Monday Night Football Open Thread: ? vs ?

Submitted by Brian Griese on September 20th, 2021 at 8:06 PM

Will the Lions bite any kneecaps tonight? Will Rodgers get back on track? 

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bassclefstef

September 20th, 2021 at 8:26 PM ^

Your use of emojis reminds me of John Teti's old Block and Tackle column that he used to write for the AV Club. I miss that quite a bit, it was appointment reading every week. If you get a few minutes sometime, you should read his column on the 'Invalid Invalid Invalid Invalid Fair-catch Signal Signal.'

https://www.avclub.com/the-tale-of-the-invalid-invalid-invalid-invalid-fair-ca-1798255767

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tsbilly

September 20th, 2021 at 8:26 PM ^

Do the Lions still have the streak of never having a former head coach get another head coaching job? You’d think the Fords would accidentally make a good hire at some point

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GoWings2008

September 20th, 2021 at 9:06 PM ^

Time consuming. Positive yardage. Efficient.

They may win or lose, but I'm definitely buying into this is a much different team than last year. My cynicism is beginning to fade.

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September 20th, 2021 at 9:18 PM ^

It's funny, I'm watching the ESPN 2 broadcast with Peyton and Eli (kind of cool, if you haven't watched it yet, check it out). And based on their commentary it sounds like they are basically describing the exact same game script as we saw against UW, with the Lions being Washington and GB is Michigan.

The Lions defense is sitting in man, two high safety and daring GB to run the ball. Peyton confirmed what a lot of posters were speculating on the board, and it's about testing Green Bay's discipline. He said Tony Dungy would tell him "Peyton, it's a test. They want to see if we will remain discipline with the run game, or get bored and make a mistake with the pass".

I think that is exactly what Washington was doing to Michigan, and credit to Michigan's coaches, they didn't fall for it. Cool insight.

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Brian Griese

September 20th, 2021 at 9:31 PM ^

Cephus almost with the catch of the year. Lions settle for 3 but will go into the half 17-14. A dream half; Lions commit no turnovers and shortened the game by having success on the ground. 

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September 20th, 2021 at 9:50 PM ^

Thoughts at halftime: The Lions just don't have very much talent on the roster top-to-bottom (thanks Bob and Patricia), especially on defense. That said, you can see the identity they're trying to build and the game plan is making sense. The offensive line is very good right now, but they still don't have the playmakers on the outside to be an explosive offense. The team plays with good intensity and the players give off the vibe that they have bought into the culture that Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes want to have.

They don't have the horses to be a legitimate contender this season, but if they can stay together and stay the course, I get the sense they're building this thing the right way and eventually the wins will come.

As a Lions fan, I'm fine with that (you gotta start somewhere) and if they maintain this enthusiasm it will be fun to watch them develop.

Green Bay should be able to win this one without too much trouble, but the Lions are testing their patience and not letting Rogers beat them deep. If they get reckless or careless the Lions could make them pay and it could get interesting. 

Goff and Hock seem to be developing a pretty good rhythm. That corner fade in the back of the end zone was a hell of a pitch and catch. 

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