Week 12: Green Bay Packers (10-0) @ Detroit Lions (7-3)

[SPTO]

I'm hoping for a close, exciting game. The Lions have been plagued by slow starts and that'll cost them against GB so hopefully they can come out with all cylinders going. I think they should feed off the energy of the crowd and that'll keep them emotionally involved at least.

Glad to see a Lions Turkey Day game meaning something though.

[TracerBullet]

If this game isn't a shootout, I'll be surprised. Hoping for a win, though unlike NG, I don't think this game is must-win. I want this game the most out of all the ones this season, but if we lose, then we still have some winnable games left this season. Been waiting for this game a long time. Should be a good one!

[mjbird123]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blitz1942

I'm saying 13-7 Lions. Tied 7-7 in the 4th, Stafford leads a drive down the field eventually scoring on a toss to Calvin Johnson with around 2 minutes left. Lions try going for 2 to make life harder on the Packers, but fail as Kevin Smith is stuffed at the line. Rodgers gets the ball back with just under 2 remaining and drives down the field quickly only to have James Jones drop a sure-fire TD in the endzone as time expires. Ok, maybe not, but I don't think the Packers win this. Maybe if we slow down Megatron enough though.

I anticipate a higher scoring game then 13-7 even if the Packers lose. (don't think it will happen though)

[l3ulvl]

I already busted out my prediction in the last Lions thread, so why bother changing now. 52-17 GB, because thanksgiving just wouldn't be the same without a colossal Lions disappointment.

[Bellsprout]

Quote: Originally Posted by BigBoi23

Need to bust out these for the game: Spoiler

I wouldn't be against busting those out now and forever. Love that look.

Race to 45. First team that gets there wins. Defense will be completely optional in this one. It's going to be like a Big 12 game.

[kingkilla56]

The lions play pass defense?

[a_maz_ing]

Quote: Originally Posted by NeverGraduate

The Lions really HAVE to win this game. The schedule is pretty tough coming in. If they get off to another slow start though, there will be no coming back against a team of this quality. Glad to have a Lion T-day game finally mean something.

Not really. You have vs GB, @NO, vs Minn, @Oak, vs SD, @GB.
I think it is more then likely for the Lions to win bolded games to get to 10 wins. Depending on ATL and NYG that would probably guarantee a Wildcard berth. Going just 1-2 against GB twice and NO would all but wrap up a spot.

[ProfessaPackMan]

One thing I would like to see is the No Huddle being ran out there, especially early on to at least take the crowd out the game before they even get a chance to get involved.