Hope, prayers and best outcomes are expressed for J. Campbell. By it’s own nature, football is inherently dangerous. Violent interaction by physically fit men in quasi combat situations do not negate statistical probability of serious injuries.

Game stats substaniate Lion’s run game wore down Viking’s defense. Time of possesion and combination of J. Gibbs and S. Vaki were ruthless in execution. J. Goff found pass opportunities thanks to effective offensive pass protection. Offensive run blocking opened run lanes allowing J. Gibb’s speed to extend run yardage.

Single observable display, but did you notice similarity to run stye of S.Vaki to C. McCaffery?

Lion’s defence managed to contain J. Jefferson but overall still yielded 266 yds of Viking’s offence.

After years of watching Lion’s football, you know rolling the dice sometimes results in ‘skake eyes’. Reviewing overall stats difine need for ongoing fixes. Start with 3rd down conversions, spastic time of possesion, turnovers and ‘red zone’ conversions.

Did refs make a difference? Easy to think the pass receiver got pushed out of bounds preventing pass completion. J. Goff’s ‘Tom Brady’ pass rush ‘flop’ was a classic.

And lastly, all this nonsensical ‘celebration’ BS is the leagues own fault. Unfortunately, instituting an ironclad, no exceptions rule with a severe penalty or ejection may be the only way for rectification.

Overall pass defence, especially deep, appeared improved. Keep in mind Packers still ran up 324 yds of offense.

J. Goff and company again proved they can score points and acculmuate offensive yardage. However, Arizona Cardinals are not NFL defensive powershouses. On the flip side, even discounting Cardinal’s late game possesions and yardage, Lion’s overall defense gave up significant yardage. Time of possesion was almost even.

Positive takeaways include minimumn ‘dumb penalties’, solid pass routes/receptions and mostly solid basic tacklng and blocking. Goff had time to work progressions and offensive line executed. Did notice that Cardinal’s pass rush seemed to lack extended elevated arm extension letting Goff avoid lofted passing except for the spectular throw to J. Williams. And J. Gibbs learned the hard way about pass blocking for Goff.

Additionaly, once Lions had control of game tempo, they did not letup until time made any Cardinal efforts errelvent.

Final score of the Panther’s game distorted actual Lion’s inept overall performance.

Debacle was ordained on opening Lion’s drive stagnatecd into a field goal. After exchange of punts, Panthers scored and never looked back.

Yes, J. Goff threw for big yardage but not when it counted. Dropped passes, short routes and discombulated pass execution easily offset other positive aspects of the pass game.

Panther’s pass rush with elevated, extended arms appeared impacting J. Goff’s passing more than usual. Coupeled with an absense of a running game, Panther’s QB B. Young morphed into an trophy passing machine.

Once Panthers went to ‘four man rush’, it was game over. And lastly, Lion’s trademark timing of stupid penalities was impecable. Additional reckoning is still to come if things remain status quo.

OK, score points but allow points. Trite to say but not a winning seasons’ strategy. Jet’s sub-standard running game was contained but to what end? Lion’s pass defense failed to contain Jet’s passing game.

Injuries impact pass coverage but without offsetting rush passing, Lions gave up more pass yardage than they acheived (321vs 269).

J. Gibbs had another supurb combo day running and receiving. Juvenile theatrics on his last TD run sullied the total effort. J. Goff again ‘spread the passing weath accross multiple available targets. Bodes well later in the season when 2nd and 3rd option receivers require defensive attention.

Season’s schedule includes significant more danger after ‘bye’ week comming soon. Defensive corrective actions, plug-ins, and /or impactive ‘hidden gemes’ need timely arrival or a ugly fall season awaits us.

Missed opening season’s game due to travel but watched entire second game againts Buffalo. Single infliction of misery suficied. First game looked familiar. Off to commanding lead and then almost allow heroic comback by New Orlen’s Saints. Stingy Lion’s defense only allowed Saints over 400 yds of offense.

Now in second game against Bills, Lions ‘spotted’ Buffalo 21 points to make things interesting. No guessing about outcomes of lthis strategy. Bills offense produced almost 450 yards against Lion’s defense.

Not hard to discern the “big” issues revealed this early in the season. No matter how may points you score, allowing oponents to score more or faillure to ‘execute the ‘coup de grace’ when you have momentuem, means you lose. Lions also continued strangle hold on penalties at most significant times.

At this juncture, it’s like looking into a mirror of seasons past

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.