December 24th, 2022 at 12:59 PM ^
The Lions are now 7-7, wow! It's supposed to be pretty cold at Back of America Stadium, like 30 degrees. This may be the coldest it's been for a football game there. The Panthers are 5-8, after starting 1-3 with Matt Rhule. They've been 4-6 since, but 3-2 the last 5 games. They aren't cellar dwellers, and as a matter of fact, they also are vying for a spot in the playoffs if they win the NFC south, which isn't a good division this year.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:05 PM ^
No, no make that 20 degrees, lol. Officially the lowest temperature the Carolina Panthers.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:06 PM ^
The Lions are playing that vaunted OSU stop-the-run defense.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:08 PM ^
But colder!
December 24th, 2022 at 1:08 PM ^
Whoa! Didn't see that happening! I think the Lions reputation has preceded them...
December 24th, 2022 at 1:08 PM ^
Panthers effortlessly ran through the Lions on that first drive.
Can this dome team win a crucial game outside in cold weather?
Answer: apparently not.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:09 PM ^
Gotta love the super cold and windy so just let them Run it at will strategy. Make them throw. Jesus.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:11 PM ^
Running is the Panthers bread and butter, if it isn't already apparent.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:12 PM ^
Time for Goff to earn his money. And his future money...
December 24th, 2022 at 1:14 PM ^
Oh hell ya! Way to go DJ!
December 24th, 2022 at 1:14 PM ^
I'm really happy with The Lions this year as they've already surpassed my prediction of 6 wins. A lot to be excited about
Regardless of that, Glenn is not the answer at DC. They can add more talent and I don't think it would matter. He consistently does shit that makes zero sense at all. I don't think he's the guy you need at DC and especially if they can't keep Johnson on board as OC.
It's The NFL so everyone can have a stinker game orjust a bad drive but he constantly does shit that makes absolutely zero sense.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:19 PM ^
Last game we lost Deshon Elliott to injury. He plays the third most snaps on defense, his loss was an impact. Not to mention Lady Luck; Zack Wilson was worse than the score indicated.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:23 PM ^
Sure but it's more than that. Consider that he didn't even stand Hutchinson up for the first 5 weeks or so. It took a team meeting and staff shakeups for them to realize that maybe they should stand the guy up.
They were historically bad and have improved to just the 2nd worst defense in the league. I don't think it's one injury but could be wrong.
December 24th, 2022 at 2:35 PM ^
I also figured a 6 win season, 8 wins tops. Holmes looks to be building in the right direction. Team seems to be playing for Campbell. I think they do right with the Rams pick near the top. Hoping they can build something close to what we had in ‘91.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:17 PM ^
No shock, their secondary gonna need work in the offseason,. but offense still firing on all cylinders
December 24th, 2022 at 1:19 PM ^
That was a damn good response...
December 24th, 2022 at 1:17 PM ^
If only the defense could play like the offense.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:20 PM ^
Up until now the Lions running defense has been really good; let's see what adjustments they make.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:21 PM ^
If the defense wasn't historically bad for the first 7 weeks they're already in the playoffs. They were the worst defense ever fielded in the stats era through 7 weeks.
That's why I'm so low on Glenn. They lack talent but it's not like they have HS players in there. Scheme alone should make you not the worst defense ever.
I don't think he's the guy and I think Ben Johnson is going to be a HC somewhere next year. So his replacement has to be excellent or you need a better DC.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:26 PM ^
I keep hearing he's going to be a future head coach real soon, maybe they're just baiting someone, lol. You definitely got a point about the first half of the season, but after they got rid of Pleasant, the defense did shore up...
December 24th, 2022 at 1:22 PM ^
Panthers already at 104 rushing yards. Yeesh.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:25 PM ^
JaMo SZN
December 24th, 2022 at 1:28 PM ^
Hopefully, they worked on that during the week; JaMo has been out running Goff's ball way too often.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:29 PM ^
Their play action game is phenomenal lately
December 24th, 2022 at 1:30 PM ^
Amon-Ra should have made the Pro Bowl, he wuz robbed!
December 24th, 2022 at 1:32 PM ^
Lions getting favorable flags...what is life
December 24th, 2022 at 1:37 PM ^
This has been happening all year. As a Lions fan, I have PTSD when it comes to flags, but now I barely flinch!
December 24th, 2022 at 1:35 PM ^
if the Loins decide to play run defense they could win this game
December 24th, 2022 at 1:37 PM ^
Should*
December 24th, 2022 at 1:39 PM ^
That’s a LOLions moment.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:39 PM ^
1st and goal fumble at the snap is the definition of SOL.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:41 PM ^
I would say no sweat, we got them backed up, but after the way the Panthers have been running the ball...
December 24th, 2022 at 1:42 PM ^
You were saying…
December 24th, 2022 at 1:41 PM ^
Disagree. They did it in the first half tied. Not in the fourth quarter to blow the game. Lots of time and their offense is clicking
December 24th, 2022 at 1:51 PM ^
Not tied anymore.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:39 PM ^
Raymond has rapidly become one of my favorite Lions
December 24th, 2022 at 1:40 PM ^
That was such a promising drive 😭
December 24th, 2022 at 1:43 PM ^
Not great today.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:44 PM ^
In a year of terrible defense, this is the worst yet. Stack the damn box.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:46 PM ^
I dont get why theyre not going all out to stop the run against freaking Sam Darnold
December 24th, 2022 at 1:46 PM ^
14-point swing. Ugh. Why did I think Lucy was going to let me kick the ball this time?
December 24th, 2022 at 1:50 PM ^
Lucy was going to kick *you in the balls* - reasonable mistake to make.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:47 PM ^
What a brutal swing of momentum there.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:49 PM ^
If the Lions don't find an answer soon, this is going to happen all game long.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:49 PM ^
12 carries for 170 yds and 2 TD’s is not ideal
December 24th, 2022 at 1:51 PM ^
Lions are back to their old selves. So much for the playoffs but a good turn around season.
December 24th, 2022 at 1:53 PM ^
That's not true, the Panthers came to play. They are playing some inspired ball
December 24th, 2022 at 1:54 PM ^
Seahawks losing, giants losing, not done yet!