that would be an epic collapse for the Vikings. But considering they are just as hot as the Lions 4-1 since the Hock trade, with Colts, Packers and Bears still on their schedule. Oddly enough, I would say the Lions are their toughest remaining opponent.
I have gone back over the week 3 game against the Vikes, and this is not the same Lions team.
2nd quarter - starting safety Tracy Walker goes down with achilleas tendon tear and replaced by JJ Hughes (no longer with Lions) Starting CB Jerry Jacobs was still on IR (I guarantee Thielen does not have another week 3 performance) Starting CB Jeff Okudah allowed Justin Jefferson 3 receptions for 14 yards. (Can we say "shutdown") Starting Left Guard Jonah Jackson did not play due to injury. Starting End/3-tech Josh Paschel was still on PUP Starting End/DT John Cominsky was out due to hand injury Starting OC Frank Ragnow reaggravated his 2021 toe injury in week 2 against the Commanders. Starting Safety Joseph Kirby was still acclimating to the NFL. Starting Designated Pash Rusher James Houston was still developing on practice squad. Starting WR Jameson Williams was still on NFI Starting RB Deandre Swift with ankle and shoulder injuries DB Coach A. Pleasant fired due to poor game planning and on field communication problems. Secondary has been much better since Brian Duker (with AG oversight) has taken over. Lions have 5 starting Rookies on Defense that have improved immensely over the course of the season. (IOW way better than week 3). The Lions are healthier than they have been all season. If Evan Brown plays this week our starting OL will finally be together for the 1st time this year. Our starting WR corps will be together for the 1st time this year.
Vikings are in trouble! Lions 34 Vikings 21
Last Edit: Dec 7, 2022 10:10:02 GMT -6 by liongeezer
I have gone back over the week 3 game against the Vikes, and this is not the same Lions team.
2nd quarter - starting safety Tracy Walker goes down with achilleas tendon tear and replaced by JJ Hughes (no longer with Lions) Starting CB Jerry Jacobs was still on IR (I guarantee Thielen does not have another week 3 performance) Starting CB Jeff Okudah allowed Justin Jefferson 3 receptions for 14 yards. (Can we say "shutdown") Starting Left Guard Jonah Jackson did not play due to injury. Starting End/3-tech Josh Paschel was still on PUP Starting End/DT John Cominsky was out due to hand injury Starting OC Frank Ragnow reaggravated his 2021 toe injury in week 2 against the Commanders. Starting Safety Joseph Kirby was still acclimating to the NFL. Starting Designated Pash Rusher James Houston was still developing on practice squad. Starting WR Jameson Williams was still on NFI Starting RB Deandre Swift with ankle and shoulder injuries DB Coach A. Pleasant fired due to poor game planning and on field communication problems. Secondary has been much better since Brian Duker (with AG oversight) has taken over. Lions have 5 starting Rookies on Defense that have improved immensely over the course of the season. (IOW way better than week 3). The Lions are healthier than they have been all season. If Evan Brown plays this week our starting OL will finally be together for the 1st time this year. Our starting WR corps will be together for the 1st time this year.
Vikings are in trouble! Lions 34 Vikings 21
Campbell's questionable decisions also played a big factor
I hope the Lions just kick thier over rated asses so it's not even an issue.
I have gone back over the week 3 game against the Vikes, and this is not the same Lions team.
2nd quarter - starting safety Tracy Walker goes down with achilleas tendon tear and replaced by JJ Hughes (no longer with Lions) Starting CB Jerry Jacobs was still on IR (I guarantee Thielen does not have another week 3 performance) Starting CB Jeff Okudah allowed Justin Jefferson 3 receptions for 14 yards. (Can we say "shutdown") Starting Left Guard Jonah Jackson did not play due to injury. Starting End/3-tech Josh Paschel was still on PUP Starting End/DT John Cominsky was out due to hand injury Starting OC Frank Ragnow reaggravated his 2021 toe injury in week 2 against the Commanders. Starting Safety Joseph Kirby was still acclimating to the NFL. Starting Designated Pash Rusher James Houston was still developing on practice squad. Starting WR Jameson Williams was still on NFI Starting RB Deandre Swift with ankle and shoulder injuries DB Coach A. Pleasant fired due to poor game planning and on field communication problems. Secondary has been much better since Brian Duker (with AG oversight) has taken over. Lions have 5 starting Rookies on Defense that have improved immensely over the course of the season. (IOW way better than week 3). The Lions are healthier than they have been all season. If Evan Brown plays this week our starting OL will finally be together for the 1st time this year. Our starting WR corps will be together for the 1st time this year.
Vikings are in trouble! Lions 34 Vikings 21
Campbell's questionable decisions also played a big factor
I hope the Lions just kick thier over rated asses so it's not even an issue.
shouldn't that be the mindset of any team that's 10-2 at this point of the season?
The boring statement is just to say nothing and say they are playing a good opponent.
Sure. Guaranteeing a win to reporters isn’t the best idea, though. Media will take it and run with it and a create distractions and bulletin board material, even though I do think that’s a little overrated. It does matter to some teams though.
If it’s gonna be said, probably need a better rep then a guy like Reagor.
Also hopefully Reagor's guarantee works out like Justin Jefferson's (and others) when they played Dallas. I think MCDC is probably the kind of coach who can capitalize on that emotional blunder.
The Lions establish dominance of the NFC North today at Ford Field. Cousins better strap on the helmet really tight, Houston, Hutchinson, Paschal, and Cominsky are coming for him. He will not have a good day.
Last Edit: Dec 11, 2022 10:36:28 GMT -6 by liongeezer
first things first. Lions need to win today. going forward the Giants, Washington, and Seattle need to lose as much as possible. Lions could win North if they win out and vikes lose out which isnt realistic. Lions can only lose one game and needs help to make playoffs. so today lions win, Giants looking good. would like seattle to lose as well but they play the panthers. those 3 games today are important. lions vs Vikings NY vs Philly Seattle vs Carolina