NFL 2025 season

[Jacko]

First game of the season I've missed. Defences largely absent until the Lions picks in the 3rd quarter.

From what I've read another defeat snatched from the jaws of victory by Purdy and Shanahan.

[Duffers]

With a brutally depleted defence I suspect the Luons are going to have to put up 35+ in every game to get a deep run.

Would love to see a re run of Lions v Bills in the Super Bowl.

[SausEggBaton]

Well, that's it, Falcons season is over, as I expect Buccs to beat Saints easily on the 5th.

See you all next season folks

[chasetownbaggie]

With a brutally depleted defence I suspect the Luons are going to have to put up 35+ in every game to get a deep run.

Shootout next week for the North. Vikings looked very good against the Packers the other night before they mysteriously conspired to nearly give us the win. The 2 point margin was not a fair reflection of the game, Vikings were much better than that. Packers did well for much of the game keeping Jefferson quiet but he eventually had an impact. Can't keep a good man down. Overall I think Lions deserve to win the North but if your defence is as depleted as you say, you're going to have to win it the hard way. Should be a good game

[Cuzer]

First game of the season I've missed. Defences largely absent until the Lions picks in the 3rd quarter.

From what I've read another defeat snatched from the jaws of victory by Purdy and Shanahan.

Purdy threw two interceptions when we were in great field position

Moody again is the problem and will have to go in the summer, missed two field goals and an extra point

He’s had that many chances and never improves

No issue on KC last night, some great play calling

Lions will have to improve on defence shipping that many points to the 49’ers reserves 
Cuzer

[Protheroe]

Lions Defence missing 7 Week One starters. If Anazalone gets back for the play offs that’ll help, Hutch reckons he might be back for the NFC Championship game. McNeil is the huge loss plus CB1 Carlton Davis.

Watched it again on 40 minutes this afternoon and Lions played soft for the majority of reps.

Given Niners cap issues it’ll be interesting to see who’s still there by August. Wonder whether they’ll pay Purdy as a there will be a lot of unemployed veteran QBs about. You can’t pay everyone

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From what I've read another defeat snatched from the jaws of victory by Purdy and Shanahan.

Not really. Second half 27-7 doesn’t support that

[Jacko]

Lions Defence missing 7 Week One starters. If Anazalone gets back for the play offs that’ll help, Hutch reckons he might be back for the NFC Championship game. McNeil is the huge loss plus CB1 Carlton Davis.

Watched it again on 40 minutes this afternoon and Lions played soft for the majority of reps.

Given Niners cap issues it’ll be interesting to see who’s still there by August. Wonder whether they’ll pay Purdy as a there will be a lot of unemployed veteran QBs about. You can’t pay everyone

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From what I've read another defeat snatched from the jaws of victory by Purdy and Shanahan.

Not really. Second half 27-7 doesn’t support that

Winning at HT again (21 - 13), Purdy picked twice 2nd half and Special Teams fucking up again suggests yes it was.

2nd half was 27 - 13

[Cuzer]

Compared to the Lions absentees the 9'ers are on a different scale

No way did the Lions play soft on any reps, the coach was bang up for it after last season, that's utter tosh

Was a lot closer than I anticipated in all honesty given the Lions this season and our well documented issues

Jared Goff was excellent as always, interesting re Purdy, he's nowhere near the finished article so I'd envisage his salary demands will be sensible as he's certainly work in progress

Cuzer

[Protheroe]

The difference is the Lions have a 14-2 record despite injuries to clutch players on defence - 21 absent or on IR at its peak, far far more than anyone else. Including the Niners whos offence was up against some fellas who have been literally picked up off the street in the last few weeks.

I doubt Purdy will settle for any less than Lawrence or Love - why would he?

[BurleyBaggie]

I was at the Niners game last night. Two teams with absence and injury in defence but it made for a cracking game to go to.