Week 7: Atlanta Falcons (3-3) @ Detroit Lions (5-1)

[Rancid Radio]

I called an upset here and looks like the Falcons could pull it off. Seems like people forgot how good the Falcons are due to the slow start, this would be huge for them.

Far from over though, especially with the Lions.

[ThePPL]

Although the Lions don't have an answer for Tony Gonzalez, their defense have been playing pretty good.

And the deficit is only by 11 points, but feels like more as the Lion's offense can't score touchdowns.

I think Stafford just needs more attempts to make passes because he doesn't seem to be getting a rhythm from handing the ball off so much.

[TracerBullet]

Where has the crowd gone? They show up for one drive then get quiet. Gotta have more heart than that.

and I know that a lot of people disagreed with me in the Lions thread, but I still say we need a running game.

[ImTellinTim]

Did his ankle just snap?

[bad_philanthropy]

Ugh. Ryan is probably done for the year with that one. Terrible.

[TracerBullet]

Down goes Ryan. More than likely his ankle. Who is the Falcon's backup?

[ProfessaPackMan]

Ryan's down.

[Feared]

Quote: Originally Posted by TracerBullet

Where has the crowd gone? They show up for one drive then get quiet. Gotta have more heart than that. and I know that a lot of people disagreed with me in the Lions thread, but I still say we need a running game.

Right now it seems like the Lions Offense is way too dependent on the Big plays to Calvin Johnson, and the occasional splash run by Best. Eventually teams are going to scheme to limit what Calvin can do down the field, so you need some consistent way to methodically move the ball down the field... right now the Lions are struggling in the Short, Intermediate passing routes, and the run game hasn't been there.