Back To Top Form

By Mark Halpern

     The Detroit Lions had been limping over the last few weeks, with the defense unable to do its job. The offense was always in an early hole because of the defense and was turning the ball over. That was different last week, as both units showed up.

    Jared Goff was perfect last week by going for 278 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions. The offense was on point as rookie star Jahmyr Gibbs had 11 carries for 100 yards and a score, and David Montgomery went for 85 yards himself, starting to show why the Lions running back duo needs to be considered one of the top running games in the NFL. 

   As for the Passing game, Jared Goff found his friends five different times, and his BFF Amon-Ra St.Brown for seven receptions for 112 yards and a score, but the newest addition of Sam Laporta to the pack grab three of those five touchdowns, making an ever better cause for rookie of the year.

   The Lions’ defense might not have gotten sacks or interceptions, but the entire defense bottled up the Broncos and forced the Broncos’ defense to be on the field more and even more reasons to see why they are indeed a complete defense. The Lions have three crucial games to close the season as they play the Vikings and the Cowboys twice.