No matter what game stats depict, Viking’s dominated and dictated the games’ ‘vibe’. Every time a penalty could enhance Viking’s success, Lions complied. Offensive Lion’s blocking consistently failed execution on setting up the run, pass protection or blitz prevention. G. Goff suffered accordingly. Viking’s defense keyed on J. Gibbs and eliminated any threat he may […]

Quick peek at game stats do not tell the real story. This was not not one of J. Goff’s better games. Not bad but ordinary. Receivers missed a few catches but not devastating to the final score. Credit due to Buc’s secondary. Lion’s offensive line held long enough and opened running lanes at opportune moments. […]

Overall game’s stats are not despicable. Noticeable differences exist in total yards and penalties. Execution differences between first and second half were drastic. Chiefs adjusted and Lions did not. P. Mahome’s mobility tilted the games tenure. Kansas City receivers held onto passes they dropped in the first half. Chief’s linebackers seemed to have free range […]

OK, we’ve had another demonstrative game with exceptional execution by unique team elements producing a win. J. Goff pass execution, defensive turnovers and unique play calling carried the day. In retrospect this game should have been a total blowout. Failure to execute the “kill shot” sealing game’s outcome, Lion’s faltered and allowed Bengals to attempt […]

Game stats deceptively do not portray game’s overall tenor. Concisely, passing, running, defense and special team’s executed when it mattered most. Final score concurred. J. Goff’s completion rate not exemplary but effective when most mattered. J. Gibbs rushing kept Brown’s defense perpetually occupied. A. Hutchinson’s relentless rush and successful QB sacks kept J. Flacco’s pass […]

Lions finally figure out how to corral a running QB. Beside containment, offensive blocking was text book illustration. Wide receivers participated in down-field blocking on run plays to extend yardage gains. Ends were sealed for sweeps by J. Gibbs. And where did the three tight end formation spring from? D. Montgomery had a ‘highlight reel’ […]

This complete team performance was impeccable in timing and bearing. Passing, running, receiving and blocking were almost textbook in execution. Opening game’s tenor signaled finality at 2nd quarter’s end. J. Goff spread 334 yds of almost precision passing everywhere except the cheer leading squad. Seemly, by agreement, J. Goff ‘telegraphed’ last TD pass to A. […]

Look at the game stats and it appears to be a close game. However, mine own eyes saw a complete debacle from start to finish. If changes in offensive line quality were totally responsible, we’re in deep ‘do-do’. But other “warts” stuck out like a new case of an STD. Goeff was to hesitant in […]

Answer: Defence. Question: Who did not ‘show-up’? Spectacle of defensive failures by both teams. When is the last time you saw a 1,000 yard offensive game? Down field completions by Commanders complements of Detroit’s pass defence would have made Stevie Wonder proud. Lion’s season long scandalous containment of a ‘running QB’ was an open, fetid […]

Lions feast on Viking’s really bad day. Hints of what was to come began with the first errant throw by S. Darnold and pass drop by usually reliable J. Jefferson. Down hill until games’ end. Timing was just a ‘little off’ on everything the Vikings tried. Credit the aggressive ‘balls out’ Lion’s defensive rush. Not […]