At a minimum, it's a bit presumptuous to assume it will happen before 2099.Sounds like a troll. No true Lions fan actually believes they'll ever win a SB.
At a minimum, it's a bit presumptuous to assume it will happen before 2099.Sounds like a troll. No true Lions fan actually believes they'll ever win a SB.
yes, Stafford has been the problem with the Lions offenseWheelsUp said:Detroit isnt winning this game. They do not have the fire power.
OR the defense to compete. I dont understand the love for Stafford on top of it.
If he didnt stink for the first 3 quarters of every game, he wouldnt need to stress his fans out with a last second drive every week.
Stafford has 1 multiple TD game since week 6, Kaep has had 4 in the same time.
So many people are going to play him this week, and not expecting his 1 TD, even though thats all he has done since week 6.
Not trying to pick an argument since I'm pretty sure most Lions fans agree, they have seen the games.
Is this true? if so do you have a link?The Lions have lost their last 22 road games that immediately followed their Thanksgiving game.
It is true. I read it somewhere and also saw it on NFL Network and ESPN. I'll try to find a link.Is this true? if so do you have a link?
how are people supposed to read these statements?WheelsUp said:I dont understand the love for Stafford on top of it.
If he didnt stink for the first 3 quarters of every game, he wouldnt need to stress his fans out with a last second drive every week
No link but yeah it's true. 1974 @ CIN was the last time they won on the road the week after after Thanksgiving. Of course they haven't played on the road after Thanksgiving since 2011 so not sure how relevant it is because it wasn't this coach or 95% of these players. All it really tells you is they have been a historically bad franchise. We already knew that.It is true. I read it somewhere and also saw it on NFL Network and ESPN. I'll try to find a link.
Stinking fantasy wise and real life wise are different in these cases.WheelsUp said:Detroit isnt winning this game. They do not have the fire power.
OR the defense to compete. I dont understand the love for Stafford on top of it.
If he didnt stink for the first 3 quarters of every game, he wouldnt need to stress his fans out with a last second drive every week.
Stafford has 1 multiple TD game since week 6, Kaep has had 4 in the same time.
So many people are going to play him this week, and not expecting his 1 TD, even though thats all he has done since week 6.
Not trying to pick an argument since I'm pretty sure most Lions fans agree, they have seen the games.
This thread is 71 pages long. Find one post where Stafford is being touted as a future HoFer or elite in today's league. Just one. FF owners might get amped about Stafford (esp earlier in his career when volume was everything), but Lions fans are pretty even about Matthew's talent and limitations. Actually, I often hear Michigan visitors express shock at how much the Lions QB gets ripped locally on sports talk radio.WheelsUp said:Detroit isnt winning this game. They do not have the fire power.
OR the defense to compete. I dont understand the love for Stafford on top of it.
If he didnt stink for the first 3 quarters of every game, he wouldnt need to stress his fans out with a last second drive every week.
Stafford has 1 multiple TD game since week 6, Kaep has had 4 in the same time.
So many people are going to play him this week, and not expecting his 1 TD, even though thats all he has done since week 6.
Not trying to pick an argument since I'm pretty sure most Lions fans agree, they have seen the games.
http://www.sportbet.com/news/nfl/detroit-lions-new-orleans-saints-odds-pick/Is this true? if so do you have a link?
Brilliant.WheelsUp said:Detroit isnt winning this game. They do not have the fire power.
OR the defense to compete. I dont understand the love for Stafford on top of it.
If he didnt stink for the first 3 quarters of every game, he wouldnt need to stress his fans out with a last second drive every week.
Stafford has 1 multiple TD game since week 6, Kaep has had 4 in the same time.
So many people are going to play him this week, and not expecting his 1 TD, even though thats all he has done since week 6.
Not trying to pick an argument since I'm pretty sure most Lions fans agree, they have seen the games.
16,20,16,19,13 and now 13 pts (including NO) in their last 6. My only question is will it be tube or ankle cotton we are swallowing?I honestly think MIN takes the division. I'll eat my sock if Detroit takes the division. not happening with that defense.
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Doesn't matter, just cut it up into small pieces & cook it all day in broth. Add browned stew meat, carrots, red potatoes, mushrooms, couple bay leaves - that sock will taste just fine.16,20,16,19,13 and now 13 pts (including NO) in their last 6. My only question is will it be tube or ankle cotton we are swallowing?
The browned stew meat will undoubtedly be crow. The tastiest part of this dish.Doesn't matter, just cut it up into small pieces & cook it all day in broth. Add browned stew meat, carrots, red potatoes, mushrooms, couple bay leaves - that sock will taste just fine.
16,20,16,19,13 and now 13 pts (including NO) in their last 6. My only question is will it be tube or ankle cotton we are swallowing?
I think it is their most impressive win in a long time. This was supposed to be a transition season while Quinn put his pieces in place. I am the farthest thing from a Caldwell fan but the game plan today was impressive. The defense was better than I could have ever hoped and the offense was more complete than it has been in a long time.Is that the most legit Lions win in recent years? Maybe GB at home in '14, though they always seem to beat GB at home. (Winning at Lambeau last year was a shock, but that was the start of GB's tailspin and the LIons looked pretty awful). Before that ...
I'm just not used to Detroit winning games I had no expectations of them winning. Hell, I'm probably going to cheer for NO the rest of the year so that Detroit's win looks all the more impressive.
Lions are in the driver's seat for the division.Not only sitting pretty to win the division, but in decent position to get a first round bye. Still a pretty tough remaining schedule. But considering they started 1-3, it is amazing they are in this position.
The past does not equal the future.Oh sure, we're all feeling good now. And after Detroit beats Chicago next week and, paired with GB's loss to Seattle, goes up three, we'll be throwing caution to the wind and making plans for the playoffs.
But consider this scenario. Detroit loses its next two tough road match-ups (@DAL, @NYG) while GB beats up on the rest of the division. And all of a sudden we're right back where we always are, staring another collapse in the face and needing to beat Aaron $%$*^@ Rodgers to avoid it.
Now, be completely honest: Did you read the preceding paragraph ruefully nodding your head? Or were you already banging it on the table?
Welcome, stranger! You must be new around here.The past does not equal the future.
Both the Cubs and the Cavs already won this year. These things come in threes, amiright?The past does not equal the future.
If the Lions somehow get in & win their 2nd playoff game in my lifetime, I expect the gates of hell to open up in the middle of my house.Both the Cubs and the Cavs already won this year. These things come in threes, amiright?
InterestingIf the Lions somehow get in & win their 2nd playoff game in my lifetime, I expect the gates of hell to open up in the middle of my house.
Small price to pay.If the Lions somehow get in & win their 2nd playoff game in my lifetime, I expect the gates of hell to open up in the middle of my house.
So you think there's a change they'll make it as a wild card? I'll tell you right now... Detroit is likely winning this division unless they implode this week.IF they end up with a home playoff game, I'm booking a ticket and heading to Detroit. I just hope they don't play the Cardinals in that game...
Well, I can't actually book it yet because they might get the bye, then the weekend changes.So you think there's a change they'll make it as a wild card? I'll tell you right now... Detroit is likely winning this division unless they implode this week.
Also, the Cardinals don't have a winning record... they are probably not making the playoffs. So Detroit's first round game would be vs the Giants or Buccaneers if the season were to end today
Winning the division guarantees a home game. Should probably book that ticket. Detroit's going to win the division or not make the playoffs IMO
Let's not get carried away... yes the Lions are in good shape for a bye, but the Seahawks... once they get through the Packers this week they have a cake walk the rest of the season. Lions have 2 difficult (DAL, NYG) and 1 wild card (GB- never know if McCarthy leaves his good game plan card at home) game left. I'm still not convinced the Lions finish the season on a positive note, but the division is so bad I can't see anyone else winning. Minnesota could still come up and steal it from you guys, but I doubt it. They need the Lions to lose to GB, NYG and DAL and they need to win out. All of that is possible but unlikely. If GB can beat DET at DET then they have something right going on and probably beat MIN at home the week before.Well, I can't actually book it yet because they might get the bye, then the weekend changes.
And, the Cards are still in it, dammit!
Revenge game from the 1997 playoffs?Detroit/Tampa Bay would be a great game to watch. Tampa Bay is probably one of those teams I'd be nervous to face. They are getting hot and healthy at the right time