2 guys look solid again.

[panthers55]

You definitely have to commit to tackling when you play AP. All hands on deck. Everybody rallys to the ball. All those cliché's. You hope to limit his impact, because he will get his.

The best way to beat AP is to score every time you get the ball. They are not built to keep up, and it shows. They know they have a problem scoring, hence giving Cassell another shot. But, even on the road, I think our Defense can slow them down. Take AP out of the game by scoring. Simple.

The Vikes are having a hard time on Offense. This week should be no different.

We are moving the ball on Offense. We just have to learn to score, and get rid of those pesky WTF? moments. Not going to lie. This Offense scares me. We can move the ball, but we can't score? Why is that? What can we change?

We used to be pretty good in the Red Zone. Now...not so much. Fix that, and we can be good. Because this Offense between the 20s is one damm fine Offense. Then we get into scoring position...plays break down, penalties rear their ugly heads, those pesky WTF? moment happen.

Personally, I really think this team is cursed. For years we could always blame our woes on the Defense. We couldn't outscore teams, nor could we stop them from scoring. Nowadays, it is the opposite. We can keep the opposition at bay, but we can't seem to score enough to win. WTF?

I've been a Lions fan my whole life. And I have seen more WTF? moments in the last two years to baffle even me.

Sorry for the rant.

I agree we will need to outscore them.  They are averaging over 28 points on offense so the only way to win is to score a bunch and do it early hoping to take them out of running the ball all day.  At least we are built to stop the run.  If we can't score at least 24 we aren't going to win.

[iamhubby1]

I agree we will need to outscore them.  They are averaging over 28 points on offense so the only way to win is to score a bunch and do it early hoping to take them out of running the ball all day.  At least we are built to stop the run.  If we can't score at least 24 we aren't going to win.

We have moved the ball well so far this year. If we can continue that trend, and also get points, we should be able to pressure their O in pressing and making some mistakes.

Slow down AP, and get pressure on Cassell. With just the front 4 is the key. Let the back 7 make the plays. Or at least that is what I am hoping.

I hate not believing we can spank the Vikes. They are in shambles right now.