Game 17: Lions at Packers - 1/8/22 - 7:20 - NBC

Post #1 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 12:00 am

As improbable as it seemed 5 weeks ago here we are, win and in.

Lions may be eliminated by Seattle winning but they'd still play hard to finish with a winning record and to knock us out.

Run the ball.
Run the ball.
Run the ball.

slappyg · Post #2 » by **slappyg** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 3:26 am

Packers will win as Rodgers has a great game, possibly his best of the season. He plays better when he has a girlfriend. 8-)

https://www.tmz.com/2023/01/06/aaron-rodgers-dating-bucks-owner-daughter-mallory-edens/

Post #3 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 4:36 am

If I lived a bit closer and/or didn't need to be at work the next day I think I'd be at the game. Some good seats at great prices are available.

MVP2110 · Post #4 » by **MVP2110** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 2:14 pm

Heading to the game tonight, feels like a playoff game! Let's go!

Mags FTW · Post #5 » by **Mags FTW** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 2:15 pm

Lions have won 7 of their last 9, with 1 of the losses being to Buffalo. I sense an air of confidence similar to the 07/08 NFC Title Game vs. the Giants. Not good.

WRau1 · Post #6 » by **WRau1** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 2:26 pm

Mags FTW wrote:Lions have won 7 of their last 9, with 1 of the losses being to Buffalo. I sense an air of confidence similar to the 07/08 NFC Title Game vs. the Giants. Not good.

And their other loss was 2 weeks ago, by 14, to the Panthers.

Post #7 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 5:25 pm

Over confidence is always a concern. I would hope that a team that was 4-8 wouldn’t have that problem but it’s certainly possible.

Profound23 · Post #8 » by **Profound23** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 6:51 pm

I'll be there. Can't believe the prices of these tickets. Almost bought them a few weeks ago but it didn't matter, they're practically the same price.

Profound23 · Post #9 » by **Profound23** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 6:58 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:Over confidence is always a concern. I would hope that a team that was 4-8 wouldn’t have that problem but it’s certainly possible.

If we lose I don't see how it's due to overconfidence.

-This team crushed us the last time we played.
-We have sucked in the cold for a while, although mostly in the playoffs
-We have just as many, if not more flaws than Detroit

A number of other reasons. I don't see us being overconfident tonight...if we lose it's because the Lions wanted it more.

Post #10 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 7:10 pm

Profound23 wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:Over confidence is always a concern. I would hope that a team that was 4-8 wouldn’t have that problem but it’s certainly possible.

-This team crushed us the last time we played.

??? We lost 15-9 on the road, throwing 2 red zone picks. We out gained them 389-254.

Profound23 · Post #11 » by **Profound23** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 7:25 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:
Profound23 wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:Over confidence is always a concern. I would hope that a team that was 4-8 wouldn’t have that problem but it’s certainly possible.

-This team crushed us the last time we played.

??? We lost 15-9 on the road, throwing 2 red zone picks. We out gained them 389-254.

Sorry...exaggeration but still beat us.

Iheartfootball · Post #12 » by **Iheartfootball** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 7:46 pm

I haven’t been this excited for a packer game since last week so I’m prepared to have my heart ripped out.

Go Pack Go!

Dennis Reynolds · Post #13 » by **Dennis Reynolds** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 9:27 pm

Thought i'd be a lot more hyped for the earlier games with playoff implications but other than Steelers missing the playoffs and 49ers potentially losing I couldn't care less. Can't wait for our game to start, the fans and the players better bring it the same way they did against the Vikings! :rock:

sdn40 · Post #14 » by **sdn40** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 9:59 pm

Have to be better than putrid in the red zone. Hope Goff's tiny girl hands gift us turnovers with temps in the mid 20's

thomchatt3rton · Post #15 » by **thomchatt3rton** » Sun Jan 8, 2023 11:41 pm

I wonder if DET might actually be more dangerous if they have nothing to play for. They can play loose and reckless.

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Post #16 » by **MickeyDavis** » Mon Jan 9, 2023 12:02 am

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sdn40 · Post #17 » by **sdn40** » Mon Jan 9, 2023 12:06 am

thomchatt3rton wrote:I wonder if DET might actually be more dangerous if they have nothing to play for. They can play loose and reckless.

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I've seen it said more than once and I'm not buying it. Last game of the year for a dome team with temps in the 20's. Human nature is human nature. The key is not to let them hang around via poor play.

sdn40 · Post #18 » by **sdn40** » Mon Jan 9, 2023 12:16 am

WTF. Dumb. Hate when coaches settle for the 45+ yard field goal when you can easily effort another 10 yards.

Post #19 » by **ReasonablySober** » Mon Jan 9, 2023 12:23 am

Win and they're at SF.

thomchatt3rton · Post #20 » by **thomchatt3rton** » Mon Jan 9, 2023 12:28 am

sdn40 wrote:
thomchatt3rton wrote:I wonder if DET might actually be more dangerous if they have nothing to play for. They can play loose and reckless.

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I've seen it said more than once and I'm not buying it. Last game of the year for a dome team with temps in the 20's. Human nature is human nature. The key is not to let them hang around via poor play.

I’m just thinking out loud. Obviously I have no way of knowing how a SEA win (or loss) will affect the Lions’ play.

But they do give me that vibe. They’re a young team. They like to be aggressive and physical. They play well that way. If there’s nothing to play for, they are free to do that. But if there is, I can see them being tight, or choking.

Let’s hope it comes down to how we play, not how they play.

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