Studs n duds Lions 1st game

[RicFlairoftheNFL]

I'm gonna mention the duds because I think alot of the Studs I would mention have already been brought up, and unless you're playing perfect ball there's always room for improvement.

1.) Edgerrin Cooper at times was a dud with his tackling and footwork. He got in front of the ball carrier 2 or 3 times and either slipped or got faked right out of his jock.

2.) Running game...I will say it's 70% O-Line 30% RBs. The O-Line was opening holes, and when they were for the 1st e quarters of the game the backs were hitting the wrong hole.

3.) This team's attitude. Aidan Hutchinson's leg should've been broken AGAIN on the very next snap by Kinnard or Ryan after he took out Tom and tried to take out Love.

Issues 1 and 2 are very fixable, and 3 should NEVER be a problem for this team.

 

[gopkrs]

I guess I'd have to see it again. I thought Tom hurt himself by falling awkwardly and hard while trying not to step on Love. I didn't see anything dirty.

 

[tynimiller]

I guess I'd have to see it again. I thought Tom hurt himself by falling awkwardly and hard while trying not to step on Love. I didn't see anything dirty.

Aidan hit love, I don’t see anything dirty either but the QBs are protected on plays like that if away from the ball from contact

 

[rmontro]

Packers aside, the Lions receivers are really good at getting both their feet in bounds for a catch. Wouldn't mind them giving our guys a few lessons. That was really impressive.

 

[tripleguy]

Good to see Sheed out there for the whole game!! He's coming around.

 

[tynimiller]

Good to see Sheed out there for the whole game!! He's coming around.

I actually though Rasheed played one of his lower caliber games, but that is saying a lot because he’s been good last two years.

 

[lambeaulambo]

Studs:

Micah Parsons - What year is it? 1993?? I see the same potential here. The defensive adjusting to players not used to being singled up will improve due to the danger of Parsons. He is that large of an impact player. It simply does NOT get any better than this.

Cooper - 12 tackles constantly hawked the play. His instincts were outstanding

Quay Walker - he is assignment sure...outstanding

Oline - this team is deep and gifted with lots of options.

Love - He spread the rock and showed a lot of poise. Excited to see the future.


Duds:

None. Easily couldve pitched a shutout.

All in all this is a quality win against a quality opponent. This Defense looks hungry. The offense seems to be ahead of the curve. Lets see what Washington does.

 

[longtimefan]

Thanks to Lambeau Leapers

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[OldSchool101]

Stud: Reed

I was surprised Reed was running around so fluid. He was a big part of this Offense success.

Stud: LVN

To me, he played better than his grade. One play he took Taylor Decker 6’7” 325lb for a Roller skating session which ended into Goffs lap.

Stud: Quay. For every coverage mishap he has a TFL and Tipped pass

Stud: Micah Parsons
He said he’s highly impressed with Van Ness. He said he thinks he’s the next Cameron Wake or Julius Peppers at his peak and he’s going to train with him to bring his best out. That’s a huge compliment to LVN and learning from Parsons is going to be like Jedi Sack training.

Imagine having 3 seasons of Parsons, Gary, LVN, Cooper, McKinney, Evan Williams.

 

[Poppa San]

Hopefully I'll re-watch it this week.

Oh crap!! I just remembered I have a digital recorder and didn't bother to turn it on for the game. First game I've missed recording in several years. Dang old age.

 

[El Guapo]

learning from Parsons is going to be like Jedi Sack training.

 

[El Guapo]

Oh crap!! I just remembered I have a digital recorder and didn't bother to turn it on for the game. First game I've missed recording in several years. Dang old age.

I'm happy to have woken up your hamster

 

[longtimefan]

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[Heyjoe4]

Studs:
1. The Whole Defense, what a performance
2. Offensive Line, especially in pass protection.
3. Hafley and new Defensive Line Coach Covington. That was a clinic against a potent Lions offense.

Duds:
1. Our opening 2nd half on offense, 3 and out... did that too much last year, and started the same way in 2025.
2. A few injuries, notably Zach Tom.
3. Hmmmm......Hmmmm.... I'm good with just 2

Honorable Mention shoutout.. Darian Kinnard coming in for Zach Tom, and made some nice holes in the run game, plus no penalties or sacks given up. Couldn't ask for more from a guy who just came in two weeks ago to provide some needed depth on the OL, in case of injury. That is exactly what we needed to see.

Kinnard was a real surprise in how well he played. Even so, hope Tom's injury is short term.

And it did seem like MLF took his foot off the gas in the 2H. They weren't getting anywhere trying to run up the middle. This was ny biggest complaint about MM, playing not to lose. I loved the fast, aggressive start. Just want to see them carry that for 60 mins.

The real story imo was the D. Holding St. Ra, Gibbs, and Williams to, I think, less than 50 yards of production each. Even w/o Ben Johnson that is a good offense. And Goff is a v good QB. The D was way beyond my expectations, even with Parsons.

 

[Heyjoe4]

oh WOW! Ok granted it’s week 1. However this was something we didn’t do all last year. DOMINATED a good team.
The D depth is incredible and we haven’t even seen Oliver or Sorrell.

Wooden is already playing at TJ level imo. Wyatt should’ve had 2 Sacks, a Sack was erased by Parson offsides. Lukas is making a statement.

Who was the BEST 1-2 punch at RB in the NFL?? No Lions rusher had over 3.0 per carry. Montgomery-Gibbs rushed for a combined 2.2 per carry

Well said. It was an utterly dominant defensive performance against one of the best offenses in the NFC. And I loved the fast start.

My only complaint was the conservative play calling on offense in the 2H. Playing not to lose is a good way to lose.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Crazy thing is if the junk plays don’t happen, Parsons spoke being on a snap count but honestly I don’t want him to be a 80% plus guy. Get him in about 65 give or take and I think his lethality is just insane

Agree on how often Parsons is used. And I wish Wilson and/or Brooks would get more snaps. I love Jacobs and he is a beast, but his running style takes a toll. the back ups are very good. Give them some snaps and rest Jacobs more.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Can you please define "Didn't kick them down when we could have"?

Cause im pretty sure we took a 2 TD lead into the 4th quarter and were up 21 points until under the 2 minute mark of the 4th quarter



In terms of studs Parsons Parsons Parsons. The Micah effect was very real and instantly obvious.

I thought MLF's play calling was more conservative in the 2H. The Lions somehow dominated TOP and the D was on the field a lot.

It's a minor gripe. All three teams excelled. Whelan can change field position and that is a huge asset.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Love

Off line for protection

Defense- Hafley

Whelan

Whelan is like a secret weapon.

 

[tynimiller]

Whelan is like a secret weapon.

I mean the 35 Whelen is a pretty potent and special caliber...

 

[OldSchool101]

Well said. It was an utterly dominant defensive performance against one of the best offenses in the NFC. And I loved the fast start.

My only complaint was the conservative play calling on offense in the 2H. Playing not to lose is a good way to lose.

This.
We can no longer afford to be afraid that our opponent will “catch up”.
We really need to change our thinking and start trusting our Defense to take up the slack.

 

[milani]

Kinnard was a real surprise in how well he played. Even so, hope Tom's injury is short term.

And it did seem like MLF took his foot off the gas in the 2H. They weren't getting anywhere trying to run up the middle. This was ny biggest complaint about MM, playing not to lose. I loved the fast, aggressive start. Just want to see them carry that for 60 mins.

The real story imo was the D. Holding St. Ra, Gibbs, and Williams to, I think, less than 50 yards of production each. Even w/o Ben Johnson that is a good offense. And Goff is a v good QB. The D was way beyond my expectations, even with Parsons.

Teams that faced our cover two would try to beat us with pounding the rock and throwing crossing patterns to spread us. If we can be effective against the run teams will have to throw underneath like Goff did. The challenge for us is that we have some very good rushing opponents this year including the one two punch of a QB who can burn you with the RPO.

 

[Voyageur]

Teams that faced our cover two would try to beat us with pounding the rock and throwing crossing patterns to spread us. If we can be effective against the run teams will have to throw underneath like Goff did. The challenge for us is that we have some very good rushing opponents this year including the one two punch of a QB who can burn you with the RPO.

We have a real challenge Thursday night with Daniels at QB. The guy is a better runner than passer, and we need to constantly work on containment on the outside. Lane integrity on pass rushes will also be a key issue because he will find seams on broken plays where he can turn it into an effective run.

Just my opinion but because of matchups, I think Washington is a tougher game than what the Lions were even on paper.

 

[milani]

We have a real challenge Thursday night with Daniels at QB. The guy is a better runner than passer, and we need to constantly work on containment on the outside. Lane integrity on pass rushes will also be a key issue because he will find seams on broken plays where he can turn it into an effective run.

Just my opinion but because of matchups, I think Washington is a tougher game than what the Lions were even on paper.

We matched up better this year against Detroit than the last 3, mainly because we are more physical. We have to compare Dabiels to when we faced Hurts twice last year. Only there is no Barkley. We handled Stroud last year.

 

[Heyjoe4]

This.
We can no longer afford to be afraid that our opponent will “catch up”.
We really need to change our thinking and start trusting our Defense to take up the slack.

And the offensive game plan should involve a fast start and a continuation of pushing the ball downfield and scoring throughout the game. 2H game plan was too conservative for me. Lions dominated TOP, and that wears out a D. Seemed like there were a few 3-and-out series in 2H.

I don't think MLF was "afraid" the Lions would catch up, actually the opposite. He was just too conservative after such a dominant 1H. That said, the D showed no signs of tiring in Q3 and Q4.

 

[Heyjoe4]

We matched up better this year against Detroit than the last 3, mainly because we are more physical. We have to compare Dabiels to when we faced Hurts twice last year. Only there 8s no Barkley. We handled Stroud last year.

Yeah the DEs will rush less and contain more. Although with Parsons in the mix, maybe they should keep after Daniels and put a spy on him. Parsons changes everything.