Lions at Packers

[badnews3123]

Fairly big one.

Packers look strong. Have a couple guys that can wreak havoc on QB and some secondary talent. Offensively look like they have some balance.

Injuries will be big part. Adams was a problem for Lions last season, he may be out. Lions look like they definitely won’t have Daniels.

Think the key will be getting run game going early. I think GB is a little soft against the run and I think offense for them is different playing from behind.

[Blaming Brad]

Lions have been lucky the last few years getting the Packers at the right time but I do think they match up well and can keep it close. I see Packers winning by 6 or less. A victory would go a long way to prove the doubters (myself included) wrong.

[liongeezer]

Turnovers will decide this game. The Packers have a +7 TO differential which is the only reason they are 4 wins and 1 loss. The Eagles are the only team to play the Packers and not give up a TO.

The Packers run defense is poor giving up 5.2 yards/carry, so the Lions should have at least 150 yards rushing in this game.

Without Adams, the Lions secondary (Slay, Coleman, and Melvin) should shut down the rest of the Packers WR corps. That leaves us with Tracy Walker taking on an aging Jimmy Graham or Mercedes Lewis. Walker has been pretty good so far. IOW we have the people to cover the Packers receivers to force Rodgers to go to his second and third option. It is crucial the Lions get pressure on Rodgers. Since the front 4 can not get pressure, the Lions will blitz LBs more in this game than any so far.

Snacks will step up big time to stop the run and a healthy De'shawn Hand will help the sagging pass rush.

I will take the Lions 34 to 24.

P.S. Rodgers will not have a good day.

[stuckincheeseland]

GB is #1 in the NFL in getting PI calls with 6 DET is last with zero
GB is #1 in the NFL in getting 1st down by penalty with 14
DET is 31st

when you play the Packers you must overcome the penalty differential which GB is #1 with +180 yrds

you must protect the ball your receivers must understand that if they are being interfered with the flag will not come
so you must catch the ball anyhow

[Vic]

Oct 11, 2019 14:28:55 GMT -6 stuckincheeseland said:

GB is #1 in the NFL in getting PI calls with 6 DET is last with zero
GB is #1 in the NFL in getting 1st down by penalty with 14
DET is 31st

when you play the Packers you must overcome the penalty differential which GB is #1 with +180 yrds

you must protect the ball your receivers must understand that if they are being interfered with the flag will not come
so you must catch the ball anyhow

So in other words the NFL is blowing Rodgers just like Brady

[def]

Ok you guys may think this is a homer call. the ass packers are coming off a big win in Dallas. We have rested. I see this close and the Lions come out ahead early. If the D can hold up down the stretch I like our chances. if Big Play Slay plays I predict at least 1 INT.

read it and get back to me Monday. I know I'm a genius
Lions 27
Packers 24

[goldenlions]

I have concerns the Lions are gonna come out flat on the road after the bye. The Lions should be healthy overall (too bad Daniels can't get his revenge game though). That said, this game will more than likely seal the division for the Packers if they win. If the Lions win, that would be huge for this team turning any corner.

I guess I don't know if the Packers really are good or the Cowboys just got exposed as frauds.

[stuckincheeseland]

Oct 11, 2019 3:04:10 GMT -6 liongeezer said:

Turnovers will decide this game. The Packers have a +7 TO differential which is the only reason they are 4 wins and 1 loss. The Eagles are the only team to play the Packers and not give up a TO.

The Packers run defense is poor giving up 5.2 yards/carry, so the Lions should have at least 150 yards rushing in this game.

Without Adams, the Lions secondary (Slay, Coleman, and Melvin) should shut down the rest of the Packers WR corps. That leaves us with Tracy Walker taking on an aging Jimmy Graham or Mercedes Lewis. Walker has been pretty good so far. IOW we have the people to cover the Packers receivers to force Rodgers to go to his second and third option. It is crucial the Lions get pressure on Rodgers. Since the front 4 can not get pressure, the Lions will blitz LBs more in this game than any so far.

Snacks will step up big time to stop the run and a healthy De'shawn Hand will help the sagging pass rush.

I will take the Lions 34 to 24.

P.S. Rodgers will not have a good day.

getting pressure but also leaving him no out, his best plays this year have been outside of the pocket

[TRUMP]

Lions prepare better under Patricia than any HC they’ve had. Lions wn by at least 2 scores......
Johnson and Johnson have a statement game running the ball and somtvbe surprised if both have over 100 yards rushing each.
Hockenson is a matchup problem as a receiver and an excellent blocker.
The OL keeps Stafford sack free this game and he will light up the Packers secondary.

Thecrun D has been getting better as it goes along and the Lions will win the TO battle this game.
Rodgers gets dinged up easy. Don’t be surprised if the D blitzes often and causes interceptions.

Lions win and take over 1st place in the North
Lions 34
Packers 19

[badnews3123]

No Hand tonight.

[Blaming Brad]

Could be the game that tells us what we have.

Packers 27
Lions 26

[Vic]

One thing that concerns me has been the Lions lack of a pass rush. Versus Rodgers that could be a recipe for disaster.

[badnews3123]

The last 2 weeks I thought they did ok getting after the QB.

But I also think schematically that hasn’t been the goal on D. They’re trying to do it with coverage.

[stuckincheeseland]

Oct 14, 2019 15:43:21 GMT -6 Vic said:

One thing that concerns me has been the Lions lack of a pass rush. Versus Rodgers that could be a recipe for disaster.

If you quick rush Rodgers he always find s a way out you have to have a controlled rush that keeps him in the pocket

[26point2]

That was cool.

[26point2]

Weird series.

[TRUMP]

Flea flicker to start the game. AWESOME

[badnews3123]

Coleman’s ability to get his hand in and make it difficult to catch cleanly has been amazing.

[badnews3123]

Jesus that was a beautiful throw.

[26point2]

Gotta punch this in.

[26point2]

This will get reversed.

[badnews3123]

He scored.

[26point2]

fumble, we got it.

[badnews3123]

Looked like half our defense fighting each other for that fumble. Patricia has done a great job emphasizing the strip on D.

[26point2]

I don't think running up the middle is working.