I was born and raised in Michigan. I've seen the Redwings win Stanley cups, I've seen the Pistons win NBA championships, I've see the Tigers win world series, as a U of M fan I've seen the Wolverines win National championships in football and basketball. Only one championship left , the Lions win a Super Bowl. I'm getting old. Time.is.running.out, thought i might see a chance last year, so close. Let's go Lions???
@@gunternine1130 and honestly now with vaki being able to be a special teams guy, they keep 4 running backs on the active roster. I was thinking Vaki would take Reynolds roster spot, but the Lions really show their true identity by keeping all 4 of those guys.
What a lot people seem to forget is the Lions played zero starters (aside from a couple rookies) in any of the preseason games. So their starters were 'rusty' having not played a real game since the NFC Championship 8 months ago.
@@anandnathan6851 I agree. But I feel like I'm the only one not impressed with their playing, I watched KC vs Ravens, and that game was impressive. Watching the Lions on game 1 this year was to me, rather disappointing. But thats just me.
I watch him more than anyone when the defense is on the field and I swear he gets held almost literally every play and he only gets the call if he like totally sells out like an NBA player
I think Chris is one of the most important people in the rebuild of the Lions. He's been in the front office as a Special Assistant through it all. I think Shiela Hamp leaned on him and his advice. Look at how Spielman played football, how he feels about football, then look at Coach Campbell.
The Detroit Lions are one of the best teams in the league, and they are about to have everyone’s attention. They just went toe to toe with a legitimate playoff contender who they faced just 8 months ago, and they beat them again despite their best receiving options being limited by the defense. They turned to Monty(who has somehow been forgotten by everyone) and Jamo, and beat them by ramming the ball down their throats in OT. Next up is their second playoff opponent from last season, and the Lions are going to play better than they did Sunday night
@@zach4279 They only won because of the new overtime rules. They played like crap in the second half other than the OT segment. But they are solid and will do good this year. I hope that clarifies my statement.
The Lions didn't play great especially on offense and still won thats a sign a great team i could see them going 13-4 maybe even better also the rams held hutch on literally almost every play so i have high hopes for this team especially with the upgraded defense
The front 7 of the D needs to get a lot more pressure without stunts. If Hutch is the only one putting pressure on QBs in 7 on 7 play, we are gonna have problems in the secondary again because they are going to be exhausted by half-time.
I don't think you watched the game. They were getting plenty of pressure outside of Hutch. Levi had 5 QB pressures, Davenport had 6, the team had 27 total and only 11 came from Hutch. That means we'll over half the pressures came from other than Hutchinson. It was just obvious Stafford had a gameplan of getting the ball out super quick.
@@jonbradshaw1933facts.. people seem to forget we were going up against Stafford who in my opinion is the best gunslinger QB in the league, yes even over Mahomes. I think Mahomes takes the edge in being more versatile though. Stafford has and always has gotten that ball out quick. If we go up against A team like the Bengals, I’m telling you rn we’re sacking Burrow all night long. Lots of those pressure SHOULD have been sacks, but stafford is a great QB
@@jleif7736 Stafford's a slippery dude, for sure. Plus, he played in Detroit for years. There might be a new sheriff in D-town, but he didn't burn the old playbook completely, so Stafford had insights none of the other QBs are gonna have.
Stafford was getting the ball out in record time. The fact there was still that much pressure with how quick the ball was getting launched is a testament to progress.
@@ethankibbey1976 I agree with you. I was just pointing out where I think the team has the most room for improvement that weren’t for a specific player. This was Game 1, EVERY team has points of emphasis for improvement.
I thought that the Lions looked a little flat offensively, and the Rams relied on Stafford to pick on the Detroit D with short passing routes. I believe that the starters not playing during the pre-season may be at least partly the reason for the sluggish start. The Lions now have a winning culture under Dan Campbell and were able to do what they needed to do to come away with a W. I think that the team will really get rolling as the season progresses.
I'm not the biggest fan of the run left, run right, run up the middle game However, the OT drive was an example of a defense that's out of gas and O-line that is controlling the line of scrimmage. Then a running back pushing through blocks
Funny that everybody keeps saying the Rams defense was out of gas, when Detroits defense was out there much longer since time of possession was Rams almost 35 minutes and the Lions just over 25 minutes during regulation, the Rams never had the ball in overtime, and still had the ball longer than the Lions, if anything the Rams should have had the advantage over a exhausted Lions defense towards the end of the 4th quarter and got some first downs to seal the game, but the Lions have grit.
@@Michael-Joseph123 That's a good point about time of possession, but The Lions were quicker off the snap and pushing the D-line back. If The Rams weren't running on fumes, perhaps they were thinking about missing the three hour flight back to LA. I'm not an expert on football, but the one thing that I notice about The Lions over the last few years is much better blocking, not just at the line of scrimmage, but downfield in particular. It turns an 8 yard play into 18 yards or six points. Go Lions!
Rams defense was not out of gas, Lions OLine is just better and they were consistently getting the push all game. Montgomery on the other hand was playing like a man possessed in OT and he deserves the nod here.
They had me there the second half. Dont know why during the second half the Lions stopped and went away with what was already working. Which was running the ball. Passing the ball on 3rd and 2 for an incomplete or a pick whereas we could've run the ball for a guaranteed 1st down. A lot of rust and quirks to work out on the offense other than that glad they won regardless. It's going to be a hard year for our offense this year because defenses now are going to be scheming for plays and watching film on St. Brown, Laporta, and Jahmyr the reach Gibbs, who I'd say isn't a reach anymore. Plenty of film on those guys but not a lot or any on Williams. Which is our advantage.
Lions quarterback is not a superlative quarterback. He is as good as he has ever been. And he seems to be getting better. The advantage he has is he now has the makings of a superlative team. And as long as he does his job and he has a good quarterback to back him. And if he should find that next superlative level, where he could stand toe-to-toe with Stafford and Stafford was equal to any quarterback that has ever played the game remember the Stafford is almost a direct reflection of Bobby layne. They even went to the same High School. All of the Lions problems can be pointed to one issue was their management for decades. Now that they have a management that understands that you can't just put a couple of star players on the field and expect to win. I literally stood in a room with Bill Ford Jr when he said that he didn't spend any extra money on the team because every game is sold out he can't make any more money, doesn't matter whether they win or lose. That is the attitude that Bill Ford Jr had. That's precisely the problem the Lions have had since they got rid of Bobby Layne for God's sakes. They had a great start with Stafford and megatron. But they didn't complete the team they still didn't have an offensive line that could protect the quarterback long enough to be able to do what a quarterback needs to do. Even a second string quarterback can play well when he's protected. And they refused to put that line up in front of them. Now that they have one. They have a pretty good quarterback let's see if the team could pull it through. Maybe Derek will learn a few things. And up his game that next level that really needs to be there
I don't know what game you were watching, but the Lions, before overtime, had only run 53 plays vs. the Rams 74. The defense was great, but we can't rely on that every game. With defenses realizing Saint is the guy you have to stop, JaMo should have had the kind of game he had. But where was Kalif, besides running end arounds? We desperately need him to step up, because otherwise Saint is going to be bracketed like he was EVERY game. Yeah, we won. But the offense can't be stagnant for two quarters if we want to be an elite team. Dan Campbell agrees. Lot of things to clean up.
@@MrHunterbg I'm not worried, man. It is the first game. Listen to Dan Campbell's post-game. He says the same thing, just not calling out Kalif. I'm extremely excited about how good they are going to be, but this game, the defense carried.
Defense did not play well. Rams had 3rd string O-line players for most of the game and we still could not get to the QB. That’s a long term problem. We have no pass rush. Secondary got torn up. Newly assembled group including 2 rookies. That will get better. Offense was rusty but still put up 26. That should scare most defenses. And oh yeah in crunch time we (as Shanon sharper puts it) move men against their will. Good luck with that.
How does that waste money? They still get tv rights, concessions money, ticket sales, ect. Plus there are a few guys fighting for a spot on the team and practice squad.
The defense pass coverage still has me worried.....if other teams figure out the Lions can't hang with with a quick tempo...it's not going to be pretty
They gave up yards. Stood tall in the red. Relax it’s week 1. Not many explosives is the key. No real obvious coverage busts. Teams are going to get yards mainly because it’s how the league operates.
Not all QB's can throw the ball as quickly and accurately as Stafford. And this is the first time the defensive backfield has played a real game together including rookie Terrion Arnold starting against one of the best NFL receivers Cooper Kupp. They will improve over the course of the season.
🏆 The only thing that can stop us this year is injuries. As long as we get a little bit of LUCK, we're good. More good news? We have decades of KARMA stored up due to come our way! 😂
Montgomery pretty much ran through everyone he wanted except those who tackled him. Bro. my grandma could have ran behond that O Line. All praise needs to go to that line, end of story.
The offense didn’t play great but i think they will be better as the season progresses. a dumb penalty by aidan on 3rd down and 2 pass interference calls on Terrion on two separate drives put the rams at the goaline for easy TD’s. and personally i thought the first PI call was weak.. either way, remember our defense came up big when we needed them to, otherwise we never would have got the ball back to tie the game. and even if LA got the ball first in OT.. i do believe we could have stopped them again. i got more confidence in the defense this year for sure.
I think the lions would have done better than the Rams did if they would have lost the coin toss. 1. the Rams could not get a first down to seal the win at the end of the 4th. quarter 2. The Rams could not stop the lions from driving deep in their territory to kick the tying field goal 3. In overtime the Rams failed again to stop the lions.
I was born and raised in Michigan. I've seen the Redwings win Stanley cups, I've seen the Pistons win NBA championships, I've see the Tigers win world series, as a U of M fan I've seen the Wolverines win National championships in football and basketball. Only one championship left , the Lions win a Super Bowl. I'm getting old. Time.is.running.out, thought i might see a chance last year, so close. Let's go Lions???
@@johnderfler5183 life long lions fan. I feel you
Michigan State also won a couple national championships.
@@Michael-Joseph123 love me some Sparty Party
Same... Been a Lions fan since 78😂 Dexter Bussey and Bubba Baker were my guys before Billy, Barry and the rest
DITTO!
That final drive had 8 plays, with 3 backs. Not sure any other team can look at that and say "this is normal".
They just saw Montgomery take 6 grown men on a 6 yard trip to the 1 on 3rd & 1 and go “average at best” 😭 🤣
@@ejbarry2523 Being able to rotate out a one, two, and if necessary, 3 back system is going to carry this team. And I love it.
@@gunternine1130 and honestly now with vaki being able to be a special teams guy, they keep 4 running backs on the active roster. I was thinking Vaki would take Reynolds roster spot, but the Lions really show their true identity by keeping all 4 of those guys.
The lions beat a playoff team despite their QB and best WR having mediocre games, their offense is gonna be scary this year
The lions are getting better. Give them a chance. It took this team along time to get what they are at.
Props to the team and coaches.
One Pride.
What a lot people seem to forget is the Lions played zero starters (aside from a couple rookies) in any of the preseason games. So their starters were 'rusty' having not played a real game since the NFC Championship 8 months ago.
I am a Lions fan. Rams also do not play their starters in the preseason. No one should try to draw too many conclusions in Week 1.
@@anandnathan6851 I agree. But I feel like I'm the only one not impressed with their playing, I watched KC vs Ravens, and that game was impressive. Watching the Lions on game 1 this year was to me, rather disappointing. But thats just me.
#3 in the league. We didn't play well, but still beat a good team.
Click bait!
When a team plays so-so and still wins vs a good team, that team's gonna be good ! Go Lions !!!
Win is a win. Each one is hard in this league. Go Lions!
Tied for 2 imo.
Hutchinson was fouled 14 times. 3 were called. Go you Lions and keep Vaseline off the turf next time.
I watch him more than anyone when the defense is on the field and I swear he gets held almost literally every play and he only gets the call if he like totally sells out like an NBA player
Anzalone could be the next Chris Spielman.
He's 29 lol. A little late to be the next anything, but he's great
Spielman should be in the HOF....
He’s a vet in the lockerroom and has been solid for years now glad he’s finally getting some attention
I think Chris is one of the most important people in the rebuild of the Lions. He's been in the front office as a Special Assistant through it all. I think Shiela Hamp leaned on him and his advice.
Look at how Spielman played football, how he feels about football, then look at Coach Campbell.
That’s a stretch
A great last season and now the defensive has improved. Go Lions!
The Detroit Lions are one of the best teams in the league, and they are about to have everyone’s attention. They just went toe to toe with a legitimate playoff contender who they faced just 8 months ago, and they beat them again despite their best receiving options being limited by the defense. They turned to Monty(who has somehow been forgotten by everyone) and Jamo, and beat them by ramming the ball down their throats in OT. Next up is their second playoff opponent from last season, and the Lions are going to play better than they did Sunday night
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You gotta admit that win was circumstantial, but you also gotta admit they have a scary offense. They will do great things this season.
What is that even supposed to mean
@@zach4279 They only won because of the new overtime rules. They played like crap in the second half other than the OT segment. But they are solid and will do good this year. I hope that clarifies my statement.
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Lol....and They are there Fir each other
OK, agree. I loved the commentary but ... what was it that "NOBODY Wanted To See The Detroit Lions Do..."???
The Lions didn't play great especially on offense and still won thats a sign a great team i could see them going 13-4 maybe even better also the rams held hutch on literally almost every play so i have high hopes for this team especially with the upgraded defense
The front 7 of the D needs to get a lot more pressure without stunts. If Hutch is the only one putting pressure on QBs in 7 on 7 play, we are gonna have problems in the secondary again because they are going to be exhausted by half-time.
I don't think you watched the game. They were getting plenty of pressure outside of Hutch. Levi had 5 QB pressures, Davenport had 6, the team had 27 total and only 11 came from Hutch. That means we'll over half the pressures came from other than Hutchinson. It was just obvious Stafford had a gameplan of getting the ball out super quick.
@@jonbradshaw1933facts.. people seem to forget we were going up against Stafford who in my opinion is the best gunslinger QB in the league, yes even over Mahomes. I think Mahomes takes the edge in being more versatile though. Stafford has and always has gotten that ball out quick. If we go up against A team like the Bengals, I’m telling you rn we’re sacking Burrow all night long. Lots of those pressure SHOULD have been sacks, but stafford is a great QB
@@jleif7736 Stafford's a slippery dude, for sure. Plus, he played in Detroit for years. There might be a new sheriff in D-town, but he didn't burn the old playbook completely, so Stafford had insights none of the other QBs are gonna have.
Stafford was getting the ball out in record time. The fact there was still that much pressure with how quick the ball was getting launched is a testament to progress.
@@ethankibbey1976 I agree with you. I was just pointing out where I think the team has the most room for improvement that weren’t for a specific player. This was Game 1, EVERY team has points of emphasis for improvement.
If the lions hold teams to 20 pts we will win a lot of games.
Not to mention that was one of the five best offenses we will see all year
I thought that the Lions looked a little flat offensively, and the Rams relied on Stafford to pick on the Detroit D with short passing routes. I believe that the starters not playing during the pre-season may be at least partly the reason for the sluggish start. The Lions now have a winning culture under Dan Campbell and were able to do what they needed to do to come away with a W. I think that the team will really get rolling as the season progresses.
I think the line played measly throughout most of the game until OT. I think that OT unit is about the unit we should expect to see
I'm not the biggest fan of the run left, run right, run up the middle game
However, the OT drive was an example of a defense that's out of gas and O-line that is controlling the line of scrimmage. Then a running back pushing through blocks
can’t lie montgomery is just a dog too.
I'm old school so I love it, when it works anyway. It was most definitely working for the Lions in OT.
Funny that everybody keeps saying the Rams defense was out of gas, when Detroits defense was out there much longer since time of possession was Rams almost 35 minutes and the Lions just over 25 minutes during regulation, the Rams never had the ball in overtime, and still had the ball longer than the Lions, if anything the Rams should have had the advantage over a exhausted Lions defense towards the end of the 4th quarter and got some first downs to seal the game, but the Lions have grit.
@@Michael-Joseph123 That's a good point about time of possession, but The Lions were quicker off the snap and pushing the D-line back.
If The Rams weren't running on fumes, perhaps they were thinking about missing the three hour flight back to LA.
I'm not an expert on football, but the one thing that I notice about The Lions over the last few years is much better blocking, not just at the line of scrimmage, but downfield in particular. It turns an 8 yard play into 18 yards or six points.
Go Lions!
Rams defense was not out of gas, Lions OLine is just better and they were consistently getting the push all game. Montgomery on the other hand was playing like a man possessed in OT and he deserves the nod here.
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They had me there the second half. Dont know why during the second half the Lions stopped and went away with what was already working. Which was running the ball. Passing the ball on 3rd and 2 for an incomplete or a pick whereas we could've run the ball for a guaranteed 1st down. A lot of rust and quirks to work out on the offense other than that glad they won regardless. It's going to be a hard year for our offense this year because defenses now are going to be scheming for plays and watching film on St. Brown, Laporta, and Jahmyr the reach Gibbs, who I'd say isn't a reach anymore. Plenty of film on those guys but not a lot or any on Williams. Which is our advantage.
Lmao that's some outrageous seo in the description 😂
Lions quarterback is not a superlative quarterback. He is as good as he has ever been. And he seems to be getting better. The advantage he has is he now has the makings of a superlative team. And as long as he does his job and he has a good quarterback to back him. And if he should find that next superlative level, where he could stand toe-to-toe with Stafford and Stafford was equal to any quarterback that has ever played the game remember the Stafford is almost a direct reflection of Bobby layne. They even went to the same High School. All of the Lions problems can be pointed to one issue was their management for decades. Now that they have a management that understands that you can't just put a couple of star players on the field and expect to win. I literally stood in a room with Bill Ford Jr when he said that he didn't spend any extra money on the team because every game is sold out he can't make any more money, doesn't matter whether they win or lose. That is the attitude that Bill Ford Jr had. That's precisely the problem the Lions have had since they got rid of Bobby Layne for God's sakes. They had a great start with Stafford and megatron. But they didn't complete the team they still didn't have an offensive line that could protect the quarterback long enough to be able to do what a quarterback needs to do. Even a second string quarterback can play well when he's protected. And they refused to put that line up in front of them. Now that they have one. They have a pretty good quarterback let's see if the team could pull it through. Maybe Derek will learn a few things. And up his game that next level that really needs to be there
JW is absolutely electric but man... I feel like every time he gets tackled, he's going to get broken in half. Just get out of bounds dude.
That’s what I keep saying. I cringe when I see the end of his 50 yard TD, his legs are like twigs
@@ethankibbey1976 my legs still hurt from watching it.
ocho didnt even watch the game, why are you including a clip by him???????
Lions coaching won that game
And a coin flip called wrong by Stafford. If LA get the ball first; our defence was under pressure and we could have lost without seeing the ball.
We can't forget that Campbell. Oops Bates scored 8
I swear Jamo gets tackled awkwardly almost every time he goes down
Use our other receiver
If it wasn’t for our rookie cornerback with too
many flags, we would of put up more points And plus Jared Goff interception by the end zone
Both Stafford/Goff had ~85% QB Rating. Too much emotion/hype in this game.
It’s a team game brother
passer rating but yeah
I don't know what game you were watching, but the Lions, before overtime, had only run 53 plays vs. the Rams 74. The defense was great, but we can't rely on that every game. With defenses realizing Saint is the guy you have to stop, JaMo should have had the kind of game he had. But where was Kalif, besides running end arounds? We desperately need him to step up, because otherwise Saint is going to be bracketed like he was EVERY game. Yeah, we won. But the offense can't be stagnant for two quarters if we want to be an elite team. Dan Campbell agrees. Lot of things to clean up.
It’s the first game man. Nobody is worried besides you.
@@MrHunterbg Including Dan.
@@MrHunterbg I'm not worried, man. It is the first game. Listen to Dan Campbell's post-game. He says the same thing, just not calling out Kalif. I'm extremely excited about how good they are going to be, but this game, the defense carried.
Defense did not play well. Rams had 3rd string O-line players for most of the game and we still could not get to the QB. That’s a long term problem. We have no pass rush.
Secondary got torn up. Newly assembled group including 2 rookies. That will get better.
Offense was rusty but still put up 26. That should scare most defenses. And oh yeah in crunch time we (as Shanon sharper puts it) move men against their will. Good luck with that.
WHY Couldn't they run loke this in 2nd half?
Defend the Den
"great defense"? Not sure about that. I'd settle for "good".
OK what did I miss, what did "NOBODY Want To See The Detroit Lions Do"?
“Football teams hate this one simple trick!”
The lions be good...thats what nobody in the NFL wants to see...
Stephen A still out here disrespecting the lions. He'll see, hahaha
Strange title? WE All Wanted to see Detroit Do THIS
Does everyone know only one game has been played so far ,and this is the first time for almost all of are starters tonplay this sean lol
To all those who laughed about the Lions for years, we Lion fans remember. We are coming for your Kneecaps
I’ve been laughing at them for over 60 years. I don’t think it’s time to stop.
@@vanpearsall You should make peace with yourself then. Get a new hobby
@@Cal-Ewok OK my new hobby jinxing them to make sure they never go to the Super Bowl. It’s worked for 60 years.
@@vanpearsall Must be a cheese head
@@vanpearsall if you're purposefully jinxing a team that deserves a super bowl the most rn, you are objectively a bad person.
Lions almost gave the Rams the victory.
There should only be 2 preseason games? They don't play the good players anyway? So just waste of money?
How does that waste money? They still get tv rights, concessions money, ticket sales, ect. Plus there are a few guys fighting for a spot on the team and practice squad.
Seahawks beat them twice in last two years correct?
Yep, and last year how far did the Seahawks get in the playoffs?
The defense pass coverage still has me worried.....if other teams figure out the Lions can't hang with with a quick tempo...it's not going to be pretty
They gave up yards. Stood tall in the red. Relax it’s week 1. Not many explosives is the key. No real obvious coverage busts. Teams are going to get yards mainly because it’s how the league operates.
That's every team. Not exclusive to the lions.
Not all QB's can throw the ball as quickly and accurately as Stafford. And this is the first time the defensive backfield has played a real game together including rookie Terrion Arnold starting against one of the best NFL receivers Cooper Kupp. They will improve over the course of the season.
It's called bend but don't break.
A lot of new pieces in secondary (including rookies). i thought they played well considering. its only week 1 as well
🏆 The only thing that can stop us this year is injuries. As long as we get a little bit of LUCK, we're good. More good news? We have decades of KARMA stored up due to come our way! 😂
And then, SOL tears its ugly head. A flash in the pan?
Montgomery pretty much ran through everyone he wanted except those who tackled him.
Bro. my grandma could have ran behond that O Line. All praise needs to go to that line, end of story.
We got lucky.
Home game, we gave up 17 unanswered points.
Who knows what would have happened had L.A. won the coin toss.
The offense didn’t play great but i think they will be better as the season progresses. a dumb penalty by aidan on 3rd down and 2 pass interference calls on Terrion on two separate drives put the rams at the goaline for easy TD’s. and personally i thought the first PI call was weak.. either way, remember our defense came up big when we needed them to, otherwise we never would have got the ball back to tie the game. and even if LA got the ball first in OT.. i do believe we could have stopped them again. i got more confidence in the defense this year for sure.
I think the lions would have done better than the Rams did if they would have lost the coin toss. 1. the Rams could not get a first down to seal the win at the end of the 4th. quarter 2. The Rams could not stop the lions from driving deep in their territory to kick the tying field goal 3. In overtime the Rams failed again to stop the lions.
Goff played poorly. He almost threw a 2nd INT late that was dropped by the DB. That INT would have lost the game.
Lions suck. Average QB and bad coach will spell disaster this season.
The Lions are bad to the bone , a Superbowl team
Only one problem: gaff Geoff
He plays good in the clutch consistently.
@@jackbelcher9917 Yeah, so well that’s why he didn’t go to the Super Bowl
@@vanpearsall wrong