, I'm not saying Goff sucks or anything. That said, I don't believe he can take the Lions all the way. He's going to end up being the main reason they fail, IMO. Just not quite good enough.

Hooker would give them two things...a ton of salary cap space to sign/keep guys & mobility. You don't have to be a great runner at QB, but having enough wheels to get out of trouble & scramble in key spots is critical (like Mahomes & Burrow). Goff can't run out of his shoes. Brady couldn't run, but Goff isn't Brady.

I believe Hooker has a higher ceiling. Is it a lock he ends up better than Goff? Of course not, but Hooker gives them the best shot at a Super Bowl title in the next few years, IMO.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Bridgewater only has a one year deal so I would expect Hooker will go from #3/IR to #2 next year. We will get to see him in the preseason at least and also if something happens to Goff in the regular season. Until then it's all speculation as to just how good he is at the NFL level.

 

[Football Jones]

I thought Hooker was a great pick for them. I believe he would've been taken around where Levis went without the injury.

 

[tangfoot]

Craig Reynolds 'fumble'

forward progress stopped, apparently his arm being in the air indicates the rest of his body was...levitating a few miliimeters off the turf? anyway, legit fumble am I right?

Puzzling call to be kind to the refs.

Refs have been conditioned to make the turnover call and the TD call to trigger an automatic replay review. The problem here is that NOBODY saw what happened other than Crosby coming out with the ball in his hands. Based on how it was called, it absolutely had to stand.

 

[jon_mx]

Bridgewater only has a one year deal so I would expect Hooker will go from #3/IR to #2 next year. We will get to see him in the preseason at least and also if something happens to Goff in the regular season. Until then it's all speculation as to just how good he is at the NFL level.

Bridgewater is a bridge QB.

 

[Zeppelin]

For sure, but they took him for a reason. To be clear, I'm not saying Goff sucks or anything. That said, I don't believe he can take the Lions all the way. He's going to end up being the main reason they fail, IMO. Just not quite good enough.

You do realize he has been to the Super Bowl, right?

 

[Football Jones]

For sure, but they took him for a reason. To be clear, I'm not saying Goff sucks or anything. That said, I don't believe he can take the Lions all the way. He's going to end up being the main reason they fail, IMO. Just not quite good enough.

You do realize he has been to the Super Bowl, right?

I do, lol...& he lost. Goff made a big enough impression on McVay that he went out & paid a ton for Stafford (& won it with him).

Again, I'm not saying he isn't a decent QB, but there's a big difference between being par or a little above par compared to being a top QB. I know his stats are impressive, but beating up on inferior teams doesn't do you any good in the playoffs. They've played one tough D & got hammered. It wasn't all on Goff, but he didn't do them any favors.

I'm a Cowboys fan & if they can't get in, I'm rooting for Detroit (& Miami in the AFC) so no hate here, but I can't see it with Goff.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I'm a Cowboys' fan & if they can't get in, I'm rooting for Detroit (& Miami in the AFC

So how far is your team going with Dak?

 

[Football Jones]

I'm a Cowboys' fan & if they can't get in, I'm rooting for Detroit (& Miami in the AFC

So how far is your team going with Dak?

I have no idea right now. We have a strong D & the offense seems to be coming on so we'll see.

If you're asking me who I'd rather have as my QB? Dak, but not by a landslide. He's starting to use his wheels again which is critical. Just so much more you can do with a QB who can run a little bit.

 

[jon_mx]

No chase young or any goodies under the tree. Less than an hour.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I'm a Cowboys' fan & if they can't get in, I'm rooting for Detroit (& Miami in the AFC

So how far is your team going with Dak?

I have no idea right now. We have a strong D & the offense seems to be coming on so we'll see.

If you're asking me who I'd rather have as my QB? Dak, but it's pretty close I guess. Dak is starting to use his wheels again which is critical. Just so much more you can do with a QB who can run a little bit.

I'll take the guy who's actually been to a super bowl. Maybe Dallas should have drafted Hooker?

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Lions trading for Peoples-Jones. Michigan guy coming home. Haven't heard details on comp.

ETA: Sixth rounder

 

[Zeppelin]

Lions trading for Peoples-Jones. Michigan guy coming home. Haven't heard details on comp.

ETA: Sixth rounder

61/839/3 last year. Not bad for a late round pick.

 

[Football Jones]

I'm a Cowboys' fan & if they can't get in, I'm rooting for Detroit (& Miami in the AFC

So how far is your team going with Dak?

I have no idea right now. We have a strong D & the offense seems to be coming on so we'll see.

If you're asking me who I'd rather have as my QB? Dak, but it's pretty close I guess. Dak is starting to use his wheels again which is critical. Just so much more you can do with a QB who can run a little bit.

I'll take the guy who's actually been to a super bowl. Maybe Dallas should have drafted Hooker?

I want to actually win the Super Bowl, not just go there, but yeah, I would've been down for drafting Hook in the 3rd.

That said, I was also a fan of the Lance trade (for a 4th). Hooker & Lance are the types of QBs you should take a chance on if you don't have a shot at an elite prospect, but I like Hooker more than Lance (just because Lance has struggled).

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Lions trading for Peoples-Jones. Michigan guy coming home. Haven't heard details on comp.

ETA: Sixth rounder

61/839/3 last year. Not bad for a late round pick.

Was kind of hoping they would get a 7th back so that this could be yet another "ham sandwich trade"

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

What I don't know is how DPJ fits into their WR mix. Pretty sure he's not the deep threat they hope Jamo turns into. So what does he bring to the table?

Paging @BobbyLayne ...

 

[Da Guru]

Lions trading for Peoples-Jones. Michigan guy coming home. Haven't heard details on comp.

ETA: Sixth rounder

I love this addition for a 6th round pick. Jones came out at 20-21 and is only 24 now.

Will give the Lions more production than Williams.

 

[Da Guru]

What I don't know is how DPJ fits into their WR mix. Pretty sure he's not the deep threat they hope Jamo turns into. So what does he bring to the table?

Paging @BobbyLayne ...

Jones has long strides and is much faster than he appears, also can return punts and kickoffs.

 

[TartanLion]

really like how the LAC games sets up. They play Monday night on the road, cross country in New York. We have a week off to not only to rest and prepare, but especially to get our OL healthy and Monty back

And L.A. fans are famous for selling off their tickets to visiting fans. I wonder how many Lions fans live out there or are ready to fly out.

**** it I might go. See what LA has to offer. Already ‘enjoyed’ myself in Austin for 2 weeks in May this year

 

[BobbyLayne]

really like how the LAC games sets up. They play Monday night on the road, cross country in New York. We have a week off to not only to rest and prepare, but especially to get our OL healthy and Monty back

And L.A. fans are famous for selling off their tickets to visiting fans. I wonder how many Lions fans live out there or are ready to fly out.

I am flying out. Got tickets five rows behind the Lions sidelines.

You’ll have a great time. Trust me, the game is almost incidental. It’s an incredible experience meeting Lions fans from all over.

Our long weekend in Baltimore was as good as any sporting experience I have had.

 

[BobbyLayne]

What I don't know is how DPJ fits into their WR mix. Pretty sure he's not the deep threat they hope Jamo turns into. So what does he bring to the table?

Paging @BobbyLayne ...

 

[King of the Jungle]

Lions must have similar feelings about Jamo as I do. Adding DPJ really shores up the position by adding quality depth and a guy you can trust to do the basic’s needed at the position.