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I think 7 points is too much. I expect a close game given the forecast.

 

The Lions defensive front might be the best in football, but some of their quickness is lessened playing on grass relative to the artificial turf.

 

If we run the ball semi-effectively, it's a win, but despite Raiola's idiocy, these aren't the same old Lions anymore. They won't give the game away.

 

The biggest issue right now is that the Packers special teams may be the difference in a close game.

Matt Stafford has had some clunker games this year, and yesterday was no exception.

 

He threw 2 picks in the red zone and has gotten sacked a lot this season. Yes some is on the OL, but he's holding the ball a lot and has made some pretty bad throws. I don't see a lot changing on the road in 20 degree weather.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Originally Posted by MichiganPacker:
If we run the ball semi-effectively, it's a win, but despite Raiola's idiocy, these aren't the same old Lions anymore. They won't give the game away.

Did you see the any of the Lions game on Sunday?  Two RZ picks by Stafford.  Ross with the bonehead play on a punt return.  Stomp #2.  They are very capable of giving a game away.  Of course, they are also capable of winning but hopefully the streak continues.

Originally Posted by Boris:
That crafty MM.

I expect a beatdown of epic proportions by the Packers. This Lions team is the worst 11 win team in the history of the league.

I hope you're right Boris, but there is a lot of talent on that team. That's what happens when you draft at the top year after year. The RBs are good and Bell can get you tough yards. Calvin Johnson is now healthy again and that is the best DL in the NFL. Deandre Levy is good.

 

Stafford is the wild card, but they have to put pressure on him. And our DBs have to catch the ball when he throws it to them.

One thing about the Lions this year is their ability to come from behind in the 4th quarter. These may have come against crappy teams, or teams that have become complacent and gone into prevent defenses, but the Packers can't expect anything but a 60 minutes game from them. The Lions will have the confidence to keep fighting and not give up.

 

Or maybe they have just been super lucky this year.

Let's remember they beat us earlier and they are div foes so they know us well

 

i expect their defense to ball but I think our defense will finally be a difference maker and we win a tight one at lf

 

not an easy game and we can be rattled if we are slapped at the start but we are a relatively veteran team and know what it takes to win

Originally Posted by Hungry5:

And he'll appeal, and then play Sunday?

 

When Suh stomped on Dietrich-Smith he was suspended two games.  He appealed and the NFL held an expedited hearing before the next game and turned down the appeal.  I can't see why they wouldn't do the same this time, but it is the NFL.

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The difference in this game is going to be the Packers front 7. Matthews, Neal, Peppers, Daniels, Guion, etc. are playing with a ton of confidence right now. With a backup Center in there I could definitely see the Packers front 7 asserting itself and forcing Stafford into mistakes. 

 

The big hurdle will be a healthy Calvin Johnson exploiting the holes in our zone coverage ala Julio Jones. A savvy vet like Johnson will find those holes. The only hope is Stafford not getting enough time to get him the ball. That was the problem with Atlanta, Ryan had enough time to let Jones get in those holes. 

@TomSilverstein: According to [Lions beat writer] @davebirkett, #Lions will start third-round pick Travis Swanson at C.

Game over, they win. I mean he was drafted 2 rounds ahead of Linsley!

@TomSilverstein: Per @davebirkett, Swanson, a 4-year starter at C for Arkansas, started 3 games at RG when Larry Watford was out with a knee injury in Nov.

Last edited by ilcuqui
Originally Posted by ammo:

And so much for Caldwell having these guys under control. He's as big of douche as Schwartz. 

You mean Raiola or Caldwell? I don't get the sense Caldwell is a douche in the same vein as Schwartz. I think Raiola would probably pull this crap regardless of who the coach was, he's just a scumbag human being. At least Caldwell has kept his guys from being menaces to society, gotta give the guy credit for that much. 

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