LOUD WHISPER

By Mark Halpern

    In a weekend filled with upsets, the Detroit Lions team and fans weren’t upset. The Lions pulled off a monstrous win, but with all the eyes on the Jets beating the Eagles, the Browns beating the 49ers, or even the way Miami dismembered the Panthers, the Lions win was not heavily discussed.

        I have said how much I like Goff, whether he throws a pick or not. In this game, he was fantastic by going 20/44, 353 yards, and 2 TDs with no interceptions. The wide receivers were all targeted in this game, as Goff hit ten different receivers. St. Brown returned to fashion with a 12-reception game for 124 yards and a TD. The other good news was the return of Jameson Williams getting in the endzone on a nice 45-yard dime from Goff. The Biggest concern came out of the backfield as David Montgomery only ran the ball six times, and because Gibbs was out, Craig Reynolds got ten carries for 15 yards. The running game was the weakest it has been for the Lions since week 2.

     On the Defensive side, you can’t criticize perfection. Not only did the Lions record three sacks and, picked off apprentice Baker and held the Buccaneers to no offensive touchdowns. The Defense is in the top echelon in the league and should be significantly feared going forward. The Lions will take on a formidable team in the Baltimore Ravens next Sunday.