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Al Wildey's avatar

MCDC did NOT go for it on 4th down as I predicted. Even after the Bates blocked FG, not one time.

Likely this is an anomaly however it might well be the road more traveled for the foreseeable future. Just sayin’.

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John Luttermoser's avatar

I think the field goal that was blocked was the only fourth down that fit the profile of times he goes for it. Other than that, they kicked a field goal on fourth and 18, punted on fourth and 8, punted on fourth and 2 from their own 37, kicked a field goal on fourth and 9. None of the touchdown drives had a fourth down. In fact, only one of the five touchdown drives had a third down.

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JFL's avatar

They found Cowboys weaknesses and exploited them.

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John Luttermoser's avatar

Lions' offense sputtered some in the early going, but here are the possessions starting with 6:15 left in the first half:

Touchdown

Field goal on the last play of the half

Touchdown

Missed field goal after a 10-play drive

Field goal

Touchdown

Touchdown

Knees to kill the clock

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Michael Rost's avatar

I know Gibbs is the one that got all the scores, but I think Jamo was the best Lions skill player today. His comeback route was excellent.

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Robert Honeyman's avatar

Has Kennedy finally found his niche on the roster? It's been a long, hard road for this guy, even if he is irascible.

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Michael Rost's avatar

It's funny.... He was never on the 53 man roster because his lack of a special teams role, but it turns out he's the best kick returner on the team for the new rules..... Or maybe Dallas's kick coverage just sucks. I dunno.

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alena's avatar

Justin always gets these out right as game ends. He’s our MVP

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Clay T's avatar

Looks like The Collective needs to pick the Lions to lose the rest of the way.

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Michael Rost's avatar

Was coming here to post this very thing.

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Scott Flegel's avatar

Wow!

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Josh Boeve's avatar

Great coverage as usual Justin

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