Their point differential is +10 compared to -9 and the Lions are healthier than they’ve been all season. The difference between the teams is WAY less than the record indicates.
Minny is better at this stage but it’s a winnable game. Still though, I’m surprised that the Lions are getting enough respect to be favored.
Detroit has the better offense.
Detroit has the better QB.
Detroit has the better running game.
Minnesota has the better WR
Defense = both suck but Detroit has improved recently and started creating turnovers.
Since the Hock trade
Detroit is 4-1
Minnesota is 4-1
Goff 7 TD to 1 INT
Cousins 7 TD to 4 INT
Detroit 142 scored vs 99 given up
Minny 116 points scored vs 136 given up
Detroit 3 TD from TE position
Minny 1 TD from TE position
Minny will try and get the ball to Hock. Make sure he doesn’t get lost. Double Jefferson as much as possible. LB’s need to not miss tackles vs Cook. Win the turnover battle. WIN !!
Even if he wins the division, which would be impossible not to do at this point with a 5 games lead. Winning the division doesn’t mean shit. Win a couple playoff games and you can come back and talk shit and I’ll give Cousins credit then.