rob_shadows Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 5 hours ago, diehardlionfan said: I’ve watched both playoff games. I didn’t move or speak for either. No cheering, NOTHING. My wife thinks I must be in shock. It really hasn’t sunk in. I’ve cheered for the Lions for 60 years. I always thought they’d win a superbowl but as time passed I thought they’d win an NFC Championship, then I settled for a playoff game. As life has turned out this will likely be my last superbowl They Have the will, character, determination and belief in themselves to win. Wait that sounds a bit cryptic, you doin alright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionArkie Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 6 hours ago, diehardlionfan said: I’ve watched both playoff games. I didn’t move or speak for either. No cheering, NOTHING. My wife thinks I must be in shock. It really hasn’t sunk in. I’ve cheered for the Lions for 60 years. I always thought they’d win a superbowl but as time passed I thought they’d win an NFC Championship, then I settled for a playoff game. As life has turned out this will likely be my last superbowl They Have the will, character, determination and belief in themselves to win. If we win it all, I look forward to your victory post. In the mean time, I'm glad they have given you something to take in -- in a positive way for once. Here's to many more superbowls for you. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 7 hours ago, Herodreamer79 said: attack the right side of the 49ers oline in obvious passing downs -that is where we are weakest. flood the middle of the field and make purdy throw outside the numbers. beware of CMC out of the backfield dont play single high safety, dont play man coverage, and be careful with blitzing... Purdy will shred you to pieces. on offense - Gibbs is your greatest weapon. 49ers defense has trouble setting the edge. if Ambry Thomas is on the field... he is a PI machine... especially deep throws. just throw it up - he'll panic and tackle your receiver. EZ money their linebacks are insane... Warner and Greenlaw are monsters. middle of the field vs this defense is a hazard zone. RZ defense is a strength of the 49ers.... they have been great at holding opponents to field goals from inside the 20 as of late Green Bay had the right idea they just couldnt finish... play ball control... run Gibbs and Monty... shorten the game leverage your massive oline. The Browns and the Ravens took it to the 49ers. Played bully-ball and beat-up. 49ers are tremendous front runners. if they get up 2 scores on you it's very hard to come back. it unlocks Shanahan's Play action leverage and you're done. they will just snowball you out of the stadium Close games is where they get into trouble... Shanahan gets inside his own head out thinks himself, gets scared to lose... yeah. I have heard a couple of times this season that the 49rs offense isn't built to play from behind. If the Lions can get off to a fast start and build a decent lead things could be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 22 hours ago, teude said: Suh next? Our TE's coach was the Cardinals TE's coach the last few years so he has experience with Ertz. I am guessing thats why he was brought in at this point. He obviously will be behind the 8 ball as far as knowing play calls and schemes but I am guessing he will focus on 10-20 plays and given he is a vet and hopefully smart will be solid enough to fill that backup TE roll. This staff has been very picky about who and when they add players to the roster so I don't expect a huge roll for him but we at least have a seasoned vet if Laporta goes down. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionArkie Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 1 hour ago, Sllim Pickens said: Our TE's coach was the Cardinals TE's coach the last few years so he has experience with Ertz. I am guessing thats why he was brought in at this point. He obviously will be behind the 8 ball as far as knowing play calls and schemes but I am guessing he will focus on 10-20 plays and given he is a vet and hopefully smart will be solid enough to fill that backup TE roll. This staff has been very picky about who and when they add players to the roster so I don't expect a huge roll for him but we at least have a seasoned vet if Laporta goes down. One that has Superbowl experience as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herodreamer79 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 2 hours ago, Just Want A Title said: I have heard a couple of times this season that the 49rs offense isn't built to play from behind. If the Lions can get off to a fast start and build a decent lead things could be interesting. fast starting against the 49ers is the first step to beating them. coming out and scoring a TD and then forcing a 3 and out will put Shanahan on the backfoot and take away his tempo-initiative. that's what you want. get shanahan reacting to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 18 minutes ago, Herodreamer79 said: fast starting against the 49ers is the first step to beating them. coming out and scoring a TD and then forcing a 3 and out will put Shanahan on the backfoot and take away his tempo-initiative. that's what you want. get shanahan reacting to you. It’s important to us as well. In the 14 wins we have had this year, we have scored first in 12 of them. The only game we lost that we scored first in was the Dallas game which we actually won but the refs stole it from us. Which means in games we don’t score first, we are 2-5 in. So I think that’s partly why we take the ball to start the game but also need to make sure we start fast. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardlionfan Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 13 hours ago, rob_shadows said: Wait that sounds a bit cryptic, you doin alright? I’m old. and the body and mind start to break down. Such is life. Not cryptic but am a yelling, gesturing, cheering maniac. Even the dog hides when the Lions are playing. It’s totally out of character for me. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepler Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 Really pulling for you guys this game. Go kick their *****! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Apparently, Alex Anzalone has been playing through fractured ribs since the final game of the season. You can definitely tell it has affected his play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Want A Title Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 It looks like we might actually get to see James Houston IV for the NFC Championship: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/1/25/24050555/james-houston-injury-update-very-close-returning-detroit-lions-san-francisco-49ers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detfan782004 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Looking like Debo playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage84 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status Jonah Jackson G Knee DNP DNP Unspecified Chase Lucas CB Illness (-) DNP Unspecified Frank Ragnow C Ankle/Toe/Knee/Back DNP DNP Unspecified Kalif Raymond WR Knee DNP DNP Unspecified Alex Anzalone MLB Shoulder/Ribs LP LP Unspecified Sam LaPorta TE Knee DNP LP Unspecified Josh Reynolds WR Ribs LP LP Unspecified James Houston DE Ankle FP FP Unspecified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage84 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 minute ago, Karnage84 said: Player Position Injury Wed Thu Fri Game Status Jonah Jackson G Knee DNP DNP Unspecified Chase Lucas CB Illness (-) DNP Unspecified Frank Ragnow C Ankle/Toe/Knee/Back DNP DNP Unspecified Kalif Raymond WR Knee DNP DNP Unspecified Alex Anzalone MLB Shoulder/Ribs LP LP Unspecified Sam LaPorta TE Knee DNP LP Unspecified Josh Reynolds WR Ribs LP LP Unspecified James Houston DE Ankle FP FP Unspecified The practice reports are leading up to Thursday. Still haven't seen Friday practice designations. There was an MLive article that made it out like LaPorta was out but it appears that was just a "projection" since he was DNP on Thursday. Estimated: Jackson - Out Lucas - TBD Ragnow - IN Raymond - Out Anzalone - In LaPorta - In/TBD Reynolds - In Houston - In (wait to see if coaching staff brings him up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nnivolcm Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Just now, Karnage84 said: The practice reports are leading up to Thursday. Still haven't seen Friday practice designations. There was an MLive article that made it out like LaPorta was out but it appears that was just a "projection" since he was DNP on Thursday. Estimated: Jackson - Out Lucas - TBD Ragnow - IN Raymond - Out Anzalone - In LaPorta - In/TBD Reynolds - In Houston - In (wait to see if coaching staff brings him up) I saw that article and they weren't clear if he was out for the game or out for the practice. Pretty poor reporting imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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