Week Sixteen: Detroit Lions (10-4) @ Minnesota Vikings (7-7)

[Motown Bombers]

Made a quick trip to Meijer and they already have the NFC North Champion shirts out. There were about three left when I walked in and none left when I walked out. 

[MichiganCardinal]

19 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said:

Made a quick trip to Meijer and they already have the NFC North Champion shirts out. There were about three left when I walked in and none left when I walked out. 

Just in time for Christmas!!

[Shinzaki]

SOL lose this game and miss the playdowns

[MichiganCardinal]

If the Cowboys lose today and the Lions win next week, the Lions could be no worse than the two-seed going into week 18. Depending on the 49ers they may even be locked into the two-seed going into week 18.

[lordstanley]

11 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

If the Cowboys lose today and the Lions win next week, the Lions could be no worse than the two-seed going into week 18. Depending on the 49ers they may even be locked into the two-seed going into week 18.

Dak took a sack at 1st and goal from the 1/2 yard line, pushed the Cowboys back to the 7. But got the TD on a great 3rd down catch so now up by 1 with 3 1/2 minutes to go.

For the Lions to clinch the 2 seed going into Week 18, Philly also would have to lose a game along the way. 

Edited December 25, 2023 by lordstanley

[MichiganCardinal]

2 minutes ago, lordstanley said:

Dak took a sack at 1st and goal from the 1/2 yard line, pushed the Cowboys back to the 7. But got the TD on a great 3rd down catch so now up by 1 with 3 1/2 minutes to go.

For the Lions to clinch the 2 seed going into Week 18, Philly also would have to lose a game along the way. 

I didn’t think the (multiple!) DPI calls on 4th and Goal were legit. Dak’s throw was awful and to no one, why bail him out?

Dolphins are driving now.

[lordstanley]

10 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

I didn’t think the (multiple!) DPI calls on 4th and Goal were legit. Dak’s throw was awful and to no one, why bail him out?

Dolphins are driving now.

Dolphins win on last second FG! 

[MichiganCardinal]

Just now, lordstanley said:

Dolphins win on last second FG! 

Win next week and we could be looking at MULTIPLE home playoff games.

But I’ll take a home playoff win first 😅

[MichiganCardinal]

This is Kerby. It’s funny because we won.

[Motown Bombers]

Looks like if the Eagles win, they would hold the tiebreaker on strength of victory. They are tied in conference record and common games. We want to root for a Broncos win tonight. 

[holygoat]

 

[Motor City Sonics]

1 hour ago, MichiganCardinal said:

Just in time for Christmas!!

because the NFL is scripted.   It's all fake. 

[Sports_Freak]

[MichiganCardinal]

With 18 receptions over the next two weeks, ASB would set the franchise record for receptions in a season (with an extra game to get it).

[Motown Bombers]

Didn't Herman Moore set the NFL record for receptions at the time?

[Motown Bombers]

This team came into this season with hype and high expectations and they basically went wire to wire. There never really was a point in this season where the Lions weren't in total command of the division.

[NYLion]

48 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said:

Looks like if the Eagles win, they would hold the tiebreaker on strength of victory. They are tied in conference record and common games. We want to root for a Broncos win tonight. 

I could be wrong but I think the Lions win the common opponent tiebreaker if both them and the Eagles win out so the Lions just need to win the last two.

[MichiganCardinal]

11 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said:

Didn't Herman Moore set the NFL record for receptions at the time?

He did. It stood until 2002 when Marvin Harrison shattered it with 143. It's been broken several times since. If ASB hit 124 it would still be good for 10th all time though, assuming neither CeeDee Lamb or Tyreek Hill surpass him too.

[Motown Bombers]

5 minutes ago, NYLion said:

I could be wrong but I think the Lions win the common opponent tiebreaker if both them and the Eagles win out so the Lions just need to win the last two.

They would win the tiebreaker if the Lions win out but as of today if the Eagles win they would hold the tiebreaker due to strength of victory. I just need a reason to watch this Broncos game. 

[Shelton]

Nice win. Go Lions. 

[MichiganCardinal]

The defense did a really good job today. For all the concerns about Glenn, they have done a superb job the last two weeks.

Now if we can just limit an opponent's first play from scrimmage to less than 30 yards, that would be great.

[RandyMarsh]

I thought the defense played pretty good, wouldn't say great but good enough. I know people will say "well they gave up 400 yards to Nick Mullens" while that is true it wasn't like guys were constantly running free, they of course had the required horrible defensive series to open the 2nd half but for the most part Mullens either had to make good throws or the receivers made spectacular plays to pick up the yards. 

Also I know people are gonna say "they barely won to a Nick Mullins led team despite forcing 4 turnovers" and factually that's true but that doesn't put the turnovers in context. Not all TOs are the same and with the exception of the game sealer the previous 3 were of the low leverage variety.

Hell the 1 Gibbs fumble probably had more of an effect on the win probability than those 3 Mullins TOs because of the context in which it came. The first INT was on 4th down where the INT actually helped the Vikings, the next two were heaves on long down and distances in series where they were very likely to punt any way so again no real harm done where as the Gibbs fumble almost assuredly took points off the board for the Lions considering how they were driving and were about to have a 1st down in Vikings territory. 

[Motown Bombers]

The Vikings only had 17 yards rushing. 

[Jason_R]

18 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

The defense did a really good job today. For all the concerns about Glenn, they have done a superb job the last two weeks.

Now if we can just limit an opponent's first play from scrimmage to less than 30 yards, that would be great.

Minnesota had only 17 rushing yards. Detroit had no answer for Justin Jefferson but they finally got home and sacked Mullens four times.

Melifonwu has picked a great time to break out, and if the Lions get back Ceedy Duce next week, then McNeil and/or Houston for the playoff, that will be a huge shot in the arm. 

[lordstanley]

42 minutes ago, Motown Bombers said:

 I just need a reason to watch this Broncos game. 

I think if the Patriots lose out there is still a chance they could steal the #1 pick from Carolina (aka the Bears').