(12-01-2022, 09:13 AM)Mikey Wrote:

(11-30-2022, 10:53 AM)Cleatwood Wrote: Wait so now how the Jags lose matters? I thought it was only about wins and losses.....

oh wow well played

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(11-30-2022, 04:28 PM)D6 Wrote:  I strongly agree that the Lions O-Line vs. the Jaguars D-Line is a unit matchup that's going to go a long way in determining the outcome of the game. 

The Lions injury situation on the Offensive Line is uncertain.

IMHO, the # 1 reason the Lions ended up losing to the Bills on Thanksgiving Day game was the matchups of the Bills DTs vs. the Lions Guards. Jonah Jackson, who was voted as a Pro Bowl alternate last year (in his 2nd NFL season on a losing team), was out vs. the Bills with a concussion.  Evan Brown, who is arguably the best backup Center in the NFL, has been starting at RG out of necessity because of injuries to the top two options.  Brown missed the Bills game with an ankle injury he suffered in the road win at the Giants.  Brown apparently didn't practice today.  The Lions were overmatched at Guard against the Bills to the extent that DT Ed Oliver was the AFC Defensive player of the week.  At least two other Bills DTs impacted the game.   Having Jackson back would be huge for the Lions.  But the RG situation, coupled with the uncertainty with Penei Sewell (who finished the Bills game), are major concerns on this end.  

For the Lions Offense to be effective for most of a game, it's essential for the other team to respect the Lions Running Game.  Jared Goff and the Lions overall Offense is much more effective and efficient off Play Action passes than on drop back passing plays.  That much more when the Lions Offensive Line is without one or more starters.  After seeing the impact that Jags DT DaVon Hamilton had against the Ravens, I'm definitely concerned if the Lions will be able to sustain the threat of a running game. 

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Just gonna reply and thank you for detailed, insightful preview. Hope after this weekend the Loins give you many reasons to cheer

You are very welcome!

Hopefully, both teams won't suffer any significant injuries during the game.  

I think this game is going to be a combination of a physical game and a chess match.  Both Jags HC Doug Pederson and Lions OC Ben Johnson are innovative coaches.  Defensive Coordinators Aaron Glenn and Mike Caldwell have to be on top of their respective games as DCs.

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