Game Thread: 2023 Lions regular season game thread

[Rob]

I dont like that we used him so much. No reason to have him out there up 3 scores in the 4th. 30+ touches a game is too much. Lets save some for the playoffs. Same with Goff. Teddy B is a vet who can handle that easily.

I completely agree on the RB. I wish we had a hammer as a third RB (instead of a lousy FB or Craig Reynolds). Get that Blount style guy that makes the exhausted opposing defense hate life.

 

[Moab]

Congrats on the win on Thursday night...the Lions flat out worked the Packers in the trenches and that pretty much ends any discussion about how the game went...good luck until we meet again

 

[Old Lion]

Congrats on the win on Thursday night...the Lions flat out worked the Packers in the trenches and that pretty much ends any discussion about how the game went...good luck until we meet again

At least not too many guys missed the game.

 

[Old Lion]

Jameson Willams suspension is over early. He is back Monday

I wonder if he learned how to catch a football in the last 4 weeks. Still we need a real deep threat. Should open things up more.

 

[VulturesRule]

I wonder if he learned how to catch a football in the last 4 weeks. Still we need a real deep threat. Should open things up more.

Think his agent is trying to get him gigs working as a spokesperson for the Greektown casinos? “When I’m not on the field, and away from NFL related facilities….”

A guy’s got to keep the cash flow going. Injury and suspensions aren’t good for the financial accounts.

 

[Mebert]

I think we all underrated Josh Reynolds. It was looked at as Amon-ra and the rest, but he has been clutch so far.

 

[broncosmitty]

I think we all underrated Josh Reynolds. It was looked at as Amon-ra and the rest, but he has been clutch so far.

Had two very nice grabs on Thursday.

But he’s still the same guy that dropped one in his chest Week 1 and had no targets Week 3.

 

[Mebert]

Had two very nice grabs on Thursday.

But he’s still the same guy that dropped one in his chest Week 1 and had no targets Week 3.

Yeah, not a star, but a 3rd piece that teams need to worry about.

 

[Old Lion]

Yeah, not a star, but a 3rd piece that teams need to worry about.

Nice to have him but he is not going to scare anyone or force a team to change its defense.

 

[Old Lion]

Sundays game moved to 4:25 on Fox.

 

[broncosmitty]

Sundays game moved to 4:25 on Fox.

That’s the Tampa game on the 15th.

This week is still at 1, home against Carolina.

 

[Old Lion]

That’s the Tampa game on the 15th.

This week is still at 1, home against Carolina.

Correct! My bad. Forgot we play CAR first.

Hopefully the Lions dont forget they actually have to play against them. This could be one of those trap games.

 

[Mebert]

Correct! My bad. Forgot we play CAR first.

Hopefully the Lions dont forget they actually have to play against them. This could be one of those trap games.

I hope they remember last year.

 

[VulturesRule]

Hopefully the Lions dont forget they actually have to play against them. This could be one of those trap games.

As long as Dan Campbell can keep the team focused on one game at a time, they should avoid the traps. I’m hoping the Defense manhandles the O-line without having to blitz. They have the pieces to keep up pressure without having to give up coverage.

We’ll see if Chark is able to share tells that the “poor man’s Matt Ryan” has. Thanks for the bulletin board material, Mr. Fitzpatrick - it should be the gift that keeps on giving week after week. Goff is making that Stafford trade pay unexpected dividends.

 

[Mebert]

This is some constructive criticism from Ekeler for Gibbs. He makes some solid points.

 

[Rob]

Ekeler is what Gibbs should aspire to be.

 

[Mebert]

Branch is out. Gibbs and St. Brown are doubtful.

 

[broncosmitty]

JaMo and Reynolds questionable.

 

[Mebert]

The list of Lions out has me more concerned about this game than before. Looks like Joseph is going to be back, so safety will be OK. No Branch means the slot is going to be Will Harris. I expect Theilen to have his best game of the year now.

Without Gibbs and half of our receivers expect another massive workload for Montegomery, I hope he holds up.

Oline is the healthiest it has been this year, so offense should still be solid at least.

 

[VulturesRule]

Time for the running game to carry the day for the Lions. Expecting the Defense to be stout, forcing three and outs, putting the Offense in a position to eat clock and yards.