There is definitely some type of gargantuan curse on Detroit. They are probably a realistic 10-7 team that was dealt the worst schedule in decades. Imagine had GB also stayed above .500?All true...but can we count on the Lions being the Lions & inexplicably doing Lions things to lose more games?
Past seasons, I would answer "yes". However, I think this is a better Lions team than we have seen in past seasons. They have played a very similar schedule as the Packers yet they have outscored the Packers by almost a TD/game and their offense is 4th in the NFL in total yards gained (4903). The Packers offense is 16th with 4493 yards. Packers are statistically a bit better than the Lions on defense, but that isn't saying much.All true...but can we count on the Lions being the Lions & inexplicably doing Lions things to lose more games?
Kind of makes me think of how Belicheck faced so many cold weather adversity and he successfully addressed ball protection. We did fumble twice back in the Ice Bowl. But got a couple turnovers ourselves. But that game is a huge exception.
The Lions were certainly more than Lions yesterday.All true...but can we count on the Lions being the Lions & inexplicably doing Lions things to lose more games?
Don’t worry. The cold wind at Lambeau will keep them to a soft Roar
I totally agree that MN is nowhere near as good as their record. I've described this in detail on other threads. However, that doesn't mean they still aren't better than the Packers. I'm not saying I would be shocked if the Packers beat them. I just think that they are a better team right now. More talented and more consistent. They are smoke and mirrors though.
The Packers are not so hot themselves in the cold wind at Lambeau.Don’t worry. The cold wind at Lambeau will keep them to a soft Roar
Yes. That is Exactly why I was suggesting ways to improve. I believe Much of what we do is beat ourselves. Several relatively minor adjustments in cold weather could’ve put us in another SB appearance.
You got me wrong Old School. I wasn't criticizing you or your post at all, just pointing out that the Packers don't have a lot of success in the cold either. I've often thought it would be better in a dome than in Green Bay with this team.
Probability and percentages really mean little. Unlike election polling the game is decided by those 3-4 hours on GameDay when anything can happen.
This is true. Seems like that discrepancy shows up more in NCAA football. We did fizzle for sure. But those were pretty good teams. They failed to show up at the most crucial point in the season. It can come down to coaching and game preparation. We were outcoached by teams that came better prepared than we were. Whether it was the Giants, the Seahawks, the Falcons, the Cardinals, the 9ers, or the Bucs we did not get it done. That is kind of what separates the Lombardis and the Belichicks from the rest.
There is nothing strange about that comparison at all. Unless your standard is perfection, it makes sense to look at how other teams do in whatever particular area you are targeting. It is a well known fact that turnovers are a huge indicator in determining which team will win a game, however it appears that that is one area in which the Packers have been well above average.
Why do you always answer posts directed at Captain? It’s almost getting a little creepy.
dude this is a public forum… if you want a private conversation… get a room… or take it to IM… I‘ll respond to whatever public posts I want to… especially when they are begging for correction…however…. in your case Ive seen more than I can take take lately… so you can relax… i’m putting you on ignore.
Girls girls girls!!!! Let’s try to be civil LOL
It’s always the truth that digs under our skin the most. GB fumbles too much in recent cold weather, playoff caliber games. Disagreeing with that fact (or sidestepping by agreeing with a completely different argument) doesn’t make your opinion override the truth. If that’s offensive? I’m sorry to hurt your feelings Whitset.
