Comments on: Matthew Stafford returns to practice for Lions http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/27/matthew-stafford-returns-to-practice-for-lions/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:30:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: jimmylions http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/27/matthew-stafford-returns-to-practice-for-lions/#comment-2029515 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:36:14 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1329992#comment-2029515 The Vikings defense can’t just load up on the pass, so it will be a different game than last year.

It feels like the Lions have decided they are committed to creating a running game, but still tweaking how it is going to work.

The biggest thing that concerns me is Stafford’s accuracy the last couple of weeks. It’s like he’s hiding an injury.

I think you have to give the edge to the heartattack Lions in this one, just because it’s being played in Detroit. Regardless of the clock or the score, it’s always a bad idea to count out the Lions. That makes them fun to watch for sure.

]]> By: klunge http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/27/matthew-stafford-returns-to-practice-for-lions/#comment-2028345 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:42:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1329992#comment-2028345 Crazy refereeing notwithstanding, there have been alot of surprising outcomes this season so far, and we all should have learned to take nothing for granted or assume the outcome before a game starts. This could go either way, for sure.

Lions have improved the run game and rush defense, while strangely have not played to their ability as a passing offense or pass-rushing defense. They have all the same guys but seem like a different team.

Vikes have been surprising, Ponder is getting the job done better than expected, and Peterson…well, he is who he is.

On paper the Lions are better but that could be said about the Rams who they just squeaked past, and the Titans who they didn’t. This could just come down to homefield advantage, I’m hoping for Lions win but not assuming anything at this point!a

]]> By: Johnb21 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/27/matthew-stafford-returns-to-practice-for-lions/#comment-2028243 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:09:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1329992#comment-2028243 A colts fan taking a jab at the Lions? That’s like a 350 lb man calling a 250lb man fat…

Also, I will be looking forward to Stafford shredding the Vikings up and LeShoure running through that defense. Back to reality Queens.

]]> By: ajschn06 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/27/matthew-stafford-returns-to-practice-for-lions/#comment-2028221 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:03:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1329992#comment-2028221 As a Vikings fan, before the season I had this marked as a loss. However, looking at the way both teams have played this season, it should be a good game.

We won’t make it, but I really think we can compete for a playoff spot.

]]> By: colts419 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/27/matthew-stafford-returns-to-practice-for-lions/#comment-2028131 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:39:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1329992#comment-2028131 Watching the lions this season, thus far, I can almost hear rob schneiders character from waterboy in the stands…..”oh noooo……we suck again!”

]]> By: bcfalcon http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/27/matthew-stafford-returns-to-practice-for-lions/#comment-2028103 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:28:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1329992#comment-2028103 I believe he is the next top 5 QB IF he can stay healthy! I’ll be looking forward to him facing the vikings.

]]> By: thankheavenfornumberseven http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/27/matthew-stafford-returns-to-practice-for-lions/#comment-2028084 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:22:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1329992#comment-2028084 If he plays against the Vikings, he’ll definitely be playing through pain.

]]> By: purpleguy http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/27/matthew-stafford-returns-to-practice-for-lions/#comment-2028057 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:12:53 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1329992#comment-2028057 Stafford’s a good guy, glad he’s okay. It’s not like he relies upon his mobility like Mike Vick anyhow. All of that being said, I do hope he meets the Vikings’ D-linemen up close and personal several times on Sunday before he gets a chance to throw up TDs to megatron.

]]> By: mjkelly77 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/27/matthew-stafford-returns-to-practice-for-lions/#comment-2028022 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:57:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1329992#comment-2028022 Good news.

]]> By: gunndlewittlebaum http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/27/matthew-stafford-returns-to-practice-for-lions/#comment-2028021 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:56:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1329992#comment-2028021 Jared Allen approves of this. Rope ‘em up!

]]> By: det12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/27/matthew-stafford-returns-to-practice-for-lions/#comment-2028000 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:49:02 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1329992#comment-2028000 WoooooHooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

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