Week Eighteen: Minnesota Vikings (7-9) @ Detroit Lions (11-5)

[buddha]

Just now, MichiganCardinal said:

I think it’s got to be Sunday Night or Monday Night

cowboys-packers is a marquee matchup.

chiefs versus either buffalo or miami is too.

rams-lions probably third.  but a buffalo or miami v pittsburgh matchup might be too.

[1984Echoes]

3 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

I think it’s got to be Sunday Night or Monday Night

Dude...

No one wants to steal your thunder...

So you need to get that Playoff Game Thread up pronto! As soon as we know the date/ time!!!

 

 

 

Edited January 8, 2024 by 1984Echoes

[MichiganCardinal]

2 minutes ago, 1984Echoes said:

Dude...

No one wants to steal your thunder...

So you need to get that Playoff Game Thread up pronto! As soon as we know the date/ time!!!

 

 

 

LOL. Still at the bar celebrating the Lions win but as soon as it’s announced I got you.

[Motor City Sonics]

23 minutes ago, buddha said:

either the packers or the rams was going to be tough.

If you want to win in the playoffs you have to pay very good teams.     The only two not-great teams right now are playing each other with Eagles-Buccs.  

[Motor City Sonics]

Do we have to wait for the Bills-Dolphins game to find out the NFC schedule? 

[Motown Bombers]

The Eagles were 10-1 at one point. They have completely fell apart. 

[MichiganCardinal]

Just now, Motor City Sonics said:

Do we have to wait for the Bills-Dolphins game to find out the NFC schedule? 

Probably. It’ll probably be announced at halftime if it’s a good game, or the end of the game if it’s a blow out.

[Motown Bombers]

Just now, Motor City Sonics said:

Do we have to wait for the Bills-Dolphins game to find out the NFC schedule? 

Probably. The Bills could be contenders for a prime time spot. 

[Kamakzie]

You give Patricia control of anything and it will eventually toilet bowl.

[buddha]

1 minute ago, Motown Bombers said:

The Eagles were 10-1 at one point. They have completely fell apart. 

matt.

patricia.

[NYLion]

22 minutes ago, buddha said:

lions open as a 4 point favorite.

Sure but I think most people will pick the Rams

[Motown Bombers]

Just now, buddha said:

matt.

patricia.

Their defense was struggling before Patricia was calling plays. Patricia also didn't design the offense. Hurts has also regressed to his 2021 self. 

[Motor City Sonics]

2 minutes ago, buddha said:

matt.

patricia.

but he called that super bowl play................and they did hold the giants to 3 in the second half.   what a coach !

[Mr.TaterSalad]

How much of a worry is it that Sean McVay knows all of Goff's tendencies and will bring his defense ready to play, with a blitz-heavy scheme against him? I am certainly worried about that.

[romad1]

90% of all this content is designed to get me stressed out.  Michigan playing for the NC and Lions in the playoffs.  Mein gott in himmel.

[MichiganCardinal]

It will be hard to find a Rams fan in the stadium. The place will be louder than Stafford has ever heard it. I hope it gets to him.

[MichiganCardinal]

2 minutes ago, Mr.TaterSalad said:

How much of a worry is it that Sean McVay knows all of Goff's tendencies and will bring his defense ready to play, with a blitz-heavy scheme against him? I am certainly worried about that.

Not at all. He’s a different QB than he was with McVay.

[Motown Bombers]

Just now, Mr.TaterSalad said:

How much of a worry is it that Sean McVay knows all of Goff's tendencies and will bring his defense ready to play, with a blitz-heavy scheme against him? I am certainly worried about that.

Goff literally carved up the most blitz heavy team in the league twice. He also carved up the 2nd most blitz heavy team. Goff is very good against the blitz. Flores was supposed to have had Goff's number. There's a difference between blitz and pressure. 

[lordstanley]

Even if the Lions had “rested their starters”, do we really think LaPorta wouldn’t have got some throws to him? I think it would have been about resting and protecting Goff, St. Brown, Gibbs and Hutchison, maybe Montgomery. Laporta would have been well down the list. And Raymond is exactly who would have been getting more action.  

[Motown Bombers]

 

[holygoat]

10 minutes ago, Mr.TaterSalad said:

How much of a worry is it that Sean McVay knows all of Goff's tendencies and will bring his defense ready to play, with a blitz-heavy scheme against him? I am certainly worried about that.

Does he? Goff is a better QB than he was in LA, and the Lions O-Line is better than LA's D-line. 

You could just as easily say that McVay should be worried that Goff knows his tendencies, and can adjust the defense accordingly.

[holygoat]

1 minute ago, Motown Bombers said:

 

So enough to miss a regular season game. I wouldn't be shocked if LaPorta was active for a playoff game.

[Motown Bombers]

Just now, holygoat said:

So enough to miss a regular season game. I wouldn't be shocked if LaPorta was active for a playoff game.

Kelce's injury also happened closer to game time. 

[1984Echoes]

35 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

LOL. Still at the bar celebrating the Lions win but as soon as it’s announced I got you.

😄😉

[Mr.TaterSalad]

14 minutes ago, holygoat said:

Does he? Goff is a better QB than he was in LA, and the Lions O-Line is better than LA's D-line. 

You could just as easily say that McVay should be worried that Goff knows his tendencies, and can adjust the defense accordingly.

I'd certainly say that Goff is a more confident version of himself than he was in LA playing under McVay. Which in turn has made him a better QB and decisive with the types of throws and reads he feels he is capable of making. I do still worry that McVay knows the game plan on how to beat Goff. But as MB said earlier, a blitz-heavy scheme may not be as effective as I fear and its more the pressure that counts than simply dialing it up against Goff. If we can keep the pocket clean and pressure away from him than hopefully he can look strong against the Rams D, even if he is lack a few weapons (LaPorta and Raymond) to be able to light them up.