Week Seventeen: Detroit Lions (13-2) @ San Francisco 49ers (6-9)

[Motor City Sonics]

First win in SF since 1975

 

And have the Lions ever gone undefeated on the road for a full season? 

[lordstanley]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:17 AM, chasfh said:

Also: Don’t look now, but the Lions held the 49ers to seven points for the first 29 minutes of the second half.

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True.  I’m glad the Niners scored that garbage time TD. A 12-point win would have flattered the Lions. Still tons of things to work on the next 6 days. 

[Motown Bombers]

 

[MichiganCardinal]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:18 AM, Motor City Sonics said:

And have the Lions ever gone undefeated on the road for a full season? 

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No. In fact, only nine teams have done this in NFL history. Five won the Super Bowl.

[Sports_Freak]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:17 AM, lordstanley said:

Well, a win, no injuries, hopefully a chastened Branch, and gave a Vikings a chance to be overconfident. 

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The Lions knew this game didn't matter too much so they played it close to the vest and didn't show much of their defensive plays. Look for them to kick Minnesota's butt next week!!

[lordstanley]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:17 AM, Sports_Freak said:

We was sweatin'!

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And we will be sweating next week even if the Lions get up. No lead is safe with this defense! The Lions could be 21 pts ahead of the Vikings going into the 4th quarter and I’d still be nervous. 

[RatkoVarda]

what a great season!

[Motor City Sonics]

Lions don't have a prayer against Minnesota next Sunday.  They're gonna lose by 30. 

[MichiganCardinal]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:20 AM, MichiganCardinal said:

No. In fact, only nine teams have done this in NFL history. Five won the Super Bowl.

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Correction: Ten

'72 Dolphins, won Super Bowl
'82 Redskins, won Super Bowl
'84 49ers, won Super Bowl
'89 49ers, won Super Bowl
'90 49ers, lost NFC Championship Game (at home)
'01 Rams, lost Super Bowl
'07 Patriots, lost Super Bowl
'14 Cowboys, lost Divisional Round (on the road)
'16 Patriots, won Super Bowl
'20 Chiefs, lost Super Bowl
 

[lordstanley]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:23 AM, Motor City Sonics said:

Lions don't have a prayer against Minnesota next Sunday.  They're gonna lose by 30. 

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The Lions will score 30+. They might still lose, but it won’t be as much as 60-30.

[lordstanley]

Fanduel favors the Lions by 2.5 over Minnesota, over/under of 52.5

[Sports_Freak]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:26 AM, lordstanley said:

Fanduel favors the Lions by 2.5 over Minnesota, over/under of 52.5

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52.5 points for Minnesota or both teams combined? 🤣🤣

[MichiganCardinal]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:25 AM, lordstanley said:

The Lions will score 30+. They might still lose, but it won’t be as much as 60-30.

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Jared Goff is one of the smartest QBs in the league, behind one of the best offensive lines in the league. Flores' schemes are really creative, unique, and stump a lot of NFL offensive lines and QBs. He had Love tied in knots on Sunday.

I don't think they will have the same level of success against Goff. The Lions should score plenty. But will it be enough?

[lordstanley]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:28 AM, Sports_Freak said:

52.5 points for Minnesota or both teams combined? 🤣🤣

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Combined, but maybe they mean by halftime 🙂

Edited December 31, 2024 by lordstanley

[Motor City Sonics]

Maybe being the 5 seed and playing on the road is better for this team.      

[Motown Bombers]

 

[RatkoVarda]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:29 AM, Motor City Sonics said:

Maybe being the 5 seed and playing on the road is better for this team.      

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they really need a bye week to rest

[NYLion]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:23 AM, Motor City Sonics said:

Lions don't have a prayer against Minnesota next Sunday.  They're gonna lose by 30. 

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Man, you just know the media is going to run with the Vikings are the better team narrative this week and Dan Campbell wouldn't have it any other way. 

[RandyMarsh]

Since that 5th INT against Houston Goff has thrown 22 TDs to 1 interception. 

[gehringer_2]

  On 12/31/2024 at 2:42 AM, MichiganCardinal said:

With the defense, my hope is that knowledge of the season situation (even if not consciously) is contributing to the lackluster performance tonight. If your body knows that you have a bigger game in six days, you may only be giving your 80% without even meaning to.

I also do think getting Anzalone back will make a difference, at least in the run game.

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Agree - I think Anzalone's loss has been a bigger deal than generally recognized.

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[lordstanley]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:30 AM, RatkoVarda said:

they really need a bye week to rest

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The way I look it, the Lions are three wins from making the Super Bowl. 3 home wins starting next week would be hard but doable, 3 road wins after a loss next week would be possible but very unlikely. 

[lordstanley]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:33 AM, gehringer_2 said:

I think Anzalone's loss has been a bigger deal than generally recognized.

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And he is expected back for Minnesota next week, right? At least JRM got snaps this week, hope another 6 days helps him get up to speed. 

Edited December 31, 2024 by lordstanley

[Motown Bombers]

 

[Klondike]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:21 AM, lordstanley said:

And we will be sweating next week even if the Lions get up. No lead is safe with this defense! The Lions could be 21 pts ahead of the Vikings going into the 4th quarter and I’d still be nervous. 

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Plus the Vikes D' is not your average dumpster of an NFL 40 point a week stinkiest. 

Lions will be blizted like crazy. And the Vikes have top tier coaching. Will be tuff to beat.

[Motown Bombers]

  On 12/31/2024 at 4:38 AM, Klondike said:

Plus the Vikes D' is not your average dumpster of an NFL 40 point a week stinkiest. 

Lions will be blizted like crazy. And the Vikes have top tier coaching. Will be tuff to beat.

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Goff has been the one QB who has solved Flores defense.