Stats (Arizona Edition)

[Kreton]

Here we go.

Offense:

PPG: Lions 20.2 (24th) Cardinals 24.8 (12th)
YPG: Lions 340.1 (19th) Cardinals 330.9 (24th)
PYPG: Lions 262.3 (9th) Cardinals 247.3 (13th)
RYPG: Lions 77.8 (31st) Cardinals 83.6 (29th)
Sacks Allowed: Lions 27 (26th) Cardinals 16 (T-9th)
Hits Allowed: Lions 48 (T-20th) Cardinals 53 (24th)
Penalties: Lions 64 for 547 yards (T-17th) Cardinals 61 for 488 yards (16th)

Defense:

PPG: Lions 15.8 (1st) Cardinals 18.9 (4th)
YPG: Lions 283.4 (1st) Cardinals 352.8 (15th)
PYPG: Lions 212.1 (3rd) Cardinals 274.2 (30th)
RYPG: Lions 71.3 (2nd) Cardinals 78.6 (3rd)
Sacks: Lions 26 (8th) Cardinals 14 (T-27)
Penalties: Lions 61 for 483 yards (T-14th) Cardinals 69 for 643 yards (T24th)

+/- Lions +2 (11th) Cardinals +12 (2nd)

 

[gandydancer]

The two big differences it seems they take care of the ball and create turnovers more. Second is passing yards giving up. I will take some more sidearm throws if that's what is takes to win. Matt is having his best year of a young career. 5K passing yards doesn't make you good. It is what he is finally doing this year.

 

[gandydancer]

The lack of sacks from the Cards may help a depleted OL also.

Well I guess fourth... Same defensive penalties basically, yet more yardage by Cards. Must be a shit ton of PI calls on long plays.

 

[TwoCents22]

Here we go.

Offense:

PPG: Lions 20.2 (24th) Cardinals 24.8 (12th)
YPG: Lions 340.1 (19th) Cardinals 330.9 (24th)
PYPG: Lions 262.3 (9th) Cardinals 247.3 (13th)
RYPG: Lions 77.8 (31st) Cardinals 83.6 (29th)
Sacks Allowed: Lions 27 (26th) Cardinals 16 (T-9th)
Hits Allowed: Lions 48 (T-20th) Cardinals 53 (24th)
Penalties: Lions 64 for 547 yards (T-17th) Cardinals 61 for 488 yards (16th)

Defense:

PPG: Lions 15.8 (1st) Cardinals 18.9 (4th)
YPG: Lions 283.4 (1st) Cardinals 352.8 (15th)
PYPG: Lions 212.1 (3rd) Cardinals 274.2 (30th)
RYPG: Lions 71.3 (2nd) Cardinals 78.6 (3rd)
Sacks: Lions 26 (8th) Cardinals 14 (T-27)
Penalties: Lions 61 for 483 yards (T-14th) Cardinals 69 for 643 yards (T24th)

+/- Lions +2 (11th) Cardinals +12 (2nd)

I'm thinking against a marginal offense, with Drew Stanton plugged in at QB, we could actually see the first lions shutout in over 20 years.

 

[tpaulus_2]

I'm thinking against a marginal offense, with Drew Stanton plugged in at QB, we could actually see the first lions shutout in over 20 years.

They got a decent kicker, though, right? It's hard to shut out a team with a good kicker playing in a dome...

 

[kengel6]

They got a decent kicker, though, right? It's hard to shut out a team with a good kicker playing in a dome...

Prater will shine this week in Arizona.

 

[TwoCents22]

They got a decent kicker, though, right? It's hard to shut out a team with a good kicker playing in a dome...

They would need a big play or a bad punt from us to be that close though, and we've been awesome at limiting those 2 things this year. I know a shutout is never probable, but I think this is our best chance. Yes, even better than facing Bridgewater again. IMO of course.

 

[broncosmitty]

The Cardinals have made a habit of playing their best ball in the fourth quarter this year as well. Id like to see us come out swingin early, get a lead and hold it. Because I don't think a fourth straight fourth quarter comeback is the way to go in this one.

Anyone know where we were at last season, at this point, in penalties? No complaints on them, for the most part. Middle of the pack is fine by me, just wondering what the comparison is.

 

[Old Lion]

It looks like it will come down to mistakes. I think if we stay even in that category with them we should win. They win their games by making less mistakes then their opponents. I think this is one game our Offense just needs to be steady and not do anything crazy. Let AZ make the mistakes.

 

[TrustMeIamRight]

It's hard to shut out a team with a good kicker playing in a dome...

Arizona doesn't play in a dome, do they? I must have missed something. I thought they had an outdoor stadium?

 

[Microwahevo]

Arizona doesn't play in a dome, do they? I must have missed something. I thought they had an outdoor stadium?

 

[themuzzer]

Oh lord, here comes the sizing issue thread all redux.

 

[gandydancer]

Awesome! I knew the roof retracted. Did not know the field did.

 

[TrustMeIamRight]

no kidding. i did not know that arizona's stadium was a dome with a retractable roof. is it a newer stadium? i could have sworn i saw them play a little while back and they were playing outdoors?!?

now that i think about it -- was there a time they played in a college stadium?

 

[broncosmitty]

Arizona doesn't play in a dome, do they? I must have missed something. I thought they had an outdoor stadium?

Cards fans said on Monday that the roof would be open.

Don't know if they are correct or not.

 

[gandydancer]

Cards fans said on Monday that the roof would be open.

Don't know if they are correct or not.

I would guess with Lions usually being a bad road team one and then out doors for a second reason.

Really not mch of a concern this year IMO. They have done many uncharacteristic things season.

 

[Kreton]

no kidding. i did not know that arizona's stadium was a dome with a retractable roof. is it a newer stadium? i could have sworn i saw them play a little while back and they were playing outdoors?!?

now that i think about it -- was there a time they played in a college stadium?

Nope they've played there, retractable roof and all since 1928.

 

[gandydancer]

Nope they've played there, retractable roof and all since 1928.

Kreton is the wife on the computer again?

 

[broncosmitty]

I would guess with Lions usually being a bad road team one and then out doors for a second reason.

Really not mch of a concern this year IMO. They have done many uncharacteristic things season.

I don't know how people already knew. Seems like a "subject to weather" kinda thing. But Id guess your chances of winning against thr Lions go up if you're at home, on grass, outside.

 

[kengel6]

Arizona doesn't play in a dome, do they? I must have missed something. I thought they had an outdoor stadium?

Went to Phoenix some years ago (Lions lost) and they had a "fly over" after the Anthem. Unfortunately, they had the roof closed. Nice job Arizona.