Post by Blaming Brad on Dec 13, 2022 21:14:35 GMT -6
I think you guys are all fukkin nutz. I don't know if they beat the Jets (last I checked the Jets were favored), but there is a ZERO POINT ZERO percent chance the Lions win 4 games in a row that includes 3 road games outdoors. I'd say there's about a 25% chance they go 3-1, which probably doesn't get in unless 2 of Seattle, Giants and C-words fall apart.
I think you guys are all fukkin nutz. I don't know if they beat the Jets (last I checked the Jets were favored), but there is a ZERO POINT ZERO percent chance the Lions win 4 games in a row that includes 3 road games outdoors. I'd say there's about a 25% chance they go 3-1, which probably doesn't get in unless 2 of Seattle, Giants and C-words fall apart.
We all know the woes on the road, but can we be allowed to be hopeful? This is the first time fans can be excited about the team in 20 years that is not draft day.
I think you guys are all fukkin nutz. I don't know if they beat the Jets (last I checked the Jets were favored), but there is a ZERO POINT ZERO percent chance the Lions win 4 games in a row that includes 3 road games outdoors. I'd say there's about a 25% chance they go 3-1, which probably doesn't get in unless 2 of Seattle, Giants and C-words fall apart.
thing is we didnt expect the lions to get to the playoffs this year but here we are on the edge of possibly making it. looking good no matter what happens.
I think you guys are all fukkin nutz. I don't know if they beat the Jets (last I checked the Jets were favored), but there is a ZERO POINT ZERO percent chance the Lions win 4 games in a row that includes 3 road games outdoors. I'd say there's about a 25% chance they go 3-1, which probably doesn't get in unless 2 of Seattle, Giants and C-words fall apart.
Don’t disagree with overall point and you know I’m hardly a Goff defender, but his last 2 road games which fall in the winning streak were better. The NE and Dallas game were brutal. That said, were those 2 games more because of the defensive quality of those 2 teams or have they fixed some things? Sunday could be a telling game for Goff.
The Jets had 8 games against teams in the bottom half of the league in passing yards. The Miami game Skyler Thompson played. He threw for 166 yards and had a pick so that makes 9. In the 4 games they played against teams in the upper half in passing yards, they are 1 win and 3 losses. However, I will say that the Jets have Josh Allen number, he played way below his norm in both game against the Jets. Joe Burrow threw for 275 yards and Kirk Cousins threw for 173 yards way below par. So yeah, the Jets stats are skewed lower due to inferior competition in 9 of their games. However, their next 4 games are against the Lions, Jags, Seahawks and Dolphins. I believe they go 1 win and 3 losses again. Goff should hit his average of 260 yards passing. I also think the Lions will run the ball well against the Jets due to only 7 or less in the box most of the game.
Fair point on Miami. Forgot about Tua. But you just pointed out that 3 out of the other 4 top 10 passing offenses had below average passing games. That helps your argument?
And you ignored my point about the Lions playing sub par passing D’s? Does that skew their stats? Or is it only the Lions?
I am not counting the 2 Bills/Jets games. Teams within division know each other well and are designed by GMs selecting players and coaches capable of negating the strengths, taking advantage of weaknesses of teams in their division. The Vikings on the other hand showed the weakness of the Jets, they are a very poor Red Zone team. The crappy Vikings defense held the Jets to 1 TD in 5 red zone trips. Another point, the Vikings scored TDs on all 3 of their Red Zone trips. Vikes are 10th in NFL at this time in Red Zone efficiency according to teamrankings.com.
Let's talk about the Lions pass defense the first 7 games. I have two words "Historically Horrific". The Lions pass defense gave up nearly 2000 passing yards in 7 games. 1. In the 1st 7 games of the season without Jerry Jacobs and 5 games without Tracy Walker the Lions defense allowed 276 yards passing per game. Rookie safety Kirby Joseph, starting with the Vikes game, had the training wheels ripped off and was thrown into the fire, do or die. 2. By October 31, Aubrey Pleasant fired after game 7 for not executing gameplans and a total lack of communication on the field. 3. Lions' secondary welcomed the return of Jerry Jacobs to full time play against the Packers on Nov. 8 and transformation begins. Last 6 games, Lions have given up about 1400 yards passing. 4. The Lions pass defense has improved dramatically with Okudah and Jacobs on the field together and the quick acclimation of Joseph. With these 3 guys on the field the entire games Lions improved to 215 passing yds/game. Deshon Elliot has been very good. Will Harris is the preferred SCB due to his tackling ability. In games where Okudah and/or Jacobs is out the Lions go back up to about 250 passing yds/game.
I think you guys are all fukkin nutz. I don't know if they beat the Jets (last I checked the Jets were favored), but there is a ZERO POINT ZERO percent chance the Lions win 4 games in a row that includes 3 road games outdoors. I'd say there's about a 25% chance they go 3-1, which probably doesn't get in unless 2 of Seattle, Giants and C-words fall apart.
Luv ya BB, but you have skewed the fuck out of these stats. Injuries have nearly decimated this team especially in the first 7 games. Christ, Leaf Raymond was the leading receiver in 4 of those games. Goff didn't have anyone to throw to. Swift was on his yearly injury sabbatical and still not completely back. Yet through all those games, the Lions are losing to playoff bound teams by an average 3.5 points/game.
Lions are 4 wins 4 losses at home against teams with a 0.620-win percentage. This the strongest schedule in the fucking league dude.
Lions are 2 wins 3 losses on the road against teams with a 0.538-win percentage. Definitely not a cake walk. Lions are definitely battle tested this year. By the way we won 2 of 3 outdoors so far.
Last 4 games are against teams with a 0.385-win percentage. I would say the Lions have about a 95% chance we go 4 and 0. Packers will be the toughest game, cold is the great equalizer in football.
Last Edit: Dec 15, 2022 7:12:20 GMT -6 by liongeezer
I don't really care about divisional stuff, they held one of the 2-3 best QB's in the NFL decently in check in 2 games, that matters. The red zone efficiency in the Jets game is a good point, but I'd also point out Cousins average 4.9 YPA in that game and Jefferson was held under 50 yards, turnovers and some offensive mistakes really hurt them that week.
Again, I predicted the Lions to win. But it's ok to say the Jets have a good D and may pose a real threat because of it. The Jets can have a good D and the Lions can still beat them. You don't have to call the other girl ugly to make your girl prettier.
I don't even know why you're bringing up the pass D. But I agree, they've been better. If they're a negative factor this week though, then BB's 0.0% is 100% correct, because this Jets passing game should not be doing much damage.
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Post by snowpiercer on Dec 14, 2022 13:48:42 GMT -6
This is about the time that a slew of injuries or some bad referee calls pop up to derail any chance of making the playoffs. The history is there, Just have to wait to see which shoe will drop. Bonehead turnover or untimely penalty could also factor in. I just have a bad feeling about a possible playoff scenario unfolding. Hopeful but extremely wary.
I don't really care about divisional stuff, they held one of the 2-3 best QB's in the NFL decently in check in 2 games, that matters. The red zone efficiency in the Jets game is a good point, but I'd also point out Cousins average 4.9 YPA in that game and Jefferson was held under 50 yards, turnovers and some offensive mistakes really hurt them that week.
Again, I predicted the Lions to win. But it's ok to say the Jets have a good D and may pose a real threat because of it. The Jets can have a good D and the Lions can still beat them. You don't have to call the other girl ugly to make your girl prettier.
I don't even know why you're bringing up the pass D. But I agree, they've been better. If they're a negative factor this week though, then BB's 0.0% is 100% correct, because this Jets passing game should not be doing much damage.
Like I said the Jets pass defense stats are skewed. But you are still a fence sitter worrying when the shoe will drop. Do the Matrix thing, "there is no shoe (spoon)"
I don't really care about divisional stuff, they held one of the 2-3 best QB's in the NFL decently in check in 2 games, that matters. The red zone efficiency in the Jets game is a good point, but I'd also point out Cousins average 4.9 YPA in that game and Jefferson was held under 50 yards, turnovers and some offensive mistakes really hurt them that week.
Again, I predicted the Lions to win. But it's ok to say the Jets have a good D and may pose a real threat because of it. The Jets can have a good D and the Lions can still beat them. You don't have to call the other girl ugly to make your girl prettier.
I don't even know why you're bringing up the pass D. But I agree, they've been better. If they're a negative factor this week though, then BB's 0.0% is 100% correct, because this Jets passing game should not be doing much damage.
Like I said the Jets pass defense stats are skewed. But you are still a fence sitter worrying when the shoe will drop. Do the Matrix thing, "there is no shoe (spoon)"
This is about the time that a slew of injuries or some bad referee calls pop up to derail any chance of making the playoffs. The history is there, Just have to wait to see which shoe will drop. Bonehead turnover or untimely penalty could also factor in. I just have a bad feeling about a possible playoff scenario unfolding. Hopeful but extremely wary.
The shoe already dropped. It was the Washington/NY Giants tie. The Lions, Giants and C-Words will all finish with 9 wins and the Lions will be the odd man out. The real kicker will be week 18 when the Lions will need a Giants loss against Philly but Philly will have nothing to play for and bench all the starters.
This is about the time that a slew of injuries or some bad referee calls pop up to derail any chance of making the playoffs. The history is there, Just have to wait to see which shoe will drop. Bonehead turnover or untimely penalty could also factor in. I just have a bad feeling about a possible playoff scenario unfolding. Hopeful but extremely wary.
The shoe already dropped. It was the Washington/NY Giants tie. The Lions, Giants and C-Words will all finish with 9 wins and the Lions will be the odd man out. The real kicker will be week 18 when the Lions will need a Giants loss against Philly but Philly will have nothing to play for and bench all the starters.
The Lions will win out and go 10-win and 7 Losses. The Lions know their jobs and have a ton of talent to accomplish all. This is the best overall Lions team in my 60 years watching the Lions football. The best aspect of this team is not only are they strategically and physically prepared each week, but their mental preparation is also flawless.
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Like I said the Jets pass defense stats are skewed. But you are still a fence sitter worrying when the shoe will drop. Do the Matrix thing, "there is no shoe (spoon)"
This makes no sense, but that’s ok.
Ha, Ha, I have been known to make sense to none, but a few. You, however, always have good football insight, and a valued opinion.
This is about the time that a slew of injuries or some bad referee calls pop up to derail any chance of making the playoffs. The history is there, Just have to wait to see which shoe will drop. Bonehead turnover or untimely penalty could also factor in. I just have a bad feeling about a possible playoff scenario unfolding. Hopeful but extremely wary.
This is about the time that a slew of injuries or some bad referee calls pop up to derail any chance of making the playoffs. The history is there, Just have to wait to see which shoe will drop. Bonehead turnover or untimely penalty could also factor in. I just have a bad feeling about a possible playoff scenario unfolding. Hopeful but extremely wary.
The shoe already dropped. It was the Washington/NY Giants tie. The Lions, Giants and C-Words will all finish with 9 wins and the Lions will be the odd man out. The real kicker will be week 18 when the Lions will need a Giants loss against Philly but Philly will have nothing to play for and bench all the starters.
actually philly does have something to play for last game. keep a division opponet from making the playoffs. i think the lions actually get 6th seed. this weekends game will go a long way towards seeing what happens.
This is about the time that a slew of injuries or some bad referee calls pop up to derail any chance of making the playoffs. The history is there, Just have to wait to see which shoe will drop. Bonehead turnover or untimely penalty could also factor in. I just have a bad feeling about a possible playoff scenario unfolding. Hopeful but extremely wary.
Wow, you are a negative nancy.
All this time I thought these were premonitions... Could simply be negative thoughts though.