Miyagi-Do Karate

With some additional reflection, this was a wonderful and hard fought win. The defense stiffened when it had to, and has really solved most of the run D issues that plagued them. The pass D was up and down, but I attribute it to very good Lions receivers. On offense, the Bills were not their best with the injuries to the oline. But they strung together three really good second half drives (one ended in a flukey pick, but could have easily been a TD). And the GW FG drive was clutch. This lions team is scrappy. They won three in a row, and have now lost to Miami, Philly, Minn, Seattle, and Buff all By 1 score in each game.

There is a pretty direct correlation between our pass rush and our DBs. We aren’t getting pressure with 4 anymore. That makes it harder for our DBs to cover.

sort of the yips. He is trying to not throw interceptions, so not trusting himself. The best throw Of the game was his last one, when he just saw it and slung it. He needs to trust himself again.

our DB’s are sticking their hand in and hitting the ball and the receivers still catch them through the pass defense. The DB barely touches Gabe and he drops it. Was disappointing for sure.

watching the bills game today while being a lions’ fan. I’d say that tops that.

I thought AJ Klein was huge today for us. Would have been a nightmare with Dodson out there.

Cook was very frustrating today. Figured he would have surer hands and could make guys miss in space. I still don’t get why Hines can’t be out there on obvious passing downs.

I thought he did okay. That TD he gave up was obscene. Perfect position and hand right by the ball. Just a great throw. The Lions receivers are good, and the Bills left their corners on islands more today.

Lions can’t stay in man coverage. Allen will run for 15 yards per pop.

I suspect Tre will Be out there like 10% of the time today.

Given my dislike for McVay, I have to say that I am Glad Goff is looking good and Stafford terrible.

those are not reviewable.

that nifty inside handoff to McK could have been huge if Bates got out on that LB.

McKenzie is an absolute man beater. If they are going to play tight man today, they need to target him a bunch.

Looked like Bass Missed that!

They are letting the DBs grab a lot here.

Nice drive by the lions. Let’s get into a rhythm here on O!

hate second and long runs.

Would love to just see some easy check downs to Hines to get rolling.

was nervous when he started the song so high. But he had the range!

I don’t know if I should admire you for your dedication, or worry about your patients! 😄

I think the hotel capacity would be more of a driver. But they have held the Super Bowl multiple times in Detroit, so I am not sure the weather would necessarily drive the decision. But maybe.

No doubt. But that is a result of recent mass inflation. The spike in those construction costs from 2020 to now is massive. My hope is that inflation overall comes down. But even if it doesn’t, that means the $1.3B for the Bills current stadium is going to be a lot higher too. I still think there is a design comparable to Lucas that will be cheaper than what the Bills are currently building now. (If they wanted something nicer, Minnesota is the model). If they don’t want a roof, that is fine. But I don’t think they can blame the higher costs on that decision. I just don’t get the decision. Outside of Met Life (considered one of the worst stadiums in the NFL), no one is really building open air stadiums anymore. Vegas, Atlanta, Indy, Minn, now Chicago— all closed stadiums. Open air is a thing of the past. It’s an absurd decision from a basic ROI.

I am sort of stressed about this game. Lions on a 3-game winning streak. They have very close losses to Vikings and Dolphins. Seems like they are scrappy. We are going to have to play with some fire.