2024 Detroit Lions

[garyalex]

Seems like this team, including their coach, spent too much time reading their press clippings.

I'm still saying 12 wins.

I don’t think so. I believe the Cowboys, Packers, Vikings and 49ers are better teams. The Lions have to play them all this season. They also have the Chiefs and Bills on the schedule. But 9 wins might get them in the playoffs. I hope so.

[Henry Whalley]

... But 9 wins might get them in the playoffs.

Lions had an unbalanced game plan yesterday IMHO. Also, unable to recover from two interceptions and botched field goal. The team will be much improved by Thanksgiving.

P.S. Also, give credit to Baker Mayfield.

[Danny]

THAT'S BETTER CATZ!

Lions repented from their Cardinal sins!

LIONS 20
CARDINALS 13

2-1

Three down fourteen to go.

Lions offense into a head start

Touchdown Lions
[[12:33) [[Shotgun) J.Goff pass short left to A.St. Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Touchdown Lions
[[10:19) D.Montgomery up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN

As long as Goff doesn't goof off on making QB plays.

Interception
[[8:10) [[Shotgun) J.Goff pass short middle intended for B.Wright INTERCEPTED by D.Gardeck at DET 43. D.Gardeck to DET 33 for 10 yards [[A.St. Brown).


And the defense was strong at the end.

Turnover on Downs
[[6:06) K.Murray right end to DET 23 for 1 yard [[C.Davis).
Detroit challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED.
K.Murray right end to DET 24 for no gain [[C.Davis).

Turnover on Downs
[[11:12) [[Shotgun) K.Murray pass incomplete short middle to T.McBride [[K.Joseph).

Keep them hype up Campbell.

[ABetterDetroit]

I don’t think so. I believe the Cowboys, Packers, Vikings and 49ers are better teams. The Lions have to play them all this season. They also have the Chiefs and Bills on the schedule. But 9 wins might get them in the playoffs. I hope so.

Cowboys are mortal but I agree that the competition from Vikings and cheeseheads seems like it will leave zero wiggle room on winning the division.

[garyalex]

Cowboys are mortal but I agree that the competition from Vikings and cheeseheads seems like it will leave zero wiggle room on winning the division.

Agreed. The Cowboys defense is struggling to stop the run. The Lions have a good running game. But I have a feeling the Cowboys will remedy that problem over the course of this season. But I think the Lions should hope they don't have to play the Eagles. A healthy Saquon Barkley would present a major challenge for the Lions' defense.

[Cincinnati_Kid]

I don’t think so. I believe the Cowboys, Packers, Vikings and 49ers are better teams. The Lions have to play them all this season. They also have the Chiefs and Bills on the schedule. But 9 wins might get them in the playoffs. I hope so.

The Lions don't play the Chiefs this year.

[Danny]

WELL DONE COOL CATZ!!

Lions leap up and grab the Seahawks by the wings

LIONS 42
SEAHAWKS

3-1

Four Down thirteen to go.

Goff to D. Skipper for a early TD.

Touchdown Lions
[[3:16) D.Skipper reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

The defense made some fumble-rookies.

Fumble
[[1:06) [[Shotgun) G.Smith pass short left to D.Metcalf to DET 34 for 14 yards [[J.Campbell; A.Anzalone). FUMBLES [[J.Campbell), RECOVERED by DET-C.Davis at DET 37. C.Davis pushed ob at SEA 14 for 49 yards [[K.Walker).

Make more TD's

Touchdown Lions
[[15:00) J.Gibbs right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Touchdown Lions
[[5:16) J.Gibbs right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Lookie here, Goff is playing receiver.

Lookie here, Goff is playing receiver. While Amon Ra St. Brown playing QB. That will trick the Seahawks defense.

Touchdown Lions
[[7:03) [[Shotgun) A.St. Brown pass short left to J.Goff for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Touchdown Lions
[[3:03) J.Goff pass short right to J.Williams for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PENALTY on DET-J.Williams, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

And the defense close the up.

Interception
[[1:06) [[Shotgun) G.Smith pass deep middle intended for J.Smith-Njigba INTERCEPTED by K.Joseph [A.Hutchinson] at DET -5. Touchback.


Lions turn the Seahawks into some high school football team. Keep them ALL IN Campbell.

[softailrider]

I don’t think so. I believe the Cowboys, Packers, Vikings and 49ers are better teams. The Lions have to play them all this season. They also have the Chiefs and Bills on the schedule. But 9 wins might get them in the playoffs. I hope so.

I'm not sold on the Vikings or the Packers. Maybe it's Sam Darnold and Jordan Love that causes those lack of thrills and chills. The Cowboys on the other hand just seem dysfunctional. They always win 11 or 12 games and fall apart at the end.

[Cincinnati_Kid]

I'm not sold on the Vikings or the Packers. Maybe it's Sam Darnold and Jordan Love that causes those lack of thrills and chills. The Cowboys on the other hand just seem dysfunctional. They always win 11 or 12 games and fall apart at the end.

They go to Dallas next Sunday, then to Minnesota the next week. Dallas is banged up on defense as Lawrence is on IR, and Parsons may be out with a high ankle sprain. Lions should take advantage in a way Pittsburgh couldn't. I think the Vikings are for real. Jefferson is argubly the best WR in the game, they destroyed Houston, and beat the 49ers. Nobody expected this from them, and Flores has done a outstanding job with the defense. Scrapheap Sam Darnold is having a great year for them. GB and Chi are lurking as well. The NFC North is much tougher this year.

[Danny]

WELL, DONE COOL CATZ!

Lions got away from the Cowboys' Lasso. That will teach them a lesson not to make an excuse call last year.

LIONS 47
COWBOYS 9

4-1

Five down twelve to go.

Excellent offensive plays.

Touchdown Lions
[[9:13) D.Montgomery left guard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Touchdown Lions
[[11:49) J.Goff pass deep right to S.LaPorta for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Touchdown Lions
[[:40) T.Decker and D.Skipper reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

Touchdown Lions
[[12:42) [[Shotgun) J.Goff pass deep right to J.Williams for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Touchdown Lions
[[13:22) [[Shotgun) J.Goff pass short right to A.St. Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PENALTY on DET-A.St. Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Strong defense and Cowboys sucked, and their fans booed at them at AT&T stadium.

Interception
[[4:39) [[Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left intended for C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by B.Branch at DET -8. Touchback.

Fumble
[[4:34) [[No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Prescott pass short left to R.Flournoy to DET 38 for 12 yards [[B.Branch). FUMBLES [[B.Branch), RECOVERED by DET-T.Arnold at DET 29. T.Arnold to DET 28 for -1 yards [[R.Flournoy).
The Replay Official reviewed the ball was inbounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

Interception
[[13:34) [[Shotgun) D.Prescott pass deep middle intended for J.Brooks INTERCEPTED by B.Branch at DET 49. B.Branch to DAL 4 for 47 yards [[J.Brooks).

Interception
[[8:07) [[Shotgun) C.Rush pass short right intended for K.Turpin INTERCEPTED by K.Joseph at DET -5. Touchback.

Keep them hype up Campbell ALL IN LIONS!

[401don]

Hutchison's injury may spell the end for a long playoff run. If there's one defensive player that can make a difference it's him.

[Lowell]

Hutchison's injury may spell the end for a long playoff run. If there's one defensive player that can make a difference it's him.

Two quotes seem appropriate.

“The cemeteries are full of indispensable men.” - attributed to the WWI Prime Minister of France George Clemenceau.

"Next man up".

It is a huge loss especially since the other edge rusher they had signed as a free agent, Marcus Davenport, appears to be lost for the season too. Nonetheless the overall improved defense, especially the secondary might be able to compensate.

[Cincinnati_Kid]

Two quotes seem appropriate.

“The cemeteries are full of indispensable men.” - attributed to the WWI Prime Minister of France George Clemenceau.

"Next man up".

It is a huge loss especially since the other edge rusher they had signed as a free agent, Marcus Davenport, appears to be lost for the season too. Nonetheless the overall improved defense, especially the secondary might be able to compensate.

They need to change the scheme or something to generate pressure from somewhere. James Houston had 9 sacks in the 22 season, with limited snaps and he's a afterthought now. He must be in the doghouse or something. Still on the roster but has been inactive. The backend of the defense seems to be much improved with Branch and Joseph at safety. Talk radio and the TV NFL talking heads suggest they go after one of these pass rushers, Myles Garrett, Trey Hendrickson, Haason Reddick who's still holding out or Maxx Crosby. I don't think Holmes is going to give up draft capitol as in a couple of first or second round picks to get it done. He'll operate within the fringes like he always does. The trade deadline is up at 4pm Nov 5th [[ Election day, go figure) The Lions need to take advantage of this window they're in to get to a SB.

[ABetterDetroit]

This injury is a devastating blow to the defense in what would have been remembered as one of the greatest regular season Lions road wins ever. I wish Aidan a speedy recovery and hope for him to be back in top form next August.

[sirrealone]

They need to change the scheme or something to generate pressure from somewhere. James Houston had 9 sacks in the 22 season, with limited snaps and he's a afterthought now. He must be in the doghouse or something.

I think even after the injury, they did change scheme a bit. They kept generating pressure, and a lot of it came from the interior of the line. So, if Glenn can modify their scheme consistently, they can make up some of Hutch's production with what they already have.

As far as Houston, the problem with him is that he's a one trick pony. He can rush the QB and that it. He can't drop into coverage. He can't defend the run. Doing one thing well isn't enough anymore. Glenn and Campbell want defensive guys that are versatile and can attack from a number of different ways. When Houston is in, it makes the defense that much easier to read, and that just doesn't fit for how the Lions like to do things.

[ABetterDetroit]

As far as Houston, the problem with him is that he's a one trick pony. He can rush the QB and that it. He can't drop into coverage. He can't defend the run. Doing one thing well isn't enough anymore. Glenn and Campbell want defensive guys that are versatile and can attack from a number of different ways. When Houston is in, it makes the defense that much easier to read, and that just doesn't fit for how the Lions like to do things.

I hope you’re right. I have been wondering why week after week Houston is a healthy scratch yet still on the roster. That “one trick” might be a something they will need with both Hutch and Davenport on IR. Getting pressure constantly might be more important at times than complex variable defensive looks that keep opposing QBs guessing. Can’t let them look at everyone twice then decide where to throw it if the Lions get out to a decent lead. That’s a sure fire way to let a good lead melt away.

[Cincinnati_Kid]

Huge game today! The best matchup of the week. Here's hoping the Lions can thwart the Vikings blitzing defense, and at least get a early edge with the tiebreaker and a piece of 1st place in the North. Minnesota is coming off their bye, so hopefully they aren't in sync.

[401don]

Some Jared Goff chants could be heard at the Wings game in Nashville yesterday.

[Danny]

CLOSE CALL COMEBACK CATZ!!

They've stopped the unbeaten Viking raid.

LIONS 31
VIKINGS 29

5-1

Six down eleven to go

Don't get cute Goff!

19 Yard Pass
[[13:31) [[Shotgun) J.Goff pass short middle to D.Montgomery to DET 33 for 19 yards [[H.Smith; C.Bynum).

Finally, a quick comeback with the offense.

Touchdown Lions
[[13:51) J.Gibbs right end for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Touchdown Lions
[[8:44) [[Shotgun) J.Goff pass deep middle to A.St. Brown for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Touchdown Lions
[[:29) [[Shotgun) J.Gibbs up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Touchdown Lions
[[5:50) [[Shotgun) J.Goff pass short left to K.Raymond for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Don't lose that ball Lions!

Touchdown Vikings
[[6:00) D.Montgomery left tackle to DET 35 for 5 yards [[J.Metellus; C.Bynum). FUMBLES [[J.Metellus), RECOVERED by MIN-I.Pace at DET 36. I.Pace for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Penalty on DET-G.Glasgow, Offensive Holding, declined.

That was a Minnesota Call.

Ruff start for the defense.

Touchdown Vikings
[[11:50) A.Jones left tackle for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Field Goal
[[5:39) W.Reichard 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-A.DePaola, Holder-R.Wright.

Finally, the defense warmed up.

Interception
[[5:47) S.Darnold pass short right intended for J.Addison INTERCEPTED by B.Branch at DET 28. B.Branch to DET 28 for no gain [[J.Addison).

And the field goal saves the Lions.

Field Goal
[[:19) J.Bates 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-H.Hatten, Holder-J.Fox.


Keep them hype up Campbell.

[401don]

Very nice road win, showing off all the offensive weapons. As expected they really missed Hutch. Darnold had all day to wait for his receivers to go downfield. Two weeks until the deadline to find a pass rusher.

[Danny]

WELL DONE COOL CATZ!!

They toss the Titans to Tartarus!

LIONS 52
TITANS 14

6-1

Seven down ten to go.

Lions up their offense.

Touchdown Lions
[[10:36) D.Montgomery left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Touchdown Lions
[[4:07) [[Shotgun) J.Gibbs left tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Touchdown Lions
[[12:55) J.Goff pass short right to B.Wright for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Touchdown Lions
[[11:41) J.Goff pass short left to A.St. Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.


Touchdown Lions
[[2:23) D.Montgomery pass short right to S.LaPorta for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

4 Yard Pass
[[13:48) [[Shotgun) M.Rudolph pass short right to C.Ridley to TEN 34 for 4 yards [[A.Anzalone).

Touchdown Lions
[[6:17) J.Goff pass short right to K.Raymond for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.


Their defense pumped up.

Interception
[[11:07) [[Shotgun) M.Rudolph pass short right intended for N.Vannett INTERCEPTED by T.Nowaske [L.Onwuzurike] at TEN 31. T.Nowaske to TEN 23 for 8 yards [[J.Whyle).

Interception
[[12:51) D.Brunskill reported in as eligible. M.Rudolph pass short left intended for C.Okonkwo INTERCEPTED by K.Joseph at TEN 45. K.Joseph to TEN 12 for 33 yards [[D.Radunz).

Fumble
[[7:43) C.Ridley right end to TEN 26 for 3 yards [[A.Robertson). FUMBLES [[A.Robertson), RECOVERED by DET-C.Davis at TEN 26.

Keep them hyped up Campbell ALL IN LIONS.

[Downriviera]

I’m watching Monday Night Football and got to thinking about the decades of watching other teams play besides Lions games and thinking we didn’t belong in the same league as them. Now I watch other games and think the Lions could kill these guys. Different times for sure.

[ABetterDetroit]

To call this next one on Sunday a Big Game is an understatement. Lions need to keep division opponents in the rearview mirror.

[softailrider]

To call this next one on Sunday a Big Game is an understatement. Lions need to keep division opponents in the rearview mirror.

Vikings and Packers still have to play each other twice. I think the Lions are in the catbird seat. Hope they stay healthy.

[Henry Whalley]

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