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The defense wasn't blameless. Over 200 rushing yards given up. 2 long 45 yard rushing TDs against us. An ESPN talking head today said take away those 2 long runs and the Steelers still averaged over 5 yards per rush. (I didn't check that stat so I dont know if it's true). But even given that, 15 yards rushing is totally unacceptable. Yes, the OL need attention but we were still in a position to win the game. Campbell kicks the 1st quarter FG instead of going for 4th down on the 3 or 4 yard line and we would have been in position to kick a game winning FG at the end of the game. This was a total team failure.

Even with the offensive apparent struggles, an argument could be made that the reason we lost to the Steelers was because of our inability to stop the run. Yes, the OL struggled and needs attention this off-season but stop those 2 long runs and we win the game.

This. Exactly right, IMO. Our offense, right now, is a near the top in the league in points per game and total points. Its our defense that needs to stop the opponents from scoring at will.

The NFL wants Rodgers in the playoffs. Its almost inhumane, let the old guy retire in peace. What if he decides to play in '26? Lmao

But Ragnow may not want to return until the middle of the season so he will be available during a stretch run. We cant go into the draft without knowing. I thought our offense would be fine with John Morton taking over. I was wrong. And calling the plays is too much for Campbell. We need a competent play caller. Easier said than done. And I would say Sheppard is OK as our DC. Too many key injuries to really evaluate him. But we do need another edge rusher to be able to get some consistent pressure on quarterbacks. And when is Branch expected back? Or is his injury career threatening? We may need help at safety if Kirby's knee doesn't hold up. Brad has his work cut out for himself....

Called him by his given name? Those are fightin' words...🤣🤣🤣 DeKaylin Zecharius "DK" Metcalf

And there probably wasn't any help available at the trade deadline. It was just an unfortunate situation that really hurt our offense.

Here's the Teslaa OPI. Does it look like an illegal pick?

True but it's depth, quality depth, that needs to be looked at. If there's any money, sign a couple veterans. Injuries and inexperience killed us.

We also lost an OL to free agency. Zeitler signed with Tennessee. Our OL was a huge strength that turned into an even bigger weakness. It needs to be addressed, I would say our biggest need.

Brad needed to acquire help at the trade deadline. If there even was any available help...

Yup. Campbell going for it from the 3 yard line was kinda....stupid.

The problem with that is some guys are just looking for one last pay day and get "injured" quickly. What I'm really tired of is Brad signing or drafting injured players and sticking Campbell with them. No more of these "injuries waiting to happen" types.

Oh....I'm thinking of intentional grounding.

There's surprises every year. Good and bad. Who thought Chicago and Carolina would be in it this late? And how about the Kansas City collapse? Sometimes the teams that make the playoffs arent the best teams, they're the ones who stayed the most healthy.

It was 4th down, wasn't it? OPI is a loss of down.

So the Lions only hope for the playoffs is if Green Bay loses out and we somehow win the last 2 games.

Is there any money to sign OL free agents? And some defensive secondary help? Drafting players is a crapshoot.

He spent 2 years calling to fire Ben Johnson every game and now he says Ben is a great coach. Typical troll behavior.

It was on St Brown. He ran right into the defender and pushed him to get open.

Put the game in the referees hands and this is what happens.

Bummer...

A FG coulda won it.

Rodgers has time for a hail mary. OPI...oh no, no, no

Ha ha ha...