Game stats demonstrated Lion’s inability to ‘close out’ a game without drama at games’ end. Four field goals and a single touchdown. Big edge on time of possesion, blow out on first downs and edge on total yardage.

Bear’s pass defense allowed J. Goff to focus on A. St. Brown and J. Williams for almost 2/3rds of his pass attempts. Combo of Lion’s running duo did their part. Why then all the dramatics at the end. Simple answer is Lions lack the ‘kick them while their down’ capability. How you fix this is an ongoing vexing issue. Giving second chances to opponents by any means is how you go from 15-2 to 9-8.

Two similar games that did not justify singular posts. Spector of ‘doom’ started with a ‘safety’ by Steelers in third quarter. Most daming stat was flashed on TV screen showing time of possesion in third quarter favoring Pittsburg almost 13 minuts vs Detroit with 53 seconds. Setting aside games’ ending theartics, Steelers and A. Rodgers controlled games’ tempo.

Finally was ‘classic’ questionable penaly call by game official. Who interferred with whom. Gambling on ‘salvation win’ does not favor those who have not executed for prior 59 minutes.

Christmas day game with Vikings was beyond cringe worthy. Potential ‘cake walk’ morphed into a demolation derby. Every post game pontification was justified. J. Goff looked worse than a mexican pinatia by games’ end. Viking’s ‘no passing game’ strategy exceeded expectations when executed by no-name QB. Turnover itis by Lions was elevated to an art form.

The stench from these two games will require more than Glade air freshner to justify absolution via faith in our 67th year of rebuilding.

No denying this game was entertaining,. Over 900 yards of combined offense. Once the Lions fell behind, games’ ending was evident. Ram’s running game was brutal. Lion’s, not so much.

Ram’s offensive attack was balanced with no offset by Lions. M. Stafford exploited the Lion’s pass coverage almost at will. However, J. Goff demonstrated that Ram’s defensive play was not exactly ‘top notch’. Absence of S. LaPorta as J. Goff’s ‘safety valve’ receiver was significant.

Combination of Lion’s offensive line not opening running lanes and Ram’s ‘stringing out’ Lion’s ‘sweep’ attempts throttled their running game.

If providence allows Lions into the playoffs via ‘wild card’ status, expect a short visit.

Based on game stats, excepting two parameters, Cowboys won this game. As often, the ‘devil’ is in the details. Dallas turnovers and Lion’s Red Zone effeciency resulted in the “W”.

D. Prescott was mostly contained and not given adaquate time to work progressions. Lion’s defensive ‘rush’ was almost frenetic in nature. Classic example was close to games’ end when A. Hutchinson ran down D. Prescott running to evade pressure.

Offensively, attention by Cowboys on J. Gibbs neglected to account for D. Montgomery’s N/S performance. J. Goff showed no hesitation in receiver selection. Passes were ‘crisp’ and mostly ‘arrow’ straight.

Validity of this performance will be puncuated by outcome of the next game against the LA Rams. Hostile venue and historical, proven ‘gun slinger’ QB will be test of reality.

Casual review of games’ stats might indicate a classic back and forth dual of evenly matched teams. However, Lions fell behind and never recovered. J. Goff was bewildered by Packer’s rush. Lion’s rushing game on paper was not reality. Up the middle with futility was order of the day.

Defensively, J. Love’s 4 passing TDs and Lion’s safety top in tackles paints the picture. Every Lion’s weakness, injury or otherwise, was exploited with precision. Oponnents have taken note and future exploitation is guarenteed for the rest of the schedule.

In summary, discombobulation arrived in full splendor as side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.

J. Gibbs saved the day in spite of Lion’s wofull efforts. Defense managed to surrender over 360 yards of passing offense by a ‘broken’ Giants team. Other than J. Gibb’s day romp, Lion’s offense took another day off. Minus Gibb’s contribution, offeensvely Lions managed 275 yards against a fractured Giant’s defense.

In total, a suspect performing QB and team with a 2-9 record generated over 500+ yards of offense against Lion’s defense. Remaining scheduled oponents are ‘licking their chops’ for their opportunity.

Keep J. Goff harrased in the pocket and offense grinds to a halt. Loss of S. La Porta, Goff’s ‘go to’ guy, exacerbates the problem.

Defense ‘showed up’, offense took the day off. Considering Eagle’s almost 50% time of possesion advantage, Lion’s defense held. J. Hurts was mostly contained and S. Barkley’s damage controled.

However, Lion’s offensive unit failed to deliver. J. Goff appeared intemidated, threw to many passes ‘slightly off’ and pass receiver’s routes were to short/long combined with ‘butter finger’ non catches. J. Gibbs had a decent day considering specific attention from Eagles defense.

In summary, J. Goff and Lion’s offensive coaching crew deserve full credit for this debacle.

Regretablely, on national television, J. Willams performed a juvinile deliquent’s cringe worthy dislplay of infintile schoolyard stupidity demeaning the entire Lions program. Time to puncuate an end to this BS no matter how painfull the short term impact. Player’s limited professional window, pride and sense of committment should not be squandered by any narcissist jerk.

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 have posed.

Other than the opening drive, not a lot of coherence was evident. And, beating a ‘dead horse’, these stupid penalties are season killers. Key injuries my be the final judgement that has no workaround and prove consequential in producing a mediocre seasons’ result. That 10-7 record looks more probable.

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. Game’s entire tempo was generated by J. Gibbs breakout run for ‘big’ yardage.

Lion’s ‘banged-up’ defense did not get the ‘memo’ declaring them feeble and unable to stop B. Mayfield. As the game progressed, defensive pass coverage and defensive ‘rush’ limited Mayfield’s options until his time expired resulting in some reckless decisions. Somewhere in third quarter, Tampa’s offense became more undisciplined.

Lion’s rushing and pass receiving executed at most of the ‘right’ moments. J. Goff spread his targets effectively across six receivers. Available threat of an explosive ‘rush’ kept Tampa defensively ‘honest’.

Still disappointingly absent was the early ‘dagger move’ to ice the game beyond doubt.

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 in Lion’s backfield. Lion’s pass defense left gaping holes for easy receptions. T. Swift’s boyfriend proved he still has his mojo.

Second half Lion’s execution seemed to never move from ‘second gear’ into ‘high’. In spite of pressure J. Goff remained poised in spite of Chief’s relentless rush. A. Hutchinson was mostly held in check on defense.

Now onto the UGLY. Yes the refs missed what could have been obvious penalties but speculation does not change final scores. However, letting juvenile ‘school yard’ taunts effect your personal performance is unilaterally unacceptable. B. Branch needs to wise up or seek alternate employment before he reaps unseen retribution at Lion’s expense.