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Crixcyon's avatar

I listened on the radio. It seemed like the officials were on strike for much of the game. Both sides took a beating from non-calls and questionable calls. How was that sack not a safety? Anyway, maybe Kirby comes back but what about Branch? TK filed in well as a kickoff and punt returner. He deserves a game ball.

John Lawton's avatar

I will always love beating Dallas. Lamb going out of that game helped greatly. Kennedy was inspiring, great job on the straight ahead returns that just grabbed real estate. Jamo, fantastic. O-Line and game plan, first rate. Hutch needs to have a Pro Bowl level last four games, especially against the Rams. Love to see him bounce Stafford off the turf a couple times next weekend. Reed looked awful to me last night, really need him to step up, too.

Brian's avatar

Big win, and whew. Some of the same concerns remain, and it will still be a challenge to do what needs to be done, probably without Branch and Joseph now. And despite his pressures, we can officially wonder out loud if Hutch is at the level of 45 million-and I am a huge Hutch fan

Thomas Keating's avatar

I agree and I too am a big hutch fan.

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’.

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.

JFL's avatar

They found Cowboys weaknesses and exploited them.

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

John Hunter's avatar

Wow! Great summary of offensive mastery starting two possessions before halftime.

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.

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.

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.

alena's avatar

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

Thomas Keating's avatar

JR totally nailed the Muhammad add

Clay T's avatar

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

Michael Rost's avatar

Was coming here to post this very thing.

Josh Boeve's avatar

Great coverage as usual Justin