The game seemed winnable, even the final line looked in the Lions favor, well all but one stat. Kevin Smith averaged 4.7 yards per carry while all Cincinnati running backs averaged only 3.1 yards. The Lions Defense also held Carson Palmer to a below average game, he finished with a quarterback rating of about 65.
So what was it that made the Lions lose this game in a 23-13 effort you might ask? The Lions continued to allow the Bengals to convert on late downs. The Bengals went 6-16 on converting third downs and also converted their only fourth down of the afternoon.
As I mentioned earlier however, Kevin Smith had a pretty decent game. Smith amassed 75 yards on 16 carries against the Bengals. While he still isn't showing the break away speed we would like in a running back (his longest run was for 17 yards) he did pick up strong yardage in between the tackles, which makes me believe he could be a quality complementary back in the future when the Lions get a balanced team.
More game coverage can be found on www.freep.com and www.detnews.com
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Monday, December 7, 2009
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Time for a Rebound?
This week the Lion's have a chance to grab a second victory for the season. Detroit enters Qwest Field with the possibility of their three biggest weapons returning to the field. For the first time in weeks Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford and Kevin Smith all can potentially play this week according to www.freep.com.
If you ask me this could provide enough of an offensive boost to make the Lions competitive in any game they play in this year. Stafford has been progressively better in each game this year, Kevin Smith provides a solid presence in the backfield and Calvin Johnson is one of the best wideouts in league. Against a team with a 2-5 record I would like to tell you that this would be enough to get the Lions another victory, and I would if this game were being played at home. Unfortunately this game will be played at Qwest Field, often considered the loudest stadium in the NFL, where the Seahawks have already shutout two teams this season. The Seahawks shutout the Jaguars 41-0 earlier this season and the Rams, who beat the Lions last week, 28-0.
So while I would like to reassure you and tell you that this is the week the Lions get another elusive victory I think the Seattle just plays to well at home for the Lions to steal this one. So to answer my question "Is it time for a rebound?" well, maybe next week.
If you ask me this could provide enough of an offensive boost to make the Lions competitive in any game they play in this year. Stafford has been progressively better in each game this year, Kevin Smith provides a solid presence in the backfield and Calvin Johnson is one of the best wideouts in league. Against a team with a 2-5 record I would like to tell you that this would be enough to get the Lions another victory, and I would if this game were being played at home. Unfortunately this game will be played at Qwest Field, often considered the loudest stadium in the NFL, where the Seahawks have already shutout two teams this season. The Seahawks shutout the Jaguars 41-0 earlier this season and the Rams, who beat the Lions last week, 28-0.
So while I would like to reassure you and tell you that this is the week the Lions get another elusive victory I think the Seattle just plays to well at home for the Lions to steal this one. So to answer my question "Is it time for a rebound?" well, maybe next week.
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