Detriot Lions defense has injury problems.

[MadCardDisease]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...week-3-winnerslosers-daniel-jones-balls-again

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Detroit Lions' Week 1 defense: Starting inside linebacker Jarrad Davis suffered a high ankle sprain in Detroit's third preseason game, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. While that's better than what the team originally feared, it appears rookie second-round pick Jahlani Tavai will get the start in the opener against the Cardinals. Nearly half of Detroit's starting defense has barely suited up in August because of injuries.

 

[NittanyCard]

So you're saying there's a chance?

 

[Solar7]

We're gonna need every bit of help we can get at this point.

 

[MadCardDisease]

Well they did just win the "Most Miserable NFL Franchise" award so they have that going for them:

https://deadspin.com/i-hereby-declare-the-lions-the-most-miserable-nfl-franc-1836076259

The Patriots, by contrast, have played more playoff games (14) in just the last four seasons than the Lions have in 62 years. What the Lions have accomplished is truly unmatched across the NFL. God help all of you who are doomed to root for them.

 

[splitsecond]

If this is the case, whatever the Vegas sets the total at, take the over. It's gonna be a barn burner.

Which means it will end up 12-9 now that I have said that.

 

[Zeno]

No matter the outcome there will be overreactions.

Lose "OMG! 0-16 here we come!'
Win "We look like a playoff team!"

I can't wait

 

[Crimson Warrior]

No matter the outcome there will be overreactions.

Lose "OMG! 0-16 here we come!'
Win "We look like a playoff team!"

I can't wait

Lol.. That does seem to be the trend on the board lately Zeno. Just crazy over-reactions.

With that said, it would really be nice to start the season with a W. It would be in such contrast to last year.

 

[ARZCardinals]

Almost every 'power' ranking has the Cardinals at 30th or below

 

[splitsecond]

Lol.. That does seem to be the trend on the board lately Zeno. Just crazy over-reactions.

With that said, it would really be nice to start the season with a W. It would be in such contrast to last year.

A change from the last THREE seasons. Every single one of our first game losses for the last THREE years have been a kick in balls to say the least. All for different reasons. Losing to Jimmy G. DJ getting hurt in Detroit, and then yeah we all remember last year I think.

 

[Cheesebeef]

we couldn't ask for a better opener for a young QB. At home against the Lions should be a toss-up. That team sucks and even if we do also, it's at home and the teams are about equal talent wise.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Lol.. That does seem to be the trend on the board lately Zeno. Just crazy over-reactions.

you mean like people claiming Murray is a once in a generation talent? Agreed.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

you mean like people claiming Murray is a once in a generation talent? Agreed.

For his height, he may be...

 

[splitsecond]

we couldn't ask for a better opener for a young QB. At home against the Lions should be a W. That team sucks and even if we do also, it's at home and the teams are about equal talent wise.

Why would you put this in the universe.

 

[Ronin]

Got them right where we want them.

 

[Solar7]

we couldn't ask for a better opener for a young QB. At home against the Lions should be a W. That team sucks and even if we do also, it's at home and the teams are about equal talent wise.

The Lions made sneaky good decisions all offseason. Not to mention that Stafford will probably slice and dice our lack of bodies at CB.

I am very unsure why anyone would think this is an easy game. I'm going, but I don't think we're going to pull off the win.

 

[DVontel]

The Lions made sneaky good decisions all offseason. Not to mention that Stafford will probably slice and dice our lack of bodies at CB.

I am very unsure why anyone would think this is an easy game. I'm going, but I don't think we're going to pull off the win.

Ugh.

 

[Cheesebeef]

The Lions made sneaky good decisions all offseason. Not to mention that Stafford will probably slice and dice our lack of bodies at CB.

I am very unsure why anyone would think this is an easy game. I'm going, but I don't think we're going to pull off the win.

I don't think it's an easy game. I think considering all the teams out there, there aren't that many I'd consider even toss-ups if we opened against them. Detroit is one of the few that fits that label, IMO.

 

[Solar7]

Ugh.

Is this another "Matt Stafford sucks" thing?

 

[Solar7]

I don't think it's an easy game. I think considering all the teams out there, there aren't that many I'd consider even toss-ups if we opened against them. Detroit is one of the few that fits that label, IMO.

I gotcha. I'm just in the camp that wouldn't be surprised if Detroit is right there in the conversation for winning that division as we enter December.

And I just don't know what we are yet. There weren't a ton of highlights or lowlights in the preseason.

 

[DVontel]

Is this another "Matt Stafford sucks" thing?

He doesn’t suck, but he’s not good.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I gotcha. I'm just in the camp that wouldn't be surprised if Detroit is right there in the conversation for winning that division as we enter December.

And I just don't know what we are yet. There weren't a ton of highlights or lowlights in the preseason.

I feels ya.

 

[Solar7]

He doesn’t suck, but he’s not good.

I'm not saying he's a top ten QB, but he would be the best QB we ever had in AZ. And he's certainly good enough to pass on our depleted defense.

 

[GoldGloveschmidt]

I have both Murray and Stafford on my fantasy team. Tough decision but I gotta go with our guy due to rooting interest. This is what ruins fantasy seasons

 

[DVontel]

I'm not saying he's a top ten QB, but he would be the best QB we ever had in AZ. And he's certainly good enough to pass on our depleted defense.

He’s for damn sure not better than Kurt. Not even Carson.

I’m confused on how he wasn’t able to do that last year when it felt like every other QB did.

 

[Crimson Warrior]

Career QB rating Warner = 93.7

Career QB rating Stafford = 88.4

Stafford is a little under-rated, and he's had a couple of really nice years.

But Warner is going to the HOF.