Week 3: Lions @ Vikings predictions

[Texas Vike]

Just saw that Harrison Smith and A. Booth Jr. are OUT, Kendricks is questionable. Harry is dealing with a concussion, apparently. Cine and Mettellus are going to alternate to fill his spot (why hasn't Cine locked down this spot?!)

I know everyone (including Vegas) is predicting a bounce back game... but these are not yesterdays Lions. They have put up some solid numbers on Offense. It isn't a slam dunk in my eyes, and is likely to be a shoot out. Can this offense score enough points to keep up? Swift is a beast at RB and Williams is tough in goal line situations. They have some solid WRs... I think our D is about to get a good test.

I think we squeak one out, 38-35.

[StumpHunter]

The Lions numbers indicate that their offensive success is a bit of a fluke. They struggle at sustaining drives, near the bottom in NFL in 3 and outs per drive, TOP and plays per drive, but are near the top in points scored. That means they have thrived on the big play, and if we can take those away they should struggle to score. They also have one of the worst Olines in the NFL, grading out significantly worse than the Vikings according to PFF.

Those are the positives. On the negative side of things, DVOA thinks they are the 2nd best running team in the NFL, and the Vikings are the 2nd worst at stopping the run. PFF believes their receivers are better than ours overall, and that they have a better secondary.

Overall, this one looks like a Vikings win. They are at home and the Lions, well improved, have a lousy defense and are the Lions.

[cmoss84]

Home field advantage in the NFL is killer.

The offense will bounce back in a big way.

Swift is very good but is a little banged up. They have a few key components who are also banged up. St. Brown is a stud-he worries me most, especially with Harry out.

Vikings 33-24

[Iron Lion]

One win doesn't negate the "Same old Lions." I almost believe in my Lions' coaching staff, but I'm not quite there yet. We will see how this goes. Ya'll could win this easily, who knows.

[JJBreaksRecords]

I didnt see anything in the Eagles game that makes me think this is a sure win. The Lions Oline made some HUGE holes in a D that KO decided to only try Cook 8 times. Thats some really poor coaching. And a bonehead move by the HC with that TO. Not impressed with the new regime at all, thus far.

The D also could stop the passing attack of a run first QB. Thats pretty sad too.

24-21 Lions

[psjordan]

One win doesn't negate the "Same old Lions." I almost believe in my Lions' coaching staff, but I'm not quite there yet. We will see how this goes. Ya'll could win this easily, who knows.

One win doesn't negate the "Same old Vikings." I almost believe in my Vikings coaching staff, but I'm not quite there yet. We will see how this goes. Ya'll could win this easily, who knows.

Right backatcha.

[Iron Lion]

One win doesn't negate the "Same old Vikings." I almost believe in my Vikings coaching staff, but I'm not quite there yet. We will see how this goes. Ya'll could win this easily, who knows.

Right backatcha.

Hmm well, I think the Lions have a 1/3 shot at winning. What does same old Vikings even mean? You realize that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won our division more recently than my Lions have. Same old Vikings would presumably mean decent win percentage but coming short. Well, same old Lions is a bit uh... eh... I don't even want to say it.

[J. Kapp 11]

There is only one place, according to PFF, where one team has a significant advantage over the other — our offensive line vs. Detroit’s defensive line and front seven. Detroit’s highest-rated player along the D-line is DT Isaiah Buggs, and at 62.0, he barely edges out our worst O-lineman, center Garrett Bradbury at 60.8.

With that in mind, I think the Vikings need to revert to Zimmer ball just a bit. Philly ran the ball at will against this front seven. Washington gained only 88 yards, but part of that is because they fell behind 22-0 and never really tried to establish the run after that. Detroit is definitely vulnerable against the run, even more vulnerable than the Vikings. Get Dalvin Cook going on the ground, and Kirk can utilize play action, at which he excels.

With the way Detroit can run the ball, the Vikings can’t afford to get into an early deficit, like they did against Philly. Detroit has yet to play a road game, so Vikings fans — get your roar on. Let’s grab the early lead, then build on it and let our crowd affect the game.

[Texas Vike]

This game feels big. Detroit has been gaining ground recently. My biggest worry is can we score enough points to keep up with Detroit's offense? Our D is lacking key players and looked lost against Philly.

[Foreman44]

Even though it’s the Lions. 24-17 Vikings
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[J. Kapp 11]

This game feels big. Detroit has been gaining ground recently. My biggest worry is can we score enough points to keep up with Detroit's offense? Our D is lacking key players and looked lost against Philly.

Well, in fairness, they Looked lost in the first half.

In the second half, they gave up a little over 100 yards and 0 points.

The offense lost the Philly game. Three red zone interceptions. Plenty of chances to come back.

[Foreman44]

Wish I could watch it. For me it’s the red zone and Sirius /XM.

Sirius I guess I got smart. They had a deal. They did away with pretty quick. A one time 500 dollar payment for lifetime membership. This was 15-20 yrs ago. Paid for itself. But if this radio putts out that ends. So I will have my headsets on. Until the Vikings/Lions get into the red zone...

Enjoy the game

[MichaelRay82]

I don't like this team at all the coach is in over his head imo.

31-14 Detroit rolls. I see a 5-12 season ahead.

[VikingsFan84]

I don't like this team at all the coach is in over his head imo.

31-14 Detroit rolls. I see a 5-12 season ahead.

Based on 1 game?

[MichaelRay82]

I don't like this team at all the coach is in over his head imo.

31-14 Detroit rolls. I see a 5-12 season ahead.

Based on 1 game?

Our inability to make any adjustments on both sides of the ball was mind blowing. We stayed in that stupid shell D the entire game. Lol It was candy from a baby.