Yeah, that could actually make a difference. If we lose to SF, the Vikings would win the division, and the bye, with a win OR tie. After we beat SF, the Lions would win the division, and the bye, with a win or tie.
You're not saying they shouldn't protect the starters, you're just saying Dan Campbell won't rest them. I agree he won't but I would, and he doesn't play them at all in the preseason.
The NFL will have good ratings next week for Vikings at Lions. Just like they wanted. Almost as good as a playoff match up against out former QB last season.
SOL thru history; the NFL will want the Minnesota -Detroit game to be big for ratings. They'll either make sure the Vikings win or Detroit loses. The NFL is a (big) business and businesses need to make money. Screw the Lions, they don't matter
Since the Lions are going to a Super Bowl, nows our chance!
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The Lions-Vikings game has the potential to be the most meaningful game next week. Rams-Seattle may be for a playoff spot but I think only if the Rams lose this week. Hopefully, the Lions will have the division and the bye wrapped up Monday night. Go Packers!! (I need a shower)
We have some kid pitchers in MILB who can give us innings for a fraction of that cost . Fans need to remember that this is a business and businesses are in business to....make money.
Tork is one dimensional. He's only expected to hit for power. His base running and defense are below average. He had one job, knock in runs with a power bat. If he's not doing that, he's useless. You're not going to use him as a pinch runner or defensive replacement. Time to move on from him, I wish him luck.
I've also heard from Yankee fans who are glad he's gone. Fielding errors are one thing but they complain about his mental mistakes (not covering 2nd base) and his base running mistakes. Those don't show up in the box score but could be losing games on occasion.
But it doesn't really give Hinch much infield flexibility. Unless he moves Keith over to 1st or 3rd base? It really wasn't a position of need. I guess a bit surprising, more like he was available and more affordable than other positional free agents?
"9:03am: It’s a one-year, $15MM deal, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports. Torres is expected to be Detroit’s primary second baseman."
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/tigers-sign-gleyber-torres.html