Week Three: Detroit Lions (1-1) @ Baltimore Ravens (1-1)

[Mr.TaterSalad]

All the communication issues and worries people had about the interior of the offensive line after week one, seem to have been corrected. I feel reassured. 

[NYLion]

I don't care what the final score said, the Lions dominated those suckers. THAT was a statement win to all the skeptics who said that the Lions Superbowl window closed. I'd love for them to get another crack at the Packers right now.

[RedRamage]

1 hour ago, TP_Fan said:

Campbell is being curb stomped by harbaugh.  Simple as that. Pathetic. 

Stupid coaches... 

[Sports_Freak]

7 sacks. Incredible.

[Shinzaki]

Awesome to see Jackson so..frustrated 

[Sports_Freak]

Just now, RedRamage said:

Stupid coaches... 

The game sure is more peaceful with him blocked. Just sayin'....

[StrangeBird]

What a great win. Did not expect this one. Defense was really impressive in the 2nd half, except for that last drive by the Ravens.

Goff, Monty, the OL, and St. Brown all great on offense. LaPorta had some key 3rd down catches early on too.

Edited Tuesday at 03:26 AM by StrangeBird

[Motown Bombers]

 

[Sports_Freak]

1 minute ago, Shinzaki said:

Awesome to see Jackson so..frustrated 

The Lions run offense was really impressive. Aikman was right, Morton stuck with it and it paid off.

[Shinzaki]

That Championship window is OPEN

[sagnam]

32 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

That was an obvious face mask. No problem with that call.

It's not that the Lions didn't commit the penalty, it's the selective enforcement of offensive penalties based on the QB and not the actual degree that the penalty affected the play. 

[RedRamage]

6 minutes ago, Sports_Freak said:

The Lions run offense was really impressive. Aikman was right, Morton stuck with it and it paid off.

Yeah, the way the game started on the ground was not encouraging, but they certainly produced by the end of it!

[MichiganCardinal]

What a ****ing game. That was fun.

[Motown Bombers]

 

[Sports_Freak]

3 minutes ago, sagnam said:

It's not that the Lions didn't commit the penalty, it's the selective enforcement of offensive penalties based on the QB and not the actual degree that the penalty affected the play. 

I don't complain about calls that are so blatant. And if you talk to a Baltimore fan, they'll say the refs missed calls on the Lions, too.

[RatkoVarda]

i also think that we won't see the Offense at its best for a few months

when the line gels, and when they can stop wasting 1-2 possessions a game with odd play calls, they are going to be even more fun

[Shinzaki]

They practically tackled Hutch and he still got the sack

[Motown Bombers]

Once upon a Monday, in the midst of a great game,
While I pondered, weak and weary, feeling football’s sting and pain,
Over many a thrilling quarter, the teams began to play,
A battle fierce between the Lions and the Ravens on display.
“‘Tis just a game,” I muttered, “no need for hopes to wane—
But it’s the Lions who shall win, the Ravens' fate is plain.”
Then, a roar like thunder booming—raucous, wild, and insane—
It was the Lions, roaring louder, sweeping through the rain!

"Tell me, why," I said, "so brash, with claws so fierce and keen,
Do you chase the Ravens down like nothing I’ve ever seen?"
Quoth the Lions, "Nevermore."

Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the gloomy third,
That the Ravens, faltering, stumbled, defeated by a word.
With the ball in hand, the Lions surged, their hearts ablaze with pride,
While the Ravens, struggling, faltered on the field they tried to hide.
On a fumble—oh, so clumsy!—came the roar from every stand—
A lion's pride, its claws intact, its victory in hand.
It was no more the Ravens’ time; their quest was all but done,
For the Lions led with power, their work far from being won.

"Tell me, O mighty Lions, tell me, why this game’s to last?"
Quoth the Lions, “We’ll roar on, victory’s in the past!”

Then a shadow crossed the field—each raven flew away,
While Lions rumbled through the night, their victory on display.
And the crowd began to chant, with chants that rang so true,
“Detroit’s finest, roaring loud, the Ravens we outgrew!”
And the Lions, with their fierce pride, continued on their way,
As the Ravens slunk away in silence, hiding from the fray.
For the Lions’ might was clear to see, and victory was sure—
And every soul would say it loud: "Detroit, we’re here for more!"
Quoth the Lions, “Nevermore.

[holygoat]

10 hours ago, Hongbit said:

I don’t have a feel on how the defense will hold up but I will be shocked if this Ravens defense comes anywhere near slowing us down.   35 points at least and that should be enough.   
 

Lions 41

Ravens 31

Nice call!

[Mr.TaterSalad]

Before this game people did not have the Lions in the conversation with Buffalo and Baltimore as the best teams in the league. Well we are now. That was a statement win that says we belong with the very best in the league. We looked like the best team in the NFL tonight for sure. 

[Motown Bombers]

 

[lordstanley]

I’m slow. What’s “FR”?

[Motown Bombers]

2 minutes ago, lordstanley said:

I’m slow. What’s “FR”?

I'll go with fumble recovery. 

[MichiganCardinal]

On 9/21/2025 at 6:49 PM, MichiganCardinal said:

24-3 after tomorrow night!!!!

😤 😤 😤 😤 😤

WHAT DID I SAY!

[holygoat]

Let's not forget Jake Bates's TD saving tackle. That had to be demoralizing for Baltimore.