Mardigras9

There is just no telling who shows up. Saints in a prime time game in the Dome? Another Megatron thanksgiving display of awesomeness? Maybe it's who makes the least mistakes. I agree with RC83, don't look for a defensive match-up.
But Slo-Mo, appreciate you on the board!

neugey

SloMo for what it's worth I feel for Detroit because they are arguably the most screwed-over team in the NFL. Hope it's a fun game, but probably not much at stake for either team given this year.

Budsdrinker

I see this game going just like the Giants game. Down to the wire, last team with the ball wins. Over 700 total yards offense combined.

saintfan

I agree. Shootout.

Which is why it'll finish Saints 3 - Lions 2.

SloMotion

Ok, I guess I'll accept my responsibility to the board and "stick-up" for the Lions, but I just want you guys to know my heart may not really be in it given the Lions current state of affairs for the last 50yrs or so, .

Vegas line is -3 Saints ... that's the home team line, so it's pretty even. Saints hold the all-time series record 12-10-1 (their first meeting in '68 wound up a tie), have won 4 outta' the last 5 and dropping a few 40-burgers on Detroit in the process. The Lions averaged an incredible 20.6 ppg during this stretch to New Orleans' 37.2 ppg. Remember 2011/12? Lions Cinderella story? Stafford 's breakout season? Passing for 5038yds or so? First playoff appearance in how long? Who crashed the party and went home with the crown and the playoff win? Drew ... that magnificent bastard, .

It ain't all doom & gloom in Motown, I guess. Injuries and departures have decimated the defense, but they surprisingly have been able to maintain pressure on the QB without Suh/Fairley. Ziggy Ansah remains in JJ Watt's rearview mirror for QB sacks and Devon Taylor has had some big games. Hali Ngata fills the gaps nicely. The losses of DeAndre Levy (leading tackler) and Rasheen Mathis probably hurt this team most and the Lions secondary (like the rest of the team) is inconsistent. There's a veteran presence with Ihedigbo, Quin, but they've lost a step or two. Linebacker corps is at best, spotty.

The 23rd ranked offense has continued to be a disappointment. After seven years in the league, I'm done sticking up for Stafford and relegating him to "2nd" tier QB indefinitely. I keep hearing the Lions can't run the ball, can't block anyone, blah, blah, blah ... and for the most part, their record would indicate that it's true, but I watch every game. There's just too many Superbowl rings on that team to suck so bad, IMO. Megatron, Golden Tate, Eric Ebron, Theo Riddick (from the backfield) ... you'd think they'd have a better ppg average, #shrug. Ameer Abdullah has some flash, protecting the ball is his issue. Joique Bell is solid, IMO ... why can't they run the ball? The O/L just isn't that bad either ... young maybe, but not that bad, #scratchhead.

Lets not forget the H/C variable either, fellas. Yeah, Sean's been in a funk and all, but Caldwell cannot make adjustments like Payton. Our new OC, Jim-Bob Cooter, has simplified the offense and made it move, but nobody make adjustments like "the Sean". Also and for some reason, nobody on the Lions sidelines can count & they have had only 10 players on the field for Special Teams on occasion ... take advantage of that & block a few kicks.

All that being said, a lot of their games, win or lose, have been one score games and if they play like they did vs Seattle, Green Bay, Denver and Chicago, they could pull it off ...

IDK, it has the potential to be one of the worst games of the MNF season, a Saints blowout or a Lions upset ... it harkens back to the day when both teams were pretty equally sucky so the games were actually pretty entertaining. I think I'm getting an ulcer, .

That's the key right 'chere, ... which team(s) are gonna' show up? Both teams have looked like world beaters this season and both teams coulda' been mopped up by the expansion Tampa Bay Bucs of the '70s.

Yeah, the Lions have had two, maybe three games this year decided by the officials, #sigh. We've all said it, "don't put yourself in the position for the refs to decide the game", but come on! "Good teams get the calls", we've said that one also on here. Part of the problem is the Lions will let you punch them in the face, tackle their QB out of bounds, et ... without a whimper. It's part of the "sheep" mentality Caldwell brings to a team, . Look for #39 Brandon Browner (NO) to have a big game in that aspect.

The guy has demotivated the entire team ... you see it in interviews, they all have that deadpan, deer-in-the-headlights, Caldwell expression/demeanor. It's depressing. Schwartz (Caldwell's predecessor) was not the right H/C either, but at least the team was fired up to play on Sundays.

Pressure on Stafford is key because without it, he has too many targets. Pettigrew (TE) is out for the season and that hurts the Lions blocking schemes more than anything ... Staffy's been holding the ball too long lately & there are questions concerning the Lions O/L. Go get 'em boys, .

The matchups on Megatron are gonna' be interesting. A couple teams have been able to contain him and the Lions haven't gone to him as much as they should, but he's still the ultimate redzone monster, IMO. It's a good game for Browner because the refs let everyone mug the Lions, for some reason. Yeah, I'm blaming the refs, . They've finally started getting the ball to Mr. YAC, Golden Tate and Ebron'll burn you for one, maybe two big catches, but he'll drop the ball when it counts.

I think the key to the game is gonna' be the Saints O/L and the Lions D/L. Believe it or not, the Lions have managed to maintain a decent pass rush even after losing their two big "stars" from last season. They have a bigger problem in coverage than on the D/L, IMO. With "Cool-Hand" Drew back there and a weak(er) Saints O/L, that's where the game is decided.

May the best team win, .

SloMotion

A few of my favorite Lions memes/pics floating around the internet for your enjoyment, ... I'm laughing on the outside, but crying on the inside, .

Rugby Saint II

I've been a Lions fan since Tim the Tool Man Taylor. Of course, Slo Mo helps keep the feeling alive. Glad you're here.

SloMotion

Thanks Rugby! ... but we all know why we watched that show ... and it wasn't Tim, Al or Binford tools, , .

skymike

it was the Binford 2000.

GAME ON!

OldMaid

SloMo Kent, Merry Christmas. Your other team won tonight.
One team was going to win and either way you look at, it would have been your team,