Gonna be an interesting week!
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Not expecting a W this week. Lions are on fire and we are scraping by the Jags.
That's fine, get in the dance and get hot at the right time. We have yet to peak and it probably won't be this week.
@BrainDed posted:..and I’m going to save this, for when they lose. Check mate.
The Packers have the tools to beat the loins, but will they...
(a) be able to use all of them?
(b) make effective use of the ones they can?
If this game comes down to one thing, that would be pass rush (or lack thereof).
Pressure on Goff creates TO opportunities, no pressure means he'll slice and dice the defense for 30+ points.
If it were to come down to two things, it would be the above and run blocking. Being able to run would relieve a lot of pressure on the passing attack, which is likely to be compromised.
Hopefully "Brandon" has another last 2nd heroic before his time is through!
As long as their o-line stays healthy we are going to be really challenged to keep them under 30. For all of the talk about their creativity, etc., it is their o-line that makes their offense so productive.
On November 10th the Lions face the mighty Texans. Perhaps we can be the Lion's trap game.
How are we, as far as injuries go? Love looked like he was in a lot of pain. May take a week or two to get him right. I like Willis as our back up QB. He makes opposing teams have to plan for two QBs. Jacobs limped off the field this past game. Is he okay? Jaire? Evan Williams? Any others we don't know about yet? Is Marshawn Lloyd ready to come back? I saw him in the locker room, in civvies, post game.. It'd be nice to know where we stand.
@FLPACKER posted:As long as their o-line stays healthy we are going to be really challenged to keep them under 30. For all of the talk about their creativity, etc., it is their o-line that makes their offense so productive.
Lions O-Line probably best in the NFL. That's why Goff looks so good. Because honestly, the dude is an avg QB. He's not an MVP like previous MVP winners.
The Pack beat them last year on Thanksgiving when nobody thought they could....IN Detoilet
Time to do the unthinkable again.
Josh Jacobs is on pace for 1661 all-purpose yards.
— Jacob Morley (@JacobMorley) October 28, 2024
It hasn't even gotten cold yet.
Not gonna say anything till later in the week…….i gotta get over this one. Whew…..I actually thought this new defensive coordinator was the gawd we all wanted….guess not.
Jaire Alexander is getting an MRI on his knee today after he hopped off the field on the Packers final defensive play yesterday. Looked like he had trouble putting weight on his right leg via the Fox replay. pic.twitter.com/WkGvbLfWCp
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) October 28, 2024
@Goldie posted:Not gonna say anything till later in the week…….i gotta get over this one. Whew…..I actually thought this new defensive coordinator was the gawd we all wanted….guess not.
So everything is on the DC? Even though Evan Williams got hurt (hamstring) forcing Stokes into action and Bullard out of position.
Stokes sucks BTW.....he's done. That's why Hafley was decreasing his snaps over the last 2 weeks
Kalen King needs to come off the practice squad and play like the guy that looked like a first round pick at Penn State in 2022, instead of the 7th round pick he ended up being after the 2023 season.
@FLPACKER posted:As long as their o-line stays healthy we are going to be really challenged to keep them under 30. For all of the talk about their creativity, etc., it is their o-line that makes their offense so productive.
Totally agree. I think you could make an argument Detroit has the best O-Line in NFL.
I think Detroit’s defense can be had, but they’re at least solid there even without Hutchinson.
It's the NFL...any given week, any team can beat another one.
Except the Jets, who can't beat anyone any more.
If Jaire's MRI comes out bad were looking at Nixon, Valentine, Stokes and Ballentine at CB. Hope Evan Williams heals fast to help solidify the Safety group.
I know we are conditioned to expect the worst with injuries, but Jaire Alexander left the field Sunday without a noticeable limp, was cheesing for fans doing the sword dance. Seemed in high spirits.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) October 28, 2024
Packers social media posted video of it.
If JA's MRI is bad, the Packers might be in the trade market for a CB.
@Boris posted:It's hard to win in the NFL
Meh, it happens just about 50% of the time.
@Boris posted:So everything is on the DC? Even though Evan Williams got hurt (hamstring) forcing Stokes into action and Bullard out of position.
Stokes sucks BTW.....he's done. That's why Hafley was decreasing his snaps over the last 2 weeks
It sure does look like Stokes is done. I would like to see Vallentine take a big leap. I miss Rasul.
@PackLandVA posted:Meh, it happens just about 50% of the time.
How many of those victories are easy?
@BrainDed posted:..and I’m going to save this, for when they lose. Check mate.
And I'm going to save this for the inevitable tie.
My how the turn tables...
@Boris posted:So everything is on the DC? Even though Evan Williams got hurt (hamstring) forcing Stokes into action and Bullard out of position.
Stokes sucks BTW.....he's done. That's why Hafley was decreasing his snaps over the last 2 weeks
Well they better hurry up and trade him for Miles Garrett before he has no trade value at all. 
@michiganjoe posted:Jaire Alexander is getting an MRI on his knee today after he hopped off the field on the Packers final defensive play yesterday. Looked like he had trouble putting weight on his right leg via the Fox replay. pic.twitter.com/WkGvbLfWCp
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) October 28, 2024
Oh man I hope JA can go in this game. Its going to be rough containing the Lions even if he can play.
Report says Love avoided a significant groin injury, based on his MRI:
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/...d-major-groin-injury
"Love went for an MRI on Monday and NFL Media reports that it shows he avoided a serious injury. He’ll get treatment this week and the belief is that he will have a chance to play in Week Nine against the Lions."
More good news..
Huge news for Williams! https://t.co/kaelNB6rpE
— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) October 28, 2024
@TomPelissero
An MRI confirmed optimism about Jordan Love’s status: He’ll be day to day and has a shot to play Sunday.
Getting Williams back would be huge. Really missed him Sunday.
Update on Jaire Alexander: Per source, tests on his knee did not any show significant concerns. Nothing has been decided about his availability for Sunday but they will monitor his soreness throughout the week.
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) October 28, 2024
More good news on the injury front.
They busted their ass to get to 6-2 with lots of adversity.
If you want to win the division you have to beat your division foes in your own stadium. It is that simple.
@Boris posted:They busted their ass to get to 6-2 with lots of adversity.
If you want to win the division you have to beat your division foes in your own stadium. It is that simple.
I don’t expect any of the injured players to play Sunday ( Jaire and Jordan) looking at the long term bs the short term.