The Lions get back to work (hopefully not back to poor tackling and blocking) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7.

How will the Lions respond coming off of the bye week? Game predictions anyone?

Tampa Bay will show the Lions how to run the Tampa 2 defense. Expect a loss somilar to the Redskins / Eagles loss.

Jeffys coming back and I bet he wants to show Detroit something.
Lions 22
Garcias 20

Lions up 10-0.

Roy Williams had another one of his missed catches that bounce high up into the air and could have been intercepted. Luckily, this time he was able to catch it on the rebound.

KJ is back and looking explosive. What an upgrade he is over Bell. He's a great combination of speed and power.

Wow, the Lions D is really, really, REALLY bad.

They give guys 10 yard cushions at the line, then another 20 yards after the snap. Guys are WIDE open all the time.

They can't tackle to save their lives. Seriously, I can't remember the last time the first man makes the tackle.

They're undersized, overpowered and untalented.

Garcia is 18 of 19 for 200 yards in the first half (with the ball with over 3 minutes left in the 2nd Q).

Time of possession is about 20 minutes for TB and 6 for the Lions.

Calvin Johnson hasn't had many touches so far this season, but when he has - WOW.

He's the real deal. The complete package of size, speed, strength and smart.

On that last reverse for a TD, he looked like a man playing against boys. It looked so effortless. Almost like he was going half speed.

In a year or two, he'll be our #1 WR hands down. Roy will make a great #2.

A little scare at the end, but a win is a win. Thanks for two fumbles, Garcia. Lions defense is horrible.

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A little scare at the end, but a win is a win. Thanks for two fumbles, Garcia. Lions defense is horrible.

Yeah that Garcia fumble on the 1 in the 4th qtr was a game saver for the Lions as Garcia must thought he was still playing for the Lions...

Finally the running game gets it going matching the passing game with 147 yards each. Both KJ and CJ looked good today.

Tampa Bay controlled the clock, but TO's did them in and the Lions had no turnovers which paid off this time. Kind of ugly for the lions but you have to win at home

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Thanks for the reminder about my predictions this season. Team just doesn't seem that good to me so I pick against them. The had 9 minutes less time of posession and 140 less yards, yet they won. By the way, What do I call you ???

Why doesn't TJ Duckett get more touches. Was this a fluke game for him ? He looked really good there in the 4th.

Why doesn't TJ Duckett get more touches. Was this a fluke game for him ? He looked really good there in the 4th.
He has been out with a leg injury for several weeks. This was his first game back.

He has been out with a leg injury for several weeks. This was his first game back.


I know there were talks this week about Bell vs. Jones. Where does TJ fit into this equation. Is he past his prime and just getting spot duty or was he brought in to get real work done.

I know there were talks this week about Bell vs. Jones. Where does TJ fit into this equation. Is he past his prime and just getting spot duty or was he brought in to get real work done.

It looks like TJ is #2 now and the whiny Bell got dropped to #3.

Can you believe that the Lions are 4-2??? The only thing that worries me is that they were 4-2 in 2004 (I think that was the year) and then had a horrible end to the season. The thing is, they are winning the games they were narrowly losing the last few seasons. Very good signs!!

Can you believe that the Lions are 4-2??? The only thing that worries me is that they were 4-2 in 2004 (I think that was the year) and then had a horrible end to the season. The thing is, they are winning the games they were narrowly losing the last few seasons. Very good signs!!


Agree that they have been able to win games thay would have lost in prior seasons, but with the suspect secondary and the remaining schedule, I see them going maybe 8-8 and no better than 9-7. which would be a success in the Millen era!!!

Agree that they have been able to win games thay would have lost in prior seasons, but with the suspect secondary and the remaining schedule, I see them going maybe 8-8 and no better than 9-7. which would be a success in the Millen era!!!
That could create some optimism for the next year that if they draft defense they could actually fight for the playoffs. But I think it may be too early to trumpet any success, there are still 10 more games left. But I can say that so far I've been pleased.

Forgive me for my negativity here, but these wins are not very solid. This last one should have been a loss. We should have lost to the Bears. Easily should have lost to the Vikings.

And we are getting anilhilated in the losses.

I really hope I'm wrong, but I still don't see 8 wins.

Forgive me for my negativity here, but these wins are not very solid. This last one should have been a loss. We should have lost to the Bears. Easily should have lost to the Vikings.

And we are getting anilhilated in the losses.

I really hope I'm wrong, but I still don't see 8 wins.

A win is a win is a win. If you get enough of them you make the play offs. No matter who they are against and how you accomplish it.Are you saying that you would rather they had lost to those teams?

A win is a win is a win. If you get enough of them you make the play offs. No matter who they are against and how you accomplish it.Are you saying that you would rather they had lost to those teams?

No. All I am saying is that given the information I now have, I would guess that we will not win 8 games this year and consequently, won't make it into the playoffs.

We are on pace to win 10.67 games this season. Would you like to take the over?

Forgive me for my negativity here, but these wins are not very solid. This last one should have been a loss. We should have lost to the Bears. Easily should have lost to the Vikings.

And we are getting anilhilated in the losses.

I really hope I'm wrong, but I still don't see 8 wins.
I agree with you TaShawn. I don't think the Lions have to worry about planning their Super Bowl parade route any time soon. They still have a LONG way to go.

However, at least they have been finding ways to win (or ways not to lose) these games. I totally agree with you that they probably should have lost several of those games. But they didn't, which counts for something. Those are the exact types of games that this team has found ways of losing in past years. The fact that they are now winning the close/ugly games is at least a step in the right direction.

I agree with you TaShawn. I don't think the Lions have to worry about planning their Super Bowl parade route any time soon. They still have a LONG way to go.

However, at least they have been finding ways to win (or ways not to lose) these games. I totally agree with you that they probably should have lost several of those games. But they didn't, which counts for something. Those are the exact types of games that this team has found ways of losing in past years. The fact that they are now winning the close/ugly games is at least a step in the right direction.

I'm with you. There are a lot of average teams in the NFL (by definition) and if you can pull out ugly wins on the margin, then at least you have something to build on. The fans are on board, the players get some confidence, it's easier to get free agents, etc.

However, since we have only pulled out 3 wins in close games, the possibility exists that it was only luck. The losses were definitely not bad luck. We got mauled.

Here is a hypothetical for ya'll. If the Lions were playing the Rams next week and you didn't have to give any points, how much money would you be willing to put on a Lions victory?

Here is a hypothetical for ya'll. If the Lions were playing the Rams next week and you didn't have to give any points, how much money would you be willing to put on a Lions victory?
I'm far from a betting man (WAY to cheap), but even if I was, I don't think I'd EVER bet for or against the Lions.

These guys are just too unpredictable. They lose "winnable" games but then every once in a blue moon they pull off a major upset and beat a team they had no business beating (eg. Dallas last year and the B.J. (before Joey) Falcons in Hotlanta 2 years ago).

Contrary to their own belief, this team is FAR from being an "elite" team. They've managed to claw their way back to the middle of the pack from being in the bottle 3 laughing stocks for years, but they're a LONG way from being a consistent, tried and true winner.

The Lions have 10 more games, 5 at home and 5 on the road. They have not lost at home yet. Based on their luck, I see them maybe winning 2 or 3 of the 5 remaining home games and possibly one road game vs the Cardinals. I would be surprised too if they got these 3-4 victories and I'm certainly not going to bet on them either....However

The issue with the Lions the last few Millen years is that they find ways to lose by making silly mistakes, turning the ball over and failing to move the ball on the ground.

They are making fewer mistakes, but for them, no "W" is secured until the clock strikes .00,...... on the other hand the blowout losses are over by halftime. They lead the league in points off turnovers, but with the green secondary they are also among the league leaders in points allowed. We have to hope that there are no WR's available in the top then draft picks next year as Millen has to look at beefing up that secondary or offensive like.,.. also how old is Jason Hansen foot? Seems like they need to find a replacement for him one of these years........:football:

Here is a hypothetical for ya'll. If the Lions were playing the Rams next week and you didn't have to give any points, how much money would you be willing to put on a Lions victory?

Feels like investing in junk bonds. :)

The Lions points scored differential is a (minus 31) which puts them in elite company. Only if you think the elite is the bottom 10 teams. I still feel a meltdown coming.

Is the punter for the Lions the most inderrated player they have. He gets a lot of attempts per game and has a decent average but I can never remember his name.

Is the punter for the Lions the most inderrated player they have. He gets a lot of attempts per game and has a decent average but I can never remember his name.
Nick Harris. He's a very solid punter (as far as punters go :MusicBigGrin:).

I believe he led the league in punts inside the 20 2 seasons ago. He didn't have a great year last year, but has done well so far this season.

Nick Harris. He's a very solid punter (as far as punters go :MusicBigGrin:).

I believe he led the league in punts inside the 20 2 seasons ago. He didn't have a great year last year, but has done well so far this season.


He has been with them for over two years??? Delfino Delivers can't remember his name and I don't recall ever hearing his named called or even remember that name in the stats??:confused: Guess I don't pay attention when they are losing...maybe if they win a few more games I will remember him and other guys names on that team:)

He has been with them for over two years??? Delfino Delivers can't remember his name and I don't recall ever hearing his named called or even remember that name in the stats??:confused: Guess I don't pay attention when they are losing...maybe if they win a few more games I will remember him and other guys names on that team:)

Just a guy that comes in and does his job. No fanfare or heroics.

He has been with them for over two years??? Delfino Delivers can't remember his name and I don't recall ever hearing his named called or even remember that name in the stats??:confused: Guess I don't pay attention when they are losing...maybe if they win a few more games I will remember him and other guys names on that team:)
Well, I can't say I blame you. He is a punter afterall.

Detroit Lions Site: Nick Harris (http://www.detroitlions.com/bio.cfm?bio_id=194)

Well, I can't say I blame you. He is a punter afterall.

Detroit Lions Site: Nick Harris (http://www.detroitlions.com/bio.cfm?bio_id=194)


With the offense stalling so much the past couple of years on and three and outs,, he should be a household name:)

I used to be able to name all the Lion players when they were good. Since they have fallen away from being only medicore, I have lost interest. As a crappy team, it is hard to follow all of the non stars that they have. I am hopeful that they turn around this team so that I may become energized about them again.

I used to be able to name all the Lion players when they were good. Since they have fallen away from being only medicore, I have lost interest. As a crappy team, it is hard to follow all of the non stars that they have. I am hopeful that they turn around this team so that I may become energized about them again.
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MIRRORS
BREAK EASILY
WEAR THICK GLOVES
HOW much more explosive could they be?
big plays, big stops

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MIRRORS
BREAK EASILY
WEAR THICK GLOVES
HOW much more explosive could they be?
big plays, big stops


A running game would help.......Against Tampa Bay they got torched. Thay had 140 less offensive yards and had the ball 10 less minutes than Tampa. They've been opportunistic. That's about it. I'll hop on the bandwagon when they have a season with Less than double digit losses. :):):)

At least you're realistic.

At least you're realistic.


I'd rather be a dreamer. Just watch the Lions on Sunday and celebrate consistent winning. I'm sad that I'm jaded about their chances these days. Be happy that you can still see the silver lining with their current team. I wish I could.

8 and 8 and this team is on the right track. If Martz stays and the D gets better...
Forget that, THE TIME IS NOW.