The Deroit Lions will...

[Tofishem]

38-10 Ouch!!!

Bruce

[otto_man]

buzzsaw, buzzsaw, buzzsaw

the packers a bad team?

tell ya what, bet ya we beat you on the nov 14th!!

you play on monday night the week before and we have off.

2 weeks to prepare and you on a short week has a packer victory written all over it!!

[buzzsaw]

Otto, come on man be real. Your team is 2-4!!! Your 0-3 at home!! you lost by like 38 points last week!! How can you be a good team?? oh wait I know, because your living in la la land like back her up!!

To answer your next question... the monday night game has Packer win written all over it... you'll have game planned for two weeks for the jauggernaut and we'll be coming off a short week... it should be an interesting game.

Do you think the Packers are a good team?? we should be discussing this under the Packers thread I guess.

[BackHerUp]

There's still quite a bit of football left. Detroit has also been known to win games they weren't supposed to, (i.e; the Rams last year, the Vikings the year before to snap the losing streak, New England and Green Bay on consecutive Thanksgivings to name a few)...however this year, people have taken notice of the Lions and are expecting better performances. Unfortunately, Joey Harrington is "hit or miss", week-in and week-out. It doesn't help that their running back (Kevin Jones), the 2 wide receivers (Charles Rogers and Roy Williams), the 2 cornerbacks (Dre Bly and Fernando Bryant) and linebacker Boss Bailey are all injured...still they will win 9 or 10 games.

[buzzsaw]

Backherwayup, You play like an old 45.... you used the same story in your Detroit Tigers thread... injuries blah, blah, blah... Heres the deal bro, your team IS improved as it should be with years of HIGH draft picks. But no way will you win 10 games like you originally posted. maybe you can list who your motor city kitties will beat for us interested parties. You lose the next two games hands down.

[bottomfeeder]

Heck, even the woefull packers beat the Lions. How good can they be?

[BackHerUp]

Hey buzz...relax. Don't get your panties all in a bunch. I'll cheer for my team. You cheer for yours. It will all play itself out in the end.

One thing is for sure. The Detroit Lions are getting better. Just look at their record (versus recent years at this same point in the season). Hey, lookee there, they are one game out of first place. That must chap your hide. And to think that last year the Vikings were 6-0 after there first 6 games, and where did they end up? Same place as the Lions, on the golf course.

As far as my Tigers go, they too are improving and will soon return to their glorious winning tradition. The Detroit Red Wings turned around a dismal 20 year Stanley Cup drought only to become the winningest team since the 80's (both wins and Cups) and the most copied successful NHL blueprint. That's why the Tigers will turn it around. Because Mike Illitch (Red Wings owner) bought the Tigers and they will probably win a World Series before (the Vikings win a Super Bowl or) the Twins win another World Series...but that's just how we, as fans would like to perceive it. That's the fun in rooting for different teams.

I on the other hand, have other issues. You're a Vikings and Twins fan. Enough said.

I've got a question for you. Where did you come up with this?

"Fishing is the pursuit of something elusive but yet attainable, an endless series of occasions for hope."

Coming from a tough guy moniker (buzzsaw), to me at least its a soft, almost feminine and ethereal signature...makes me feel all warm inside...HaaaaaaaaHaaaaaaaaa!!!

[BackHerUp]

This may hurt a little...

[vikingtom]

I said the loin wil maybe lose the next 9 games. Giants will make it 2 in a row.

[BackHerUp]

Wrong...

Lions 28 - Giants 13 (another road win, makes 3-0 on the road)...Lions sacked Kurt Warner 6 times!!...

Looks like buzzlightning is buying me a 12 pack of beer...but he'll back out of his deal...like the Vikings will back out of the playoffs!!

Oh yeah, you get to play an angry Giants team next week...good luck.

Joey Harrington finds Roy Williams in the end zone.

Roy Williams and teammates celebrate their touchdown.

Good thing is...we get to play a depleted Tennessee team to end our season. I'm changing my original prediction of a loss to Tennessee, to a win. We can go 10-6 now...even with a tough schedule...it's really quite possible...

[buzzsaw]

Backherup... get ahold of yourself! Your team wins and you go off the deep end... go get that Paxil prescription refilled! Yes I was wrong and owe you a twelve pack.. but why in the world would you say I won't pay up?? I don't get that one! Then you go and say that "i'm a self proclaimed tough guy" with a name like buzzsaw???? and continue to rip on me by saying the quote signed by my name is wimpy or whatever???? To answer those two brilliant statements or personnal attacks of yours... First off I'm a muskie fisherman, hence Buzzsaw seemed fitting... plus Backherup was taken... and there is a famous quote used by a person that I thought was catchy since I cast and cast all day for the elusive Muskie and more often than not get shutdown... now hopefully your third grade education can help you comprehend what I've said. Did you notice that the Vikes won again??? hmmmm 5-1 and in control... even with the best WR in football on the bench!

Now go your your semi truck up with Paxil and put your silver and blue drag outfit on and go play with your buddies at the McStop in Elko.

[bigbucks]

You guys get just as excited as the boys in my FF league. Be careful with the Paxil jokes, the stuff works, for a while...

[buzzsaw]

Backherup your a great antogonist. Keep up the good work.

[buzzsaw]

That was my comment... I saw Terry Bradshaw was taking it. It just seemed fitting to use it when I did. Hope it didn't offend you, I certainly didn't intend for it to.

[buzzsaw]

I just broke open the sports page and noticed that the motor city kitties were dead last in the entire NFL in offense (yards per game).... sounds like an exciting team to watch. oh and I see that there defense is now ranked lower than the Vikings.. hmmmmm all very interesting.

[BackHerUp]

My god!! Settle down there sport!! You're no fun to play with. I can see where this is going...you can dish it out but you can't take it back ("he started it mommy"). It's alright...I'm through playing with you, because you don't have anything constructive to say and you're way too excitable. It's too easy to get your goat up. My mission is accomplished...and deep down inside, you're very afraid of my Lions!! Keep your 12-pack, you're gonna need it more than me...

Like I've said before, we'll see at the end how it all unfolds. My prediction for the Super Bowl is Philadelphia vs. New England from the looks of things...

Lions DT Rogers among NFL's scariest

By Phil Simms

nfl.com/news/story/7831674

[buzzsaw]

ohhhh boo hooo hooo, you seem to be the one that can't take the facts. I'm sure when and if the kitties play above their heads we will hear more from you... and if they don't then it will end up like that Detroit Tigers thread you started and deserted once they were 20 games back of first place. Did you really tour the world as a guitarist based out of Los Angeles? I just read your bio to make sure I wasn't getting Charles Manson upset or anything.

[buzzsaw]

Fall on their booty's. ( :

[BackHerUp]

Lions' Standout Rogers Captures NFC's Weekly "Defender" Award

With the season fast approaching the halfway mark, Rogers has been a dominating force for the Lions, registering four sacks (tied for the most recorded by a defensive tackle), 32 tackles (25 solo), one blocked field goal (which was returned for a touchdown) and one fumble recovery -- not to mention serving as a primary deterrent to the opposition's rushing attack.

Against the Giants -- with Detroit holding a 14-10 lead -- the former University of Texas standout sacked Giants quarterback Kurt Warner at midfield in the third quarter, forcing New York to punt. A few possessions later, Detroit's offense sealed the 15-point triumph with two impressive touchdown drives.

Rogers is the second Lions defensive lineman to capture conference "Player of the Week" honors this year. End James Hall (who has a team-high 5.5 sacks) garnered the same award for his performance in Detroit's 17-10 victory on Oct. 10 in Atlanta. Similar to the Giants game, the defense then totaled six sacks and created a bevy of forced-fumble opportunities.

Other Lions to earn awards this year include: Safety Bracy Walker (NFC special teams player of the week), return specialist Eddie Drummond (NFC special teams player for September) and receiver Roy Williams (NFL best's rookie in Week Two and NFL's top rookie for September).

The Lions (4-2 overall) are 3-0 away from Ford Field this season. On Sunday, the club travels to Dallas; and should it emerge victorious, it would mark the first time in 48 years the franchise has won four consecutive road tilts.

[Ole #1]

Detriot is last in offense and 2nd to last in defense, how can you expect anything from your team? The only reason the lions are 2nd in the division is because they have forced turnovers and some lucky ones I might add too.

It's ok though, we have plenty of room on our bandwagon if you want ot jump on, packer fans too.

Vikings vs New England in the super bowl.

LOL

Ole

[MJR]

I say the lions finish around 500 this year, maybe a little better, get another good draft and compete for the division against the vikes next year.

[fishinphilth]

The Lions are a better team this year. Not a good team, just better. They are winning games. They (MIGHT) even beat the Vikings once this year. But in football now a days any team can beat another team on any given day. Look at what the fins did last week. But to compare the Lions to the Vikings this year is just wrong. They are improving, but so are the Viks. They are young, but again so are the Viks. They have some talent, but not as much as the Viks. We will see as the season plays out who are the ones at the top.

[BackHerUp]

Is it Viks or Vikes? Settle on one...I'll settle for Viqueens.

Since they're getting their arses handed to them (at home no less!) to the same Giants my Lions destroyed last week. Let's see...hmmm, yeah, this a team headed for the playoffs, NOT!. As Jim Mora so eloquently stated,"Playoffs!!, Playoffs!! We're not going to no stinking playoffs!!"

Neither are the Vikings, and I don't want to hear about the injury to Randy Moss either (you can add Udeze, Moore, and Hovan to the injury list). Since the Lions played through the first 5 weeks with 6 starters on the injury list (LB-Boss Bailey, WR-Charles Rogers, RB-Kevin Jones, CB-Dre Bly, CB-Fernando Bryant and WR-Roy Williams). Detroit still hung in there and beat Chicago, Houston, Atlanta and the Giants. You didn't want to hear my excuses, now you get to taste the medicine...enjoy. I know I am... Giants 34- Vikings 13 (4th quarter)...

How about the Colts...getting beat again, by Kansas City (they're back)!!

...and Houston beating Jacksonville!!

[james_walleye]

And your lions just got beat by a team the vikes slammed earlier in the year, so whats your point? Say what you want about the vikes but the lions got beat by a much worse team today than the vikes did. Vikes still lead the division.

[BackHerUp]

Yeah, I agree the Lions should have beat Dallas. But they had to abandon the running game early when they lost their back-up fullback Steven Trejo (starter Corey Schlesinger was inactive due to a hamstring injury)...and they scored too quickly on all their touchdowns, allowing Dallas to possess the ball longer (38 mins to 21 mins).

Personally, I'm not fond of the "west coast offense". It relies on far too many pre-snap reads on the coverage. But a lot of teams nowadays roll coverages, bring all kinds of pressure, so they have to read things on the run, and that’s something I'm really not sure works anymore. Kind of like when the "3-4 defense" became so hot, it was different at the time, but now teams have effectively exploited that style and there's been a return to the "4-3 defense" and some hybrids of that style.

All the teams currently running the "west coast offense" are struggling with it. Besides Detroit...Atlanta, San Francisco, Seattle, Green Bay to some degree, to name a few.

The one team doing well with it is Philadelphia. But they run a modified version of the west coast offense having such constant threats in Donovan McNabb, Bryant Westbrook, Terrell Owens, Todd Pinkston, Chad Lewis and Freddie Mitchell!

The bottom line this week is...with a Lions win (Washington Redskins @ Detroit) and a Vikings loss Monday night (Peyton Manning may set single-game offensive records against the Vikings defense!), the Lions move into a tie for first at 5-3 with Green Bay already at 4-4 (with a bye this week). I think the Vikings are done...the wheels are coming off! Just like last year at this same time...