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On the punt we may be splitting hairs. Expecting it vs. 'hey this may be', not being surprised can yield the same result. Was lined up perfectly just a happy accident or did GB lineup in case? I love DC and his boldness, it has served well. Teams are prepping for his boldness, they must be adjusting. On the 'sneak up', that's really my point. We are being taken seriously.

Read/heard two things recently. 1) Suggests Lions are no longer able to surprise their opponent. This is both in what they term as grit and in talent. Over the past year they've lost only 5 games. The honeymoon is over. No sneaking up on anyone anymore. 2) Campbell's bold in-game gambles are also now not a surprise. Game 1 @ KC, 4th and 4 fake punt in own end was 😲. Against GB similar situation, I was even half expecting it. Bottom line, opposition is adapting to what's now a larger data set for Campbell, Johnson and Glenn. Lastly, outside the top and bottom extremes there isn't much separation between NFL teams, "parity" is a real thing. Still have faith and that home playoff game still looks like a legit outcome. Love it! ASIDE...wonder if N.O. takes the ball first if they win the coin flip. Balt. and GB both did it and put us on our heels.

Love seeing Day all worked up

Yes. This is just a message board and by definition this is where we cite our expertise as armchair coaches, myself included. From this seat, I embrace 8-2 and currently the #2 seed. I think evidence supports that our offense is what will carry us in tight games. Is this team strong enough to make a run to a conference championship game. At this point I say yes. Room for improvement ... always. I did not expect this much at this point and we still have 7 weeks to go. Lots will happen between here and there. Still, as lordstanley said earlier, blowouts are welcome.

Yea, that’s a good summary of my opinion. And having only Hutch creating pressure a mobile QB can escape, which means open space to scramble/run and/or db’s needing to cover extended time. Fast QB gonna run and good WR gonna eventually get open. Especially with a guy like Jacob’s and even with a better corner like Sutton.

This... Also if it is 'scheming' someone explain what should be done vs what was done. Things listed above sound more like execution vs scheming, but that's just me. Open to hearing from anyone...

They held Chi to 3 after the opening drive…

It was nice to wish… 🫤

D looks like it adjusted some against those designed Fields runs after the first drive. Secondary still frustrating me some…but we up!

Underwhelming as this has been, up by 4 & getting the ball back after half! 👍🏻

OR make each sentence it's own paragraph! 😉

Listen here kid! It is an old habit that is/was hard to break. I got grief for it here at work. Go easy on the old geezers, we bring wisdom. 😀

Hey Lord, I think the comments were more like ...he started the year so strong, was everywhere making plays, and has not been the same since he was out a couple games back with that ankle injury... Definite looking for some explanation...but not a new injury...

What? I am older than most, but I can't keep up with this. Growth is good.

Unless ity4th and long a FG attempt is not happening

TD. Should not be reversed.

Refs certainly tightened up “illegal procedure” on that last Dallas possession. Compare it against the KC game. Continuing to despise Dallas keeps getting easier…

Ravens took care of Seahawks…easily. 👍🏻

Yeah, he got tripped up and his momentum carried him to JG’s lower leg. Still got to call it, same as head to head contact, no space for intention or judgement. Glad it didn’t end up w/injury.

Agree! Nothing so far for me to bitch about. I think we have a legit shot at a #1 seed. Who'd have thought?

My speculation: Remaining schedule for us and others=strong odds we get 2 maybe even 1 seed. That alone increases our chance for a good playoff run w/current team. No need to give a higher pick for what was available. Future draft intact. Enter DPJ. I understand this assumes all things keep happening as they have, which yes, is a gamble. Trading is also a gamble.

As a 50+ year fan, I’m loving 6-2. I am not about to start griping about how this game demonstrates cause for concern against “good” teams…consensus is we’re ahead of schedule…I am loving this! Way too much good happening.

Great point.

If they do something...it should be a move to create more consistent pressure/pass rush. As good as Hutch is, he still gets shutout and we don't have another body that can pickup. Having a rush on both sides of the line will help other areas of the D. Give almost ANY NFL QB time and he will complete passes.

!not creative enough!