We now get to face a shitty, overrated Seahawks team, which is better than facing a very competent Giants team. The Giants scare me a lot more than Seattle
In fact our path through the playoffs is much better now, than had we won. If we win next week, we get to face another overrated team with a lot of weaknesses (Cowboys) as opposed to the hottest offense in the league (Falcons)
>we
I actually do work for the team, I'm one of the hydration specialists.
Lol whatever man.
I called the entire ending of Detroit's season after the Seattle Green Bay game a few weeks ago. I made money off this game because I knew they would blow it. After rooting for this shitty cursed team for 20+ years you start to know when the hearbreaks are.
A chance to win the division, at home, against that smug asshole Rodgers? Yeah, no, the SOL were destined to show up big time.
It'll be the same next week too
>acting smug because you knew the lions would fuck up
Ha, look at how great I am for being able to breath. Glad I put money on this.
Why are they so bad?
>implying everything is not proceeding exactly as planned
>implying we don't have the NFC right where we want it
Victory has defeated them brother.
WATER SUCKS
>SOL
>Made the playoffs
Maybe, just maybe, it's time for you to shut the fuck up.
What's the point of making the playoffs if you're just going to go one and done? Or are you actually suggesting the Lions can beat Seattle after that shit show the put on against Green Bay?
Any stupid thing can happen in the playoffs, Seahawks got BTFO at home just a few weeks ago.
But I think regardless of what happens, it was pretty gutsy of this team to put together 9 wins. They were missing a lot of guys, the running game and the defense was a joke all year and they still got 9 wins and managed to back in.
This.
Yeah, real gutsy to struggle to beat teams without winning records.
>There are Lions fans upset with making the playoffs
>These are the same people who shout SOL and 1 playoff win since 1957
Any Packers fans here? I want to kick your ass.
>muh teams without winning records stat
Lions were 5-0 against teams with 7 or 8 wins. If they hadn't beaten those teams they would've been .500 or better.
They swept the Vikings. Without that, they would've been a winning team and would be in the playoffs instead of the Lions. They beat the Redskins. Without that, the Redskins would be in the playoffs instead of the Lions.
They're rebuilding. Seriously. At the end of last season, they got a new GM and a new president and they essentially annihilated the front office. I can't find the article, but they literally specified this, noting how they're recovering from major losses in personnel over the last two years, bad contracts, and all the consequences of Mayhew and Millen. Something about a five year plan to change the culture and shit was noted.
A fuckload has already changed in the background, and it's honestly amazing the team got to where it did this season. Making the playoffs is further than I expected.
Two years ago, the Lions lost Suh and Fairley, insanely integral pieces of the defense (which was #1 in 2014, at least part of the year), and additionally Reggie Bush and a plethora of roleplayers. Then last year, they lose Calvin Johnson, Rashean Mathis, Stephen Tulloch (the latter two ALSO being integral to the defense), and even more roleplayers.
The team is very young, and drafted well this year, but past drafts still poison the Lions some; their offense suffered from a fuckload of busts.
Additionally, they've been injured as fuck all season, starting from the first couple games. People shit on the coaching staff, but Detroit has made it to the playoffs twice in three years, the second time at the start of a rebuild.
They're bad, but they're one of twelve that aren't sitting at home next week. Where are the Broncos? The Redskins? The Ravens? The Bucs? They came a cunthair away from taking the division, too.
None of this is supposed to excuse them, btw, I'm just listing out facts.
Maybe we're sick of getting excited about making the playoffs, going one and done and saying "oh well, at least we made the playoffs!"
Legitimately disregard anyone who chants SOL. They're not paying attention to anything that happens. They're either not really a fan, or legitimately a fucking idiot.
So you just want them to not make the playoffs?
All true. No matter what happens this season, I can't for next season. They are just going to get better in the coming years.
Enjoy being a real fan after they don't win a playoff game this year. Again.
I'd prefer them to be good enough to beat playoff teams. If you're thinking they actually have a chance against the Seahawks, then you deserve the disappointment you're going to feel next week.
Nah they're all too busy trying to find something to do other than drink shitty beer and fuck their sisters. You're among friends
The OL will be better, hopefully they get some DTs, and depth all around is desperately needed
I'm hoping mostly that Ameer will actually stay on the field for more than a game, and that Ebron start coming into his own and progresses further. He has finally silenced all the people calling him the last mistake of Mayhew, and I'm not going to argue the point; look at his stats. He's had some drops, but the whole team has. I hope to christ Levy is healthy and sticks around; he's my favorite player.
I'm really excited to see how much more Stafford can grow, as well. His rapport with Tate is pure magic, and I hope him and Marvin can hook up better as well.
I honestly hope Caldwell stays. Him, Cooter, and Austin have worked wonders. If anyone leaves, I would have to say Cooter, but he really just needs more experience. Austin is amazing, the safety packages he's been rolling out are clever as shit. It's not his fault this defense has almost no talent.
>I'd prefer them to be good enough to beat playoff teams.
And how the fuck do you propose that? Since it's apparently just that easy.
All of this. Quinn stated before the season even started this was a rebuilding year and the way they did business was the opposite of SOL who would have continued their downward spiral after going 1-4 at the beginning of the season. Seeing our new GM make moves to put the team in a position to win makes me a lot more confident the Lions will actually be contenders in the future.
Still we let the Packers off the hook. I fucking hate Rodgers now but damn we are all going to be impressed with the absolute bullshit he could pull off when he is gone.
>Lions have had 3 playoff appearances in the last 17 years
>complains about making the playoffs
I don't think we are in a position to be picky as fans. The Lions were not a good team we knew this the whole time the fact they made the playoffs at all is amazing.
Anyone else not miss Suh, despite what he brought to the D? All the flags the Packers got reminded me of how things used to be under Schwartz, and I realized there's no more dirty play and drama like there used to be with Suh and Dom.
When did we become entitled fans? Maybe we should just give our spot to the Bills or Redskins.
Did the Lions get completely blown the fuck out by the Cowboys and completely shut out in the second quarter?
Why would you say these things as if that didn't just happen last week?
Not worth the money, not worth the headache. I sorta miss Fairley though.
I missed Suh for a second but that was just because I wanted someone to blind side Rodgers after he did one of his fairy skip meme plays.
Fairley is one of those unfortunate cases of "got better after he left the team that drafted him." I will always cherish his pick up Rodgers spin him around and set him on his feet play that shit was funny. Fucking dumbass Mayhew and that retarded president signing him and Suh to those stupid huge deals for no reason.
>tfw you will never sign some big bouncer looking dude off the street to come in for one play and break both of Rodgers' legs.
He was a fat bitch who couldn't deal with coaching, desu. He did all right with the Rams last year, but can you even tell me who he's playing with this year, and what impact he's had?
kek I can agree with this
Also, the Lions got to 9-7 in the playoffs with the defense allowing a 105.3 passer rating, and 72.7% completions—worst in the NFL in both stats. Imagine what happens when the defense isn't dead and dogshit.
That would be fucking awesome.
Out of all the QBs who broke their legs last week, why couldn't one of them be Rodgers?
God has truly forsaken us
I'm not complaining about making the playoffs. Im saying the lions are at the point where making the playoffs and going one and done isn't good enough anymore. Despite the many playoff appearances recently (this year aside of course) I doubt many bengals fans are happy about the state of their team.
Lions are trending up, though, not down. Last year was 7-9 and absolutely awful. I maintain that Joe Lombardi was a Packers spy.
>making the playoffs and going one and done isn't good enough anymore.
I don't think you understand where this team is right now. This is not a finished product, here. Just because we didn't scorch the earth and get rid of the coach and QB and everybody doesn't mean this isn't Phase 1 of where this team is.
Is Quinn dare I say it Elite?
One of these years the NFC North is going to have enough of it and conspire to remove Rodgers.
>Just because we didn't scorch the earth and get rid of the coach and QB and everybody
Actually, they got rid of pretty much everyone BUT the coach and QB.
Unironically yes.
detroit.cbslocal.com
si.com
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>watched game with a couple of Walmart Wolverines
It is much better to watch with a poster like this then those entitled retards because at least they know that feel.
>inb4 The Lions win and somehow beat the Cowboys
Only in my dreams will this happen but a man can dream can't he?
>mfw I accepted the Lions were a meme team after week 6
>mfw I considered making the playoffs over achieving
>mfw anything they do now is over achieving
It's a liberating feeling knowing you are actually trending up and there is not doubt and despair hanging over everything.
Man, I wish we had gotten this matchup in 2014. I unironically think the Lions could have beaten the Seahawks then. If nothing else, it would have been the top two defenses playing head to head.
>Lost 42-21 against a banged up defense.
>Going back to the same stadium where it happened
Yeah not happening
I unironically think the Lions can win this year considering they almost beat Seattle last year and they had fucking Joe Lombardi calling plays still.
Yeah having Ameer would actually be nice lol. Really your whole post is how I feel exactly besides Levy being my favorite player. (That would be Stafford). Eitherway, we'll see how they do, should be fun though. If we even make it past game 1 of the playoffs I'm satisfied.
>only in my dreams
I haven't become so depressed the Lions lose in my dreams yet.
Yeah, they just lose in reality.
This I don't think there was a single point this season where I thought "yeah this team can compete for a Owl."A playoff win during a year where you know you are not the best team chance though could do wonders for the team.
>rematch against Godgers at Lambeau
Two times wasn't enough for you guys?
Yeah I know... but we still made the playoffs with a winning record. There are teams like the Bills who haven't been to a playoff in almost 20 years.
If I can make a case for Levy (or at least explain myself)
The final game of 2014, against the Packers, really solidified my appreciation for him. Particularly, this series:
>1-7-DET 7 (10:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) J.Starks up the middle to DET 5 for 2 yards (N.Suh).
>2-5-DET 5 (9:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) E.Lacy up the middle to DET 2 for 3 yards (N.Suh).
>3-2-DET 2 (8:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short middle to J.Nelson.
>PENALTY on DET-J.Ihedigbo, Defensive Pass Interference, 1 yard, enforced at DET 2 - No Play. X4
>1-1-DET 1 (8:49) L.Taylor and J.Tretter reported in as eligible. J.Kuhn left guard to DET 1 for no gain (A.Fluellen).
>2-1-DET 1 (8:03) J.Tretter reported in as eligible. A.Rodgers pass incomplete short right to A.Quarless.
>3-1-DET 1 (7:57) (Shotgun) A.Rodgers pass incomplete short right to J.Nelson.
>4-1-DET 1 (7:50) E.Lacy left tackle to DET 1 for no gain (E.Ansah). Yard marker changed due to change of possession.
Green Bay gets the ball at the goal line for what is essentially seven downs, and the Lions kept them out. It doesn't mention his name in the notes here, but he was instrumental to the plays - and really, all throughout the year. He was, and still is, more important to the defense than Suh ever was.
No they're gonna lose to the Gnats.
>888
Looks like 18-1 3: The Final Chapter is gonna happen.
Nah, Gnats a shit
The Falcons are going to annihilate whoever makes it to them.
Is Kek our guy?
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Matt Ryan is the new Tony Romo, he's never going to win another playoff game.
Fucking makes me teary eyed. I felt so bad for Suh after that year, he and everyone else on the D worked so fucking hard.
Fancam of that entire series:
SOL is real
I've lived it for 20+ years
Just because you believe the hype of this shit team with their shit defense doesn't mean you're a better fan than me it just means you're going to be more heartbroken after the next loss
24-16 Seahawks
In the last three years (2014 and 2016 mostly), the Lions have been historically good. This is entirely based on facts and statistics.
I am mad as fuck and heartbroken after losing the division too, man. It fucking sucks.
>falling for defeatist memes
>mfw newfags don't recognize the pattern
Lions are going 7-9 at best next year. Cap this.
I've had this nightmare too many times to not see it coming yet again. Shitting the bed completely against the fudgepackers was only the beginning.
Oh I'm not denying he's important to the defense or anything, it's just I think Stafford is an interesting quarterback. More of a personal preference thing, I think Levy is damned good.
And lost of the giants, cowboys, and packers. You expect them to get past any of them on top of potentially the falcons too?
Reminder that the lions still havent beaten a single playoff team this season
Just like brady and big ben? lol
Gaaaaaaaatorade