JG drove the length of the field in OT for the go ahead TD. Saints responded with a TD drive of their own, but failed to convert on the 2pt play.

Is Sonny Dykes the Lions DC?

Yeah, they were up 21-0 and next thing you know game was tied 24 all and into OT...

Hope the Lions get their mojo back, which they lost when OC Johnson was promoted to lead the Chicago Bears.

The Lions became my team when the Raiders left for LV. My fandom of a team can be a curse.

Raiders' record last 25 years: 152-253

Raiders' record during the 10 years my family had season tickets (1966-1976): 116-30*

*A 2nd search says 113 wins, 32 losses.

I'm rooting for Cal and the Lions.

Too bad they were totally different games.

Just kidding.

Jared Goff was the benefit of the WORST CALL SINCE THE RAIDERS-BRADY TUCK RULE.

I can't stand it. This was a fumble !!!

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/nfl/article/saints-scoop-and-score-negated-after-controversial-forward-pass-call-bails-out-lions-183646687.html

Bizarre call. But per the letter of the rule, correct.
Even Kellen Moore admitted:

"A little bit of a challenging circumstance," Moore said, "but I understand what the rules view it as. Once the arm is moving, there's really no matter where the ball is going. There's protection (for the QB) there. Unfortunate outcome for us."

Now the roughing the passer call v Syracuse, that was horrible. As a pats fan I was ok with the tuck rule and considered it "Sugar Bear" payback.

Sorry for your loss.

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I'm rooting for Cal and the Lions.

Too bad they were totally different games.

Just kidding.

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This could be the sign of a good year for my college and NFL teams. In years past, I would have come out of this past weekend with two losses. Life is good (as long as AI permits it).

*….and my former NFL team, the Raiders, win their first home opener in 5 years. Are we living in Bizarro World?

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Derek Carr Career Earnings (11 years): $200,000,000+

Derek Carr Playoff Game Wins: 0

Post game presser after a Raiders loss:

Carr: "That loss was on me. Now a lot of people get really angry with me when I say that."

bearister, roving BI reporter: "No, Derek. Actually no one gets angry when you say that. The reason people get angry is that almost every loss IS actually on you."

Carr: "Jesus loves you anyway, bearister."

Derek Carr sample game stat line:
325 yds; 3 TD; 1 INT*
*The INT in the last 40 seconds of the game for a pick 6 securing yet another Raider loss.

May the ghosts of Ken Stabler and Stonewell Jackson haunt Derek Carr for Eternity!

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Bizarre call. But per the letter of the rule, correct.
Even Kellen Moore admitted:

"A little bit of a challenging circumstance," Moore said, "but I understand what the rules view it as. Once the arm is moving, there's really no matter where the ball is going. There's protection (for the QB) there. Unfortunate outcome for us."

Now the roughing the passer call v Syracuse, that was horrible. As a pats fan I was ok with the tuck rule and considered it "Sugar Bear" payback.

Sorry for your loss.

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Well I don't know when they changed ball moving forward to arm moving (in any direction), but that's some pretty good BS. It was a fumble all the way and I do t care what any stupid rulebook says.

I always thought Joan Baez' cover was the best.



Kris dug Joan. She sang some right fine back up for him on this one:

~ free show --
https://hardlystrictlybluegrass.com/

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I got villapianos signed photograph at Capwells in WC back when he was still playing, I was so excited as he and I shared the same first name …can't remember the other guy that was there it may have been shell? How I could forget that would be surprising/sad.

~ fun vid on the 'baddest' Raiders

https://www.nbcsports.com/watch/nfl/profootballtalk/pft-draft-who-were-the-best-raiders-of-all-time

Based on the Lions' D vs the Saints, bet your children's college fund on the Bills and give the 5.5. I, personally, can never place a wager against my Goffster.*

*Perhaps Goff can summon the 48 points he needed to win games under Sonny's D at Cal.

I have much trepidation going into this game. Seen on the way to the Syracuse game.

2 good QBs going at it. Lions are lucky to play at Buffalo early in the season.

Pitt-Cuse is also on tonight, would be a good game to assess our future opponent and see if Cuse is an ACC BDW this year or if our road win was solid.

Don't get Prime so will give Pitt - Cuse a try tonight

Pitt plays with Joe Roth throwback uniforms every home game...

Rooting for Cuse, or at least hoping they look decent, which would mean that we're a pretty decent team too.

It took Bills 6 minutes to cover the spread followed by a Lions 3 and out.
If Bills can score a TD on their 2nd offensive possession, stick a fork in this one.

Lions getting stomped, down 14-0 11 min into the game.

Was there a Lions defender within 5 yards*of the receiver?


*After review at half time, make that 10 yards.

They don't know what hitting them.

The 5.5 point spread is as close to a sure thing as I've seen in a spell after the Lions D displayed against NOLA.

The Lions miss Ben Johnson as offensive coordinator.

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The Lions miss Ben Johnson as offensive coordinator.

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They absolutely do. Ben Johnson was an amazing OC and is doing great things in Chicago.

But the Lions defense has given up 4 touchdowns on 4 drives. Ben Johnson wouldn't have helped prevent that...

The offense isn't even that bad (stats wise). Goff is 8/10 for 78 yards, a touchdown, and a 132.5 rating. They are running for 5 yards per carry. They have just been completely derailed by 2 sacks.

The Lions playing so bad Dan Campbell started cursing on LIVE TELEVISION 😂😂

“The little sh*t is killing us!” pic.twitter.com/dJdSRavCz1

— Hater Report (@HaterReport) September 18, 2026

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Goff's line:

327 yds 4 TD 0 INT

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Those are Tony Franklin Bear Raid offense numbers.

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Pitt plays with Joe Roth throwback uniforms every home game...

Rooting for Cuse, or at least hoping they look decent, which would mean that we're a pretty decent team too.

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well, at least Pitt did the Joe Roth Unis proud. We broke Angeli, Pitt finished him off. Cuse coach lost his **** on the sidlines again. Don't expect to see him around much longer at this rate. Hard to say how good/bad Pitt is but rhey aren't great.

I didn't watch the game.

Was Goff good or was he not good?

The stats say he's good. But....