MichiganCardinal Posted January 14 Author Posted January 14 Seeing Minnesota's performance last night tells me that the nine-point performance against the Lions was likely more an indictment on Darnold than a sign that the Lions defense has markedly improved from its performance against the Bills and 49ers. Daniels is likely going to have his, but the Lions offense will have theirs. If the Lions offense doesn't fall flat on its face, Washington's only real path to victory is going to be to just outpace the Lions, similar to what the Bills did. Which isn't an easy task when you still have Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph manning the deep ball, and when even the second string run defense is top five in the league. Quote
KnoxP Posted January 14 Posted January 14 48 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said: Seeing Minnesota's performance last night tells me that the nine-point performance against the Lions was likely more an indictment on Darnold than a sign that the Lions defense has markedly improved from its performance against the Bills and 49ers. Daniels is likely going to have his, but the Lions offense will have theirs. If the Lions offense doesn't fall flat on its face, Washington's only real path to victory is going to be to just outpace the Lions, similar to what the Bills did. Which isn't an easy task when you still have Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph manning the deep ball, and when even the second string run defense is top five in the league. We have been so successful when we can get a lead and the run D can forces teams to become one dimensional and lean hard on the pass game. Quote
Jason_R Posted January 14 Posted January 14 If AG had Detroit ready for JJ, Addison, and Naylor, he will have them ready for McLaurin (who is really good), Zacchaeus, and Brown. Quote
Hongbit Posted January 14 Posted January 14 10 minutes ago, Jason_R said: If AG had Detroit ready for JJ, Addison, and Naylor, he will have them ready for McLaurin (who is really good), Zacchaeus, and Brown. I like McLaurin. I don’t think he’s at elite level after seeing him get absolutely locked down by AJ Terrell of the Falcons. He’s like a DJ Moore or DK Metcalf. Quote
Sports_Freak Posted January 14 Posted January 14 The Lions should be able to run the ball and control the clock. Washington isn't very good against the run. Quote
CMRivdogs Posted January 14 Posted January 14 3 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said: The Lions should be able to run the ball and control the clock. Washington isn't very good against the run. Especially with Montgomery back, even on a part time basis 1 Quote
Sports_Freak Posted January 14 Posted January 14 On 1/13/2025 at 9:15 AM, oblong said: is there a more annoying local media personality than Ryan Ermani? He's on Fox 2 and does a podcast or something and man... is his football knowledge so generic and shallow. I'm a total bandwagoner and I feel like I know more than he does. Says the most basic things as if he unearthed something meaningful. Just now on the news he says "Let me explain the divisional round for you. (dramatic pause). If the Lions win on Saturday, then win again the next week at home.. (dramatic pause)... the Lions are going to the Super Bowl" He does this kind of thing constantly. Somebody has to explain the basics to all the Lion newbie fans. My barber (a woman if that matters) said she loves the Lions. When I said I hope they beat Washington, she asked me who they would play if they lose...lol Quote
Sports_Freak Posted January 14 Posted January 14 1 minute ago, CMRivdogs said: Especially with Montgomery back, even on a part time basis I see Montgomery being used on 3rd and short (or 4th and short) and goal line plays. Pound the ball for a 1st down or TD. Quote
Sports_Freak Posted January 14 Posted January 14 On 1/13/2025 at 8:36 AM, Motown Bombers said: 41-10 Lions. Daniels will score a TD on the first possession, but he celebrates by running head first into the wall knocking him out for the game. The old Gus Frerotte special. 🤣🤣 Quote
Tigeraholic1 Posted January 14 Posted January 14 29 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said: Somebody has to explain the basics to all the Lion newbie fans. My barber (a woman if that matters) said she loves the Lions. When I said I hope they beat Washington, she asked me who they would play if they lose...lol Tell her Cancun Quote
oblong Posted January 14 Posted January 14 My barber is a female and has season tickets. Her son is in sports so she had to sell theirs but she's not that upset. Paid for quite a bit of her invoice for next season. 1 Quote
Motown Bombers Posted January 14 Posted January 14 (edited) Montgomery and Arnold a full practice but Zeitler no practice. Edited January 14 by Motown Bombers Quote
Nate7474 Posted January 14 Posted January 14 1 hour ago, Sports_Freak said: I see Montgomery being used on 3rd and short (or 4th and short) and goal line plays. Pound the ball for a 1st down or TD. This and honestly for some pass blocking. Limit the blows that Gibbs has to take and he excels at picking up blitzes. they can tell Me all they want that Montgomery is good to go but there is no way that knee is 100% and would not be shocked at all if after the season he has a small procedure to clean it up. Quote
KnoxP Posted January 14 Posted January 14 1 hour ago, oblong said: My barber is a female and has season tickets. Her son is in sports so she had to sell theirs but she's not that upset. Paid for quite a bit of her invoice for next season. Enjoy! Quote
Sports_Freak Posted January 14 Posted January 14 40 minutes ago, Nate7474 said: This and honestly for some pass blocking. Limit the blows that Gibbs has to take and he excels at picking up blitzes. they can tell Me all they want that Montgomery is good to go but there is no way that knee is 100% and would not be shocked at all if after the season he has a small procedure to clean it up. I just hope he doesn't hurt it further. From what I've heard, the 1st two doctors he saw told him he needed surgery but a third doctor said he could rehab it instead. So....if you don't like a 2nd opinion, get a 3rd...lol Quote
MichiganCardinal Posted January 14 Author Posted January 14 17 minutes ago, Motor City Sonics said: I've got Washington 38, Detroit 17 Quote
gehringer_2 Posted January 15 Posted January 15 2 hours ago, Motown Bombers said: No question they are a better team with Montgomery, Anzalone and Arnold so all good. But I'd still swap them for Hutch or McNeill if I could! Quote
Motor City Sonics Posted January 15 Posted January 15 1 hour ago, gehringer_2 said: No question they are a better team with Montgomery, Anzalone and Arnold so all good. But I'd still swap them for Hutch or McNeill if I could! Well you can't, so you have to live with it. Live with your pain. Learn to love your pain. Your pain is your only friend. Your pain will never leave you. BWAAA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA I can't not predict the Lions to win because I am a lifer and I know what happens when I expect things. So, prove me wrong, Dan and Jared and Ben and Z and Knuckles and Sonic and Jaymo and Upside Down Guy. Just me and my pain. Together. Ready for the gut punch. 1 Quote
gehringer_2 Posted January 15 Posted January 15 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Motor City Sonics said: Well you can't, so you have to live with it. Live with your pain. Learn to love your pain. Your pain is your only friend. Your pain will never leave you. BWAAA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA I can't not predict the Lions to win because I am a lifer and I know what happens when I expect things. So, prove me wrong, Dan and Jared and Ben and Z and Knuckles and Sonic and Jaymo and Upside Down Guy. Just me and my pain. Together. Ready for the gut punch. 😱😱😱 I've lived through every year of WCF's reign, which long ago forced me into a very Zen state about the Lions (about all sports teams really). Expectations have been extinguished so thoroughly I never visualize the future, only accept the "What Is". On the plus side, that means this is all gravy. Seriously though, at this point you aren't playing any bad teams. You have to enjoy it for as long as the ride lasts. Edited January 15 by gehringer_2 1 Quote
lordstanley Posted January 15 Posted January 15 (edited) Funny, in a few short years Holmes and Campbell have totally wiped thoughts of Same Old Lions out of my mind. It’s almost like a different franchise. Even after losing the 24-7 halftime lead to SF, I felt that was a huge missed opportunity but never felt the loss was because the Lions were cursed or destined never to win or it’s the latest in the long line of crazy losses. It just seemed like the moment getting a bit too big for the Lions and losing to a slightly more talented team on the road. Similarly, if the Lions lose to Washington it will feel like a stand-alone fluke and horrible loss, nothing to do with history. If they lose in the NFC Championship game, it will be frustrating but not SOL. I don’t expect them to lose even while knowing they very well might. In contrast, I don’t think Red Sox or Cubs fans really put thoughts of a final crazy twist out of their mind until the final out. Edited January 15 by lordstanley Quote
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