sonofabear51 said:

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IMHO,. Lions heading to be the new power in then NFC North if not the NFC in a year or 2.

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They have the Rams' #1 in the next draft (zin addition to their own).. Hopefully they use it to build around Goff and not on a QB.

calumnus said:

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sonofabear51 said:

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IMHO,. Lions heading to be the new power in then NFC North if not the NFC in a year or 2.

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They have the Rams' #1 in the next draft (zin addition to their own).. Hopefully they use it to build around Goff and not on a QB.

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I think that's pretty much settled by now, Goff and the Lions have put aside their disastrous season start, going from a BDW to an up and coming NFC power with Goff at the helm.

The last game vs GB should be interesting, especially if Rodgers' broken thumb heals by then.

Updated playoffs picture:

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/12/18/23516041/updated-nfc-playoff-picture-detroit-lions-1-game-wild-card-race

The Detroit Lions took care of business on Sunday, even if it didn't come easy. With a hard-fought road win over the New York Jets, the Lions are now 7-7 and winners in six of their last seven games. They've seen their playoff odds jump from under two percent, now to over 40 percent

The Detroit Lions gained a full game on the Commanders and Seahawks this week, and are now within striking distance of surpassing both as soon as next Sunday. That's right, the Lions could be in control of their own destiny as soon as next week.

Jared Goff could have pouted after getting traded to rebuilding Detroit as the Rams won a Super Bowl without him. His attitude never changed though. It’s the Lions season that has. https://t.co/dFD0Zplw2D

— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) December 19, 2022

philbert said:

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bearister said:

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Just stating facts. No editorializing.
Carr just tossed a Pic 6.

In fairness, Carr looked pretty good on last drive. Looks like unneeded "The Play" strategy didn't work out for Pats.

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This is such a crazy ending. What were the Pats thinking?

NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT. @chanjones55 TOUCHDOWN FOR THE WIN.

📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/Rw64tmSqSK

— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 19, 2022

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lololololol "Stanford band nowhere in sight"

….and…



…McVay is running out of scapegoats and now has to play the Mark Fox "injury card."

Content like this is why I read the New York Post.

Jared Goff talks Lions playoff hopes with Jalen Rose https://t.co/uqvMmsmr3F pic.twitter.com/VB7d8wAWUG

— New York Post (@nypost) December 22, 2022

The hands strike again. Chilly weather and a fumbled snap on first and goal. Smh. Why can't it be easy? The Lions make SO many stupid mistakes. Their coach, or the players, or both, are somewhat moronic. They have heart though.

bearsandgiants said:

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The hands strike again. Chilly weather and a fumbled snap on first and goal. Smh. Why can't it be easy? The Lions make SO many stupid mistakes. Their coach, or the players, or both, are somewhat moronic. They have heart though.

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It would be a horrible way to end their playoff run against a garbage team.

KoreAmBear said:

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bearsandgiants said:

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The hands strike again. Chilly weather and a fumbled snap on first and goal. Smh. Why can't it be easy? The Lions make SO many stupid mistakes. Their coach, or the players, or both, are somewhat moronic. They have heart though.

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It would be a horrible way to end their playoff run against a garbage team.

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If they want to win the defense needs to make a stop.

4 touchdowns on drives of over 70 yards.
2 field goals.
2 pints this far.

Tons of missed tackles. Horrible penalties. And really, the momentum completely shifted when Goff muffed the snap. They immediately countered with a full drive touchdown so effectively a 14 point swing. It deflated the balloon. The defense gave up after that nonsense. This is a professional football team often playing like they're coached by Tom Holmoe. They don't have their heads in the game and it's on the bonehead coaching staff. Embarrassing.

bearsandgiants said:

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Tons of missed tackles. Horrible penalties. And really, the momentum completely shifted when Goff muffed the snap. They immediately countered with a full drive touchdown so effectively a 14 point swing. It deflated the balloon. The defense gave up after that nonsense. This is a professional football team often playing like they're coached by Tom Holmoe. They don't have their heads in the game and it's on the bonehead coaching staff. Embarrassing.

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I'm sorry are you blaming goff for the defense giving up 37 points? Because that makes no sense.

Momentum is not a thing because momentum can change with every play, it's just a question of whether or not you make a play. Every single snap is a chance to change momentum.

golden sloth said:

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bearsandgiants said:

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Tons of missed tackles. Horrible penalties. And really, the momentum completely shifted when Goff muffed the snap. They immediately countered with a full drive touchdown so effectively a 14 point swing. It deflated the balloon. The defense gave up after that nonsense. This is a professional football team often playing like they're coached by Tom Holmoe. They don't have their heads in the game and it's on the bonehead coaching staff. Embarrassing.

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I'm sorry are you blaming goff for the defense giving up 37 points? Because that makes no sense.

Momentum is not a thing because momentum can change with every play, it's just a question of whether or not you make a play. Every single snap is a chance to change momentum.

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in part, yes. they figure "what's the point of working our asses off if you're just going to fumble the ball away?" it's a childish attitude enabled by a weak coaching staff. it's not the only reason, but i would be willing to be if the lions score on that drive, they win the game, regardless of the 37 points. goff had a good game overall, and yes, the defense sucked, but so did the play calling on offense, the clock management in the second half, and the overall preparedness. this team wasn't pumped up for the game at all, and whatever spark they had was lost on that fumble. they probably all had visions of sugarplums in their heads, too, so ok to dismiss some of this. road games on the holdays are extra tough. they haven't looked great since the thanksgiving game, though, and if they don't step it up immediately, they won't be making the playoffs. another missed opportunity for a franchise whose only consistency is disappointment

bearister said:

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Today vs Bears

255 yards; 3 TD; 0 INT; 133.5 RTG

GO GOFF! GO CAL BEARS!

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He's way more comfortable at home

Kicking ass. I'd love fi fo back on the Jack asses here

Damnit. They're probably goi g to make Packers vs Lions the final game of the season,

okaydo said:

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Damnit. They're probably goi g to make Packers vs Lions the final game of the season,

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They might.

Lions will still need help in addition to needing a win over the Packers. If the Seahawks and Packers win today, and it looks like they will, then all three teams are 8-8.
Then, a Packers win next weekend puts Green Bay in the playoffs, because they would have a better conference record than the Seahawks. If Lions and Seahawks both win, Seahawks go to the playoffs because of their win over the Lions earlier this season. The Seahawks will be at home next weekend vs. the Rams, who have only one win all season away from SoFi.

BearSD said:

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okaydo said:

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Damnit. They're probably goi g to make Packers vs Lions the final game of the season,

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They might.

Lions will still need help in addition to needing a win over the Packers. If the Seahawks and Packers win today, and it looks like they will, then all three teams are 8-8.
Then, a Packers win next weekend puts Green Bay in the playoffs, because they would have a better conference record than the Seahawks. If Lions and Seahawks both win, Seahawks go to the playoffs because of their win over the Lions earlier this season. The Seahawks will be at home next weekend vs. the Rams, who have only one win all season away from SoFi.

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I was just going to post the same thing. It's one thing to beat the Packers at Lambeau now that GB and the Packers have momentum. It's another thing to expect the horrible Rams to win up in Seattle where even the best teams have trouble winning. I expect that Green Bay will be the 7th seed.

Lions blew it against the Bills at home then laying an egg at Carolina. Otherwise they have had a nice run since starting 1-6. Let's go Jared!

Goff is 3-2 vs.Rodgers, by the way.

Tad ironic that Goff will be rooting for the Rams this weekend.

Goff at Cal:

Year 1: Disaster
Year 2: Vastly improved
Year 3: Win Bowl game


Goff at Rams:

Year 1: Disaster
Year 2: Vastly improved
Year 3: Super Bowl


Goff at Lions

Year 1: Disaster
Year 2: Vastly improved
Year 3:

okaydo said:

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Goff at Cal:

Year 1: Disaster
Year 2: Vastly improved
Year 3: Win Bowl game


Goff at Rams:

Year 1: Disaster
Year 2: Vastly improved
Year 3: Super Bowl


Goff at Lions

Year 1: Disaster
Year 2: Vastly improved
Year 3:

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Wolf -> Dragon -> Bear. Power Up!

There is hope Goff won't play in Limbaugh in primetime.

Tough call for the schedule-makers re next wk's SNF game.

DET-GB is appealing, but if the Seahawks win, the Lions are out which creates a less than ideal situation. (And unfair to SEA, IMO.)

Prob BAL-CIN?

Worst case scenario there, they're still playing for seeding, right?

— Lindsay Rhodes (@lindsay_rhodes) January 2, 2023

Econ141 said:

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Goff has to be "Comeback player of the year"

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Goff's stats compared to last year are improved, but not dramatically different..

His completion percentage is lower, he went from 8 to 7 interceptions and has 10 more TD passes.

Too bad Mooch's son didn't do this next week.

Proud of my son @StephenRayMusic for singing the National Anthem before the @packers game yesterday (While wearing my old coaching jacket from 1993!!)! @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/pW7TnbtZ8R

— Steve Mariucci (@SteveMariucci) January 2, 2023

okaydo said:

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There is hope Goff won't play in Limbaugh in primetime.

Tough call for the schedule-makers re next wk's SNF game.

DET-GB is appealing, but if the Seahawks win, the Lions are out which creates a less than ideal situation. (And unfair to SEA, IMO.)

Prob BAL-CIN?

Worst case scenario there, they're still playing for seeding, right?

— Lindsay Rhodes (@lindsay_rhodes) January 2, 2023

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Seattle homers keep making this argument that it would be unfair for Rams-Seahawks to be played first, but from the Lions' point of view, the whole situation is unfair to the Lions.

Seattle is playing a Rams team that has absolutely no reason to try hard to win. You think Sean McVay is going to try hard to win, and help Jared Goff make it to the playoffs? No way. At best, there will be a bare minimum of effort to avoid accusations that the Rams didn't even try.

Seattle/LA at 1:25
Detroit/GB at 515

https://www.espn.com/nfl/schedule/_/week/18/year/2022/seasontype/2