(05-08-2020, 12:21 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

(05-07-2020, 09:13 PM)D6 Wrote: One thing in particular that stands out about the Lions-Jaguars game scheduled for October 18 is the Lions have a bye the previous week.  Time will tell if that proves significant in the game.  Yet, there's no question that having the previous week off, before going to Jacksonville in mid October for a 1pm game, is favorable for a road team.....compared to playing the previous week.

Good point.

Having that extra time to prepare could help the Lions.

I have more questions for you but do not wish to derail the thread.  I will pose my questions to you in the NFL at large forum.

Thanks.

The extra time of preparation is indeed an added potential benefit for the Lions.  

Part of the extra preparation time is getting ready for possible high heat and humidity.  Matt Patricia had at best a rocky 1st season as Lions HC.  Arguably, the highlight game from a positive standpoint for the Lions in that 2018 season was the Lions win at Miami.  It was also at 1pm,  the 3rd week of October, and it was hot and humid in suburban Miami that afternoon.  The Lions were also coming off a bye.  The Lions used hand held shade on the sideline and the hydration process for the players became well before the day of the game.  

I gladly will offer input in the new thread you started.

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