Game Thread: Week 4: Monday night Mayhem in the Motor City. 5:15/8:15. ABC/TSN

[Judge Fudge]

First Chance to get a little respect put on our Season.....................

 

[JMR]

The Seahawks ruled out outside linebackers Boye Mafe (knee) and Uchenna Nwosu (knee), defensive end Leonard Williams (ribs) and defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (hamstring) on their final injury report Saturday. Going to be a long night I think.

But 3-1 is not a bad start, and if even 3 of those 4 players are on the field Sunday vs NYG then resting them tonight might be the right call.

 

[flyerhawk]

Hard to imagine we can win this game with so many injuries on the DL.

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

The Seahawks ruled out outside linebackers Boye Mafe (knee) and Uchenna Nwosu (knee), defensive end Leonard Williams (ribs) and defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (hamstring) on their final injury report Saturday. Going to be a long night I think.

But 3-1 is not a bad start, and if even 3 of those 4 players are on the field Sunday vs NYG then resting them tonight might be the right call.

Man, that’s brutal, our offense is gonna need to have a good night …

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

Hard to imagine we can win this game with so many injuries on the DL.

Man, disappointing, you know Detroit is gonna try to pound the rock until we show we can slow it down.. Hoping the backups can hold there own

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

Hope Hankins and Reed can hold up just enough for their help to arrive. Ragnow being out helps us but those RBs are a load. Need big game from Hall and Jones and Coach mike will likely have to dial up some things to throw the Lions off a bit.
The best case scenario ( easier said than done) is for our offense to keep the ball, control the clock and put points on the board and make them try to beat us passing. Get the lead and keep it and take their running game somewhat out of the equation. Walker is a go so that's great news. Maybe we create some explosives with him.

 

[JMR]

Hope Hankins and Reed can hold up just enough for their help to arrive. Ragnow being out helps us but those RBs are a load. Need big game from Hall and Jones and Coach mike will likely have to dial up some things to throw the Lions off a bit.
The best case scenario ( easier said than done) is for our offense to keep the ball, control the clock and put points on the board and make them try to beat us passing. Get the lead and keep it and take their running game somewhat out of the equation. Walker is a go so that's great news. Maybe we create some explosives with him.

The offense straight up needs to play very well tonight for us to have a shot. I don't know how we can "keep the ball" but we need to score when we have it. A 3 minute possession that results in 7 is better than a 6 minute possession that doesn't.... all the way until you get to the end of the game and have a chance to run out the clock. Gotta put up 30+ I think to get the W tonight.

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

The offense straight up needs to play very well tonight for us to have a shot. I don't know how we can "keep the ball" but we need to score when we have it. A 3 minute possession that results in 7 is better than a 6 minute possession that doesn't.... all the way until you get to the end of the game and have a chance to run out the clock. Gotta put up 30+ I think to get the W tonight.

Yep, 30+ has to be the target. But not come from behind. Has to be get the early lead and stay ahead of them all game.

 

[WizardHawk]

lol even this depleted D will get to a QB that holds the ball that long.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Eh not bad. Play the field position a bit. At least we got a 1st and got DK involved. Walker could've gone huge on that run if that one Lions defender did cause him to shift a bit.

 

[Screamin12th]

Lets see if we can force a 2nd 3 and out. Would be a huge help for field position.

 

[WizardHawk]

Lets see if we can force a 2nd 3 and out. Would be a huge help for field position.

 

[Nimpata]

Great

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Yah the Lions are figuring out real quick "Just run the ball and setup playaction all night."

 

[Screamin12th]

I think Detroits Black and Blue uni should be their full time uniform. It fits the whole Motor city vibe better.

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

Yah... about to be a 95 yard TD here... bleh.

 

[WizardHawk]

fuck

 

[Screamin12th]

that was WAY WAY to easy, looked like last years defense.

 

[MrS]

Gonna be a long night

 

[Sharkonabicycle]

that was WAY WAY to easy, looked like last years defense.

Well when 5/7 of your front 7 starters are out against one of the better offenses with probably the best OL and two great RBs... what do you expect? It should be easy, lol.