Quote:So Mosley already knew some things about the Lions before they signed him because of his time with the Vikings.

 

Anyway, who do you think will win, Green Bay or Detroit?

 

Being that C.J. Mosley's only season with the Vikings was 2005,  what he knew about the Lions from that era wasn't significant in terms of the decision of the Lions and Mosley reaching a contract agreement.  The Lions were a good match for Mosley because Sammie Lee Hill signed with Tennessee as an UFA.   The Lions needed a # 3 DT,  behind Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley.

 

I predicted the Lions to win the game 31-24.    With the hope and realistic expectations the Lions can protect the football much better than in the last 5 games combined.   In that time span,  in which the Lions are 2-3,   the Lions have only 1 takeaway but have 13 turnovers.  If that trend continues,  the season is all but over.  Being that the Packers are near the bottom of the NFL in takeaways and the Lions making avoiding turnovers a point of emphasis,   I think the Lions will improve in this area.   When the Lions don't turn the ball over,  more often than not,  the Offense is moving the football.    The Lions have plenty of weapons at the skill positions.   While I respect what the Packers bring to the table,  if the takeaway/ turnovers are even or in the Lions favor,  I don't think the Packers minus Aaron Rodgers will be able to match the Lions on the scoreboard.    Having said all of this,  practically nothing would surprise me in this game.  

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