The Detroit Lions takeover is in full swing, Ladies and Gentlemen. From flooding Lambeau with
Honolulu blue to drowning Tampa Bay in dominant fashion, there really is no better fan base
than the Detroit Lions. If you haven’t gotten on the train yet, it might be too late because we’re
leaving the station.
In America’s game of the week we saw the Lions’ defense show out once again by holding the
Buccaneers to just two field goals, and the offense got everyone involved playing their third team
this season who is in the top 15 of total defense. It doesn’t matter that the Bucs have arguably
one of the worst offenses in the league, putting up that performance is a tough task to pull off.
I don’t know what has gotten into me, but I’ve just been in such a good mood for the past month.
The vibes are just going to get higher and higher as this season progresses, especially if Jared
Goff and the rest of the Lions continue this tear. Speaking of JG, the guy put up a casual 353
yards and 2 TDs while going 30-44, that’s a 107.5 quarterback rating by the way.
Goff wasn’t alone last Sunday though, as he found his favorite target, Amon Ra St. Brown, 12
times for a score and 124 yards. St. Brown got main course, but the other receivers got to eat too
as Jameson Williams hauled in a 45 yard bomb from Goff for a touchdown, Josh Reynolds
picked up a few key receptions, and Sam LaPorta averaged 9 yards on 4 receptions. The
versatility that the receiving corps has shown this season is very much welcomed.
You might be wondering, what about David Montgomery? Well, he was questionable to return in
the second quarter after a rib injury took him off the field. It looked like it was going to be worse
as the cart started to make its way on the field, but being the dawg that he is, Montgomery
walked off on his own power. It’s still up in the air if he’ll be ready to get back on the field for
week 7.
We know the offense played good, but the defense showed out once again and made Baker
Mayfield look like he’s never touched a football before. A measly 19/37 performance in the air
with an interception to Will Harris brought forth a 22.9 QB rating, tough looks for the former
number one overall pick.
In other defensive categories, I would say it was a slow day for the Lions pass rush game. Don’t
get me wrong, there was a lot of big stops that held the Bucs to just a field goal or forced the
turnover on downs, but for a team that we’ve been accustomed to seeing getting into the
backfield consistently, I just didn’t see it this week. However, Tampa Bay does have a seasoned
and talented offensive line, so you can’t knock the guys too much.
This game, along with the week one win against the Chiefs, showed people that the Lions aren’t
like what we’ve seen before. Countless NFL analysts, sports podcasters, and the average NFL
fans know that the Honolulu blue wave is coming for any city that the Lions are playing in.
When every game on the schedule is a home game, only an idiot would bet against Detroit.

This upcoming game is against the Baltimore Orioles, who have a defense that holds teams to
less than 260 yards per game and an offense that’s been crossing that 300 yard marker almost
every week. If Montgomery is out for this week, expect a heavy passing scheme from the Lions,
as well as a defensive effort that will have to contain a very elusive Lamar Jackson. It’s a tall
order, but I’m not worried one bit.
I don’t want to gate keep the Lions from anyone, but if you didn’t love us at our 0-16 season then
you sure as everything don’t deserve us at our peak. I don’t care if this team is 5-1, 1-5, or
somewhere in between. It’s Detroit grit for the onepride.

Lions head to Baltimore to take Harbaugh's Brother's Ravens.

Game kicks off at 1:00pm on WBRN 1460am, 107.7fm, and 96.5fm.

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