Week Fourteen: Green Bay Packers (9-3) @ Detroit Lions (11-1)

[RatkoVarda]

interested to see if Broderick Martin can contribute anything with Reader and Levi and Pascal and Wingo out.

If we see mostly O'Connor, that's a bad sign for Martin, a top 100 pick who hasn't done anything yet.

[RandyMarsh]

Didn't we trade up for Martin as well? Regardless though he has been a disappointment for a top 100 pick and could be a rare Holmes miss. Still time though to prove otherwise.

[Motown Bombers]

Martin was always supposed to be a project pick and the injury set him back this year. 

[RatkoVarda]

yes he was a project and yes he's had some injuries, but journeyman Peko, rookie Wingo, and street FA O'Connor are all ahead of him - not good so far. 

[Motown Bombers]

He just came off of IR. Of course they would be ahead of him. 

[Hongbit]

Everyone gave up on Levi and was close to doing the same with Paschal.   We saw how both of those guys have responded this season.    Let’s give Martin some time.  

[MichiganCardinal]

A lot of signs are pointing to a Green Bay victory tonight. Which is usually when we see the team pull it together and provide a solid four-quarter effort.

I think we see a really strong offense tonight to counter the weakened defense.

Detroit 34

Green Bay 28

[lordstanley]

Detroit 42
Green Bay 29

The red zone struggles and 2nd half stops of last week will make the offense even more laser-focused than ever to finish the job m

Edited December 5, 2024 by lordstanley

[Motown Bombers]

Guess I don't see these signs pointing to a Packers victory. Most of the injured players are rotational players. Look at when the Lions played the Packers in week 9. Wingo and Paschal were out just like they are now. Their starting edge players were Muhammad and Isaiah Thomas. They've now upgrade Thomas to Smith. Reader and Levi are the only ones on the DL who played but aren't available. They have since added Smith and Martin.

The secondary is completely intact. Just exchange Rakestraw for Moseley. Keep in mind Branch missed half the game.

On linebacker, Rodriguez was out back in week 9 just like he is this week. Only key piece is Anzalone. They added Alexander. Possibly Adams gets some snaps here as well. It's thin but not terrible. 

To recap, Paschal, Wingo, Rodriguez were all out the first time around. They are only missing Anzalone and Reader from the first time they played but have since added Smith (which has been a big addition), Martin, Alexander, and Adams. 

Edited December 5, 2024 by Motown Bombers

[Sports_Freak]

The Lions don't lose very often in Prime time games. Injuries are a concern but playing at home makes a difference. On defense, blitz. And then blitz some more.... Lions 27 Packers 24

[Sports_Freak]

 

[Hongbit]

I have a feeling this game will come down to the last play.  

[Jason_R]

56 minutes ago, Hongbit said:

I have a feeling this game will come down to the last play.  

Agreed. Bates wins it with a late FG, 31-30. 

[TP_Fan]

Ren center is buzzing boys.  Everyone is ready. Definitely a W coming. 

[MichiganCardinal]

10 minutes ago, TP_Fan said:

Ren center is buzzing boys.  Everyone is ready. Definitely a W coming. 

This is the most optimistic take in TP_Fan history. We need to frame this post.

[Motown Bombers]

1 minute ago, MichiganCardinal said:

This is the most optimistic take in TP_Fan history. We need to frame this post.

He always had optimistic takes during the Patricia years. Now that they are good, it's reversed. It's all part of his schtick. 

[Tigeraholic1]

Excited for this one! Jelly of TP and Cardinal for being there!

[MichiganCardinal]

5 minutes ago, Tigeraholic1 said:

Excited for this one! Jelly of TP and Cardinal for being there!

I’ll add to the jelly.

With my season tix I get two “perks” a year. With my first I selected a VIP Draft experience, where I was in the right place at the right time to shake Roger Goodell’s hand, and have a funny exchange with him where I told him I loved him and he asked if I was the one booing him earlier.

Today is my other perk. I’m heading downtown now, have tickets to the open bar VIP tailgate in Eastern Market. Just have to stay sober enough to scream in a few hours.

[Motown Bombers]

So the Packers are 1-3 against teams with a winning record. Lions are 4-0 and three of those four wins came on the road. 

[Tigeraholic1]

17 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

I’ll add to the jelly.

With my season tix I get two “perks” a year. With my first I selected a VIP Draft experience, where I was in the right place at the right time to shake Roger Goodell’s hand, and have a funny exchange with him where I told him I loved him and he asked if I was the one booing him earlier.

Today is my other perk. I’m heading downtown now, have tickets to the open bar VIP tailgate in Eastern Market. Just have to stay sober enough to scream in a few hours.

Damn dude lol

[Motown Bombers]

Adams will likely get some snaps. 

 

[Motown Bombers]

 

[Sports_Freak]

The NextDoor app is full of scammers but I liked this one;

[Sports_Freak]

1 hour ago, TP_Fan said:

Ren center is buzzing boys.  Everyone is ready. Definitely a W coming. 

Who are you and what have you done with our TP? 😆

[Sports_Freak]

2 hours ago, Jason_R said:

Agreed. Bates wins it with a late FG, 31-30. 

58 yard FG!!