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.

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 a heroic result. A ‘backup’ QB managed 250+ yards passing and team rushing of 85 yards. And ‘undisciplined’ penalties continue. Ref calls tend to ‘zero’ out over a season.

J. Goff had superb offensive support from S. Laporta, D. Montgomery, J. Gibbs and A. St. Brown. Defensively, Lion’s line backers executed as an fully integrated unit all earning kudos. A. Hutchinson did limit Bengal’s offensive options with ruthless pass rushs. J. Fox’s punting was excellent by pinning Bengal’s offense at field disadvantages.

Lion’s upcoming schedule demands level consistency by every team element. Yes, games have ebb and flow but sure fire execution and overall team performance will negate needless desperate opponent’s last minute heroics.

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 completion rate below 50%. K. Raymond’s special team’s contribution was the ‘dagger to the heart’ blow.

Brown’s team errors more than offset Lion’s penalty lapse in discipline. In summary, Lion’s breadth of options, offensive or defensive, more than offset any Brown’s singular defensive strength.

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’ evening. Straight up N/S running with a touch of slash and dash. J. Goff targeted sticky finger receivers from his Chinese menu of choice.

Defensively, Lions just swarmed the Ravens to throttle L. Jackson causing 7 QB sacks. A. Hutchinson seemed more frenetic as the game progressed. Rush defense somewhat muted D. Henry and saw L. Jackson scramble mostly in ‘self defense’ for yardage.

Ugly scab of penalties and deep down field pass defense still are an issue.

Future scheduled opponents are just as formidable as the Ravens, so repetition of an overall game is a key for successful season.