https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sport ... 738557007/For the second time this season, a coaching decision to attempt a long field goal in the fourth quarter nearly cost the Detroit Lions a game, and in this case, potentially a playoff spot.
He addressed it...very weakly...in his post-game, saying with three time-outs that time isn't really a factor.MWmetalhead wrote: ↑Sun Dec 18, 2022 4:45 pmSaleh with a minute to play in regulation and all three timeouts in his pocket, with the ball still on the Jets' own end of the field, allowed 25 full seconds to run off the game clock between snaps. What a fucking idiot.
Y'see, other coaches make bonehead decisions. 
I'd lay decent odds (at least) on the Lions getting one heck of a Christmas present, as all three of their closest playoff contenders will be on the road to face a double-digit-win team: The Giants go to Minnesota, Washington to San Francisco, Seattle to Kansas City. Even one of those three winning would be a surprise.moldyoldie wrote: ↑Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:51 amIt's not quite that simple. Even if the Lions win out, those other teams vying for a spot need to do some losing, but you're right, the odds certainly improve greatly.
A potential monkey wrench in this scenario is that the Vikings, Niners, and Chiefs have clinched their divisions and may be playing their scrubs.Mike wrote: ↑Mon Dec 19, 2022 10:53 pmI'd lay decent odds (at least) on the Lions getting one heck of a Christmas present, as all three of their closest playoff contenders will be on the road to face a double-digit-win team: The Giants go to Minnesota, Washington to San Francisco, Seattle to Kansas City. Even one of those three winning would be a surprise.moldyoldie wrote: ↑Sat Dec 17, 2022 3:51 amIt's not quite that simple. Even if the Lions win out, those other teams vying for a spot need to do some losing, but you're right, the odds certainly improve greatly.
The only way we don't move up to take the spot currently held by Washington next week is if we manage to blow it, too.
I'm just glad the Rams lost.MWmetalhead wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 7:29 amI'm fearful Green Bay wins out and we wind up finishing 8 - 9 on the year.
I won't go so far as to say that is my prediction (yet); I'm just fearful of that scenario playing out.
I'm not. A Rams win would have knocked GB out of playoff contention. MW's scenario is now a possibility. Thankfully the Packers have 2 very tough upcoming games against Miami and Minnesota. We do NOT want them playing Detroit for a playoff berth. Granted, GB needs a lot more help than Detroit does and they may still be dead in the water come the final game against Detroit even if they do win their next 2 games, but still....moldyoldie wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 8:42 amI'm just glad the Rams lost.MWmetalhead wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 7:29 amI'm fearful Green Bay wins out and we wind up finishing 8 - 9 on the year.
I won't go so far as to say that is my prediction (yet); I'm just fearful of that scenario playing out.
I guess I'm not as 'playoff hungry" this year as most of you seem to be. I'll admit I'd savor the moment as much as anyone, but I'm looking to next year to be our year to dominate and a top five draft pick, especially a stud D-lineman, would go a long way toward that end.bmw wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 9:13 amChiefs, 49ers, and Vikings are all still playing for seeding and as much home field advantage as possible (and all are still alive for a 1st round bye), so they won't be going into 2nd stringer mode, at least not this coming weekend.
The schedule this weekend couldn't be any more favorable for Detroit. Of the 5 games that impact their playoff odds in any meaningful way:
Detroit favored by 2.5 over Carolina
KC favored by 9.5 over Seattle
Minnesota favored by 3.5 over the Giants
San Fran favored by 7 over Washington
Miami favored by 6 over Green Bay
The mathematical expected outcome is that 4 of those 5 games go their way with an extremely high probability that at least 3 go their way.
I'm not. A Rams win would have knocked GB out of playoff contention. MW's scenario is now a possibility. Thankfully the Packers have 2 very tough upcoming games against Miami and Minnesota. We do NOT want them playing Detroit for a playoff berth. Granted, GB needs a lot more help than Detroit does and they may still be dead in the water come the final game against Detroit even if they do win their next 2 games, but still....moldyoldie wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 8:42 amI'm just glad the Rams lost.MWmetalhead wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 7:29 amI'm fearful Green Bay wins out and we wind up finishing 8 - 9 on the year.
I won't go so far as to say that is my prediction (yet); I'm just fearful of that scenario playing out.
Who can possibly argue with that!
I'm not. A Rams win would have knocked GB out of playoff contention. MW's scenario is now a possibility. Thankfully the Packers have 2 very tough upcoming games against Miami and Minnesota. We do NOT want them playing Detroit for a playoff berth. Granted, GB needs a lot more help than Detroit does and they may still be dead in the water come the final game against Detroit even if they do win their next 2 games, but still....
