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Then the Bills better take care of business before that day comes.

So that's not a hold and the other call was? Sure, refs. Sure.

Not going to say Delhomme was better as a pure player than Goff. But in crunch time, I would trust Delhomme way more than Goff. His clutchness is what made him work here, and I'm hoping some of those good moments Young had in tight moments is a sign he's also a QB that shines the best when it matters the most.

Well, that's an MVP throw... if you want Bills fans to vote for you.

I foresee the Rams fumbling this chance away.

Oh, a safety that wasn't intentional.

I hope XL watched that play and took some notes. That's how you take ownership of the ball.

I'd be happy getting another Coker-like player or another Thielen. We had too many drives killed or touchdowns left off the board because our receivers couldn't do their jobs. I understand wanting explosion, but we really need to work on efficiency. Anything to hold the ball longer, so that our defense plays less snaps.

I guess Johnson and Glenn have all the time in the world now to choose their next destination. History has shown even after a game like tonight, that usually doesn't affect interest. Although if both leave, I think Lions fans are going to have a much bigger pill to swallow. Things tend to go bad for teams that has their staff poached away.

That first turnover by Goff was the big turning point. And I even said it at the time on why the Lions were trying to be cute. It was 3rd and 1. You're running the ball great, and you need to keep doing it because your defense blows. But they instead go empty, Goff get stripped of the ball, and the Lions are on the backfoot from that point on forward. If there's something I do like about Canales and Bryce, they seem to be on the same page about turnovers. Flat out cannot have them and in the playoffs, those are often fatal. You could be the greatest offense in the NFL but you turn the ball over like that in games that truly matter, you lose.

I know injuries are playing a big part but it goes to show how you can't get away with not having a competent defense in the playoffs.

So apparently, Goff is 1-23 when down by 10 or more at the half. Not good news for Lions fans.

And approaching the half, Washington has already scored more against the Lions than against us. Oof.

More like Lions are better not putting the game on their QB's hands.

Jared Goff may be pulling off a Sam Darnold and turning into a pumpkin.

Again, look at these offenses taking little dinky plays and getting something explosive out of them.

Personally, once a QB gets past the line of scrimmage, they should only get the same protections any other player on offense would have.

Lions can do a little dump-off like that and get a big play. We do that, we lose two yards.

One of the biggest lessons life has taught me.

Going empty on 3rd and 1 even though you're running the ball well? Sometimes, you get a little too cute and it bites you hard.

Whatever the case, it's somewhat similar to what Canales does from time to time, calling pass after pass after pass. You're just begging for the defense to tee up on it and get your QB in big trouble, especially when your O-line isn't the best in pass protection already.

In fairness, the Cowboys and Steelers haven't played well enough recently to be in position to benefit from favorable calls. Also, I still remember that Steelers vs Seahawks Super Bowl. I may not care much for the Seahawks, but man, it sure looked like the referees were doing everything in that game so that Cowher could finally get a ring.

I checked and after the Mixon touchdown, the Texans ran the ball one time for the remainder of the game. It's almost like after the Fairbairn missed XP, the offense played as though they were down multiple scores.

Boy, now the Texans are just hoping Stroud didn't suffer a serious injury just now.

Stroud is not Mahomes enough to get those calls.