OK, let's talk about the Lions

[Cape Fear Cat]

Last time (2011) Stafford had 5 TD passes and they lit us up for 49 pts. I'm betting the team gets a lot of looks at that game film. 

 

I don't know how much validity that game will have, since there's a new regime coaching the Lions now. We may be able to pick up individual tendencies, but I think the overall team schemes will be different than in 2011.

[Mojo]

Stafford's one of my favorite Qbs to watch.  Looks like he might be turning the corner finally.

 

Like most of you said, gonna be all about pressure and trying to keep that O out of rhythm and/or off the field as much as possible.  I can't wait to see Cam back.  Leggo!

[cardiackat88.]

Easy to look that good on offense. The Giants offense is so horrible, the defense creates easy turnovers and puts the Lions offense into excellent scoring position.

It also kept the Lions D fresh and off the field, and the Giants D tired.

[biglebowski]

They are a terrifying offense on paper. But then I feel like the Lions are ALWAYS a terrifying offense on paper. Seem to have problems delivering against good teams, though.

 

This.

 

The Lions are making a name for themselves as the team with the most potential never realized. If this were in Detroit I would give the Lions this game by multiple scores. But, on grass...potentially in the rain? I think the game swings the other way by multiple scores.

[usmcpanthers]

I hope Cam doesn't come out rusty. If we get behind we are in trouble. If we stay ahead and control the clock we will be fine. And for God's sake don't go in soft zone prevent mode with 7 minutes left in the game! Stay aggressive the whole time!

[caatfan]

I don't know how much validity that game will have, since there's a new regime coaching the Lions now. We may be able to pick up individual tendencies, but I think the overall team schemes will be different than in 2011.

It won't be about analyzing their game plan, it'll be about making sure the D knows what their QB is capable of doing.

 

 

 

.... gonna be all about pressure and trying to keep that O out of rhythm and/or off the field as much as possible.

Get the running game going and dominate time of possession.

[panthers55]

The way to beat Stafford is collapse the pocket and double Megatron wherever he goes.  He throws it up for grabs and counts on Calvin and the tight end to make the catches.  Pick him a few times and suddenly he gets cautious and makes mistakes.  Sure they are going to get yards but we need to keep them under 20 and we should be okay.   

 

If you play zone or single cover Calvin then you are a fool or the Giants, take your pick.  But they are very beatable especially on the road.  Stafford doesn't do that well on the run or when under pressure

[Navy_football]

Now we know why Hill was brought in...

[Khaki Lackey]

Stafford has really turned elite

What? No.

Sent from the NSA's data farm

[the butch]

Ebron didn't do jack in the Giants game.  Hopefully we don't take that for granted.  He's a rookie, but can still play.  Should be a great game.  I'm already pumped!

[Porn Shop Clerk]

This.

 

The Lions are making a name for themselves as the team with the most potential never realized.

 

the 90-92 Bills have that on lock

[ludwig]

cover calvin blitz them the whole game and play 4 quarters of football and we will win . i blame nobody but rivera for blowing a lead , we should of shut them out 30 nothing but shula and rivera choked in the 4th playing it too safe .

that wasnt rivera boat in the 4th that was analytical ron 

[Poisonouswang]

The Lions may be without their RT and Nickle Corner for our game

 

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11491615/laadrian-waddle-bill-bentley-detroit-lions-lost-injury

 

CJ may have a big game.

 

Lions fan here 

 

Our back up RT Corey Hilliard is good enough to start on many teams -

The loss of Bentley at nickle corner hurt bad tho 

[CharlottePanther]

Lets keep in mind the Giants might be one of the worst teams in the league, putrid O line, new offensive coordinator. We beat them 38-0 last year and they might even be worse than last year.