11/27/08 - Titans @ Lions

Shinma · #1 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 06:04 AM

Once again, we gather with our friends and family to eat good food,
drink good wine, and watch Lions football.
The Lions are 33-33-2 on Thankgiving, all-time.

Presents the following thread:

@

(10-1) @ (0-11)

Your Detroit Lions
vs.
The Tennesee Titans

NFC Conference
Week 13

Location: Ford Field, Detroit, Mich.
Date: November 27th, 2008
Time: 12:30pm EST

Shinmas' completely arbitrary players
spotlight of the week:

Lions:
Dante Culpepper

If the Lions are going to win a game, its
going to be on the strength of your arm.
Here's a hint: Throw it to CJ.

Titans:
Lendale White

Please don't do too much damage, I have
fantasy football playoffs going on!

This game is a presentation of:

Television Broadcast Provided by:

DirecTV channel 711
DirecTV HD channel 711-1

Radio Broadcast Provided by:

Channel 127

Video highlights of the Lions 38-20 loss to the Panthers:
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80cb7a60

Recap of the Lions loss to Tampa Bay:

Buccaneers overcome 17-point deficit to rally past winless Lions

DETROIT -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting pretty good at rallying against bad teams after digging big holes.

Tampa Bay fell behind the winless Detroit Lions by 17 points, then scored five unanswered touchdowns en route to a 38-20 victory Sunday.

The Buccaneers came back from a 24-3 deficit two weeks ago against the lowly Kansas City Chiefs and won in overtime.

"We don't seem to make it easy on ourself and it's not always pretty," Jeff Garcia said. "But we find ways to do it."

Tampa Bay (8-3) earned its third straight victory to maintain its strong standing in the playoff race.

Detroit (0-11) moved a step closer toward becoming the NFL's first 0-16 team.

"We've played so bad that we actually have something to play for now," kicker Jason Hanson said.

The Bucs trailed the Lions 17-0 after the first quarter before all three phases scored to contribute to a rout.

"That's worse than frustrating," Hanson said. "It's embarrassing."

Warrick Dunn ran for a touchdown and Garcia connected with Ike Hilliard and Jerramy Stevens for scores in the second quarter to put the Bucs ahead 21-17.

Rookie Clifton Smith returned a punt 70 yards early in the third to give them an 11-point cushion.

Garcia's second fumble of the game gave Detroit the ball in Tampa Bay territory, but Ronde Barber stepped in front of Daunte Culpepper's next pass and returned it 65 yards for a 35-17 lead and his seventh career score off an interception.

Hilliard failed to handle the ensuing punt and Detroit gained just 4 yards, settling for Hanson's second field goal of the game and the 400th of his career.

Tampa Bay tried to give the Lions the ball back quickly, but Cory Redding was called for a late hit on third down to keep a drive alive that ended with Matt Bryant's 48-yard field goal to end the scoring.

"We've proved that we can be a gritty team," Barber said. "We proved that we can show a lot of character and come back when we're down, especially on the road."

Dunn -- starting in place of the injured Earnest Graham -- accounted for 127 yards of offense and his 13-yard run started Tampa Bay's comeback in the second quarter.

Carnell "Cadillac" Williams had 27 yards rushing on 16 carries in his first game since a knee injury almost ended his career 14 months ago.

Garcia was 13-of-18 for 165 yards with two TDs, no interceptions and two fumbles.

Culpepper completed just eight of 20 passes for 121 yards, a score and two interceptions -- both to Barber. The lackluster quarterback was benched in the third quarter.

"Do I agree with it? No, but I accept it fully," Culpepper said.

Culpepper had to go back in the game because Drew Stanton was sidelined with a concussion.

Detroit's Kevin Smith ran for 86 yards and Calvin Johnson had 66 yards receiving and a TD, which sparked a strong start.

Daniel Bullocks scooped up Garcia's first fumble and returned it 44 yards for a score and Hanson kicked a field goal to give the Lions a 17-0 lead -- their largest of the season -- late in the first quarter.

The lowly Lions, though, fell apart in every way.

"No one is quitting, but we don't know how to win," defensive tackle Shaun Cody said.

Detroit coach Rod Marinelli -- who is 10-33 overall and 1-18 since midway through last season -- insisted he hasn't approached a breaking point heading into a Thanksgiving matchup with the Tennessee Titans (10-1).

"I cannot have any doubts. I can't flinch," Marinelli said. "I owe these men every ounce of energy I have. I'm getting up and going to work enthusiastically."

Notes:
Barber's 11th touchdown off interceptions and fumble returns puts him in third place in league history behind Rod Woodson (13) and Aeneas Williams (12). ... Tampa Bay's Jimmy Wilkerson had two sacks, matching his previous total this season and doubling the sack total from his first five seasons. ... Garcia has lost two fumbles twice in his career and both times it was at Detroit. ... DE Jared DeVries (hand) and LBs Ernie Sims (ankle) were among the Lions injured in the game. ... Clifton Smith, who was cut during training camp and activated in October from the practice squad, is the first Buc with a kickoff and punt return for TDs. "The return game was almost laughed at here for years," coach Jon Gruden said. "We weren't able to take a kick back, and this guy comes out of nowhere and is taking a punt and a kickoff back. He has breakaway speed and he has really made a big impact here in a couple big wins." The Lions became the sixth team since 1970 to lead by more than 17 points in a game and lose by more than 17 points in the same game.

NFC North Standings:
Chicago Bears (6-5, .545)
Minnesota Vikings (6-5, .545)
Green Bay Packers (5-6, .455)
Detroit Lions (0-11, .000)

Lions Injury News:
A. Lewis - OUT, Pectoral
M. Furrey - OUT, Concussion
D. Orlovsky - OUT, R. Hand
D. Raiola - OUT, Hand

Titans Injury News:
N. Harper - Questionable, Ankle
J. Jones - Questionable, Foot
C. Allred - Probable, Concussion
K. Bulluck - Probable, Chest

Shinma · #2 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 06:24 AM

Actually, the game is on CBS.

cruzer1 · #3 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 06:34 AM

This is David vs. Goliath, yet David doesn't have any stones to sling.

Awesome pic, by the way.

detroitdan · #4 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 06:45 AM

Maybe they'll surprise, us...or maybe not. Even though I'm Canadian this has always been one of my favourite days of the year. The Lions aren't on national TV all that often so we should enjoy the spotlight. Enjoy the turkey and enjoy the game!

wingedwheel · #5 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 07:40 AM

In spite of everything...

GO LIONS!

Mschottey1985 · #6 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 08:23 AM

99/100 Titans win this game. Improve that percentage just a little bit because its Thanksgiving...

Realistic Prediction: Titans 37/Lions 17
Glass Half-Full Prediction: Titans 30/Lions 24
Hopeful Prediction: Lions 28/Titans 24

Todd · #7 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinma

Actually, the game is on CBS.

yeah

Lbh24 · #8 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shinma

Actually, the game is on CBS.

Really, you're doing us all a favor by telling us to watch something else.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Chaz · #9 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 08:42 AM

I am starting White on my FF team and I figure he is going to have some serious points (unless he gets injured).. CBS! ugh..surprise we don't have a losing record oveall, but that will change..I just hope the embarrassment is not sooooo bad..

Go Lions

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

waffel · #10 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 09:57 AM

I'm looking forward to seeing K-Smith run in the first quarter. After 15 minutes I expect the lions to be down 17 and abandon the running game. I love the lions, but its crunch time in fantasy and Chris Johnson is the man.

edit: and why did you pick Fatdale for the titans as the picture? He's an overweight TD vulcher :[

Shinma · #11 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waffel

edit: and why did you pick Fatdale for the titans as the picture? He's an overweight TD vulcher :[

I'm in two fantasy football playoff games this week, and both of my opponents have him.

MTS fantasy football playoffs start next week.

Buddha · #12 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 10:19 AM

Come on Titans! Keep that dream alive!

cruzer1 · #13 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 10:25 AM

0-16 or bust!

Acuracljl · #14 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:04 AM

Optimistically drunk this tahanksgiving- Go LIOns

Happy Thanksgiving to all as I am glad God provided football in my life to enjoy.

wingnut736 · #15 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acuracljl

Optimistically drunk this tahanksgiving- Go LIOns

Happy Thanksgiving to all as I am glad God provided football in my life to enjoy.

well, football was provided in my life as well, but it sure is hard to enjoy the lions. i'll do my best today.

Shinma · #16 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:11 AM

The Lions are in the magical throwbacks... They might have an outside shot...

Chaz · #17 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:12 AM

YEA! CBS guys said we have all the makings to go 0-16!

waffel · #18 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:14 AM

The last winless team to play on thanksgiving was... the lions! in '01.

I'm so proud!

lordstanley · #19 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:16 AM

After the 4-game winning streak in August that showed us what the real Lions are like, the team has been in a bit of the doldrums ever since. But quality teams can turn on their game like a light switch when the chips are down, so I expect the Lions to get into crunch time mode and win handily over the slumping Titans today. But I'll settle for a victory by any margin, as the 'W' is all that's matter now that we've reached the nitty-gritty of the stretch drive.

wingnut736 · #20 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lordstanley

After the 4-game winning streak in August that showed us what the real Lions are like, the team has been in a bit of the doldrums ever since. But quality teams can turn on their game like a light switch when the chips are down, so I expect the Lions to get into crunch time mode and win handily over the slumping Titans today. But I'll settle for a victory by any margin, as the 'W' is all that's matter now that we've reached the nitty-gritty of the stretch drive.

that entire post was a joke, correct?

edit-reread it...yes, it was a joke. no need to respond.

Hongbit · #21 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:27 AM

Anyone care to guess when the Lions first get down by 28 points.

I say they make it close around halftime but it takes the first drive of the 3rd to make it official.

Chaz · #22 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:27 AM

http://

Lbh24 · #23 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waffel

The last winless team to play on thanksgiving was... the lions! in '01.

I'm so proud!

Tradition
Consistency
Futility

Lbh24 · #24 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:29 AM

I just hit my mute button. Her voice sucks

Motor City Sonics · #25 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:30 AM

anthem singer was doing fine until the end of the song, when she decided that it was about her...............

Lbh24 · #26 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motor City Sonics

anthem singer was doing fine until the end of the song, when she decided that it was about her...............

I felt like she was yelling the anthem at me

Motor City Sonics · #27 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruzer1

0-16 or bust!

this from the guy that thought they were going to win 9 or 10......

one good thing for you cruzer, you pop a couple of those vicodins and muscle relaxers for your back and this team will have you in a coma and your back won't hurt......get well.

Shinma · #28 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lbh24

I felt like she was yelling the anthem at me

Atleast it was the Star Spangled Banner and not the other not-to-be-named song.

Chaz · #29 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:37 AM

did they really have to show keys to victory for the Titans? I thought, just show up was good enough

Lbh24 · #30 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:39 AM

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Chaz · #31 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:40 AM

there we go!!! second play of the game..

Motor City Sonics · #32 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:40 AM

I'll post my own play by play updates.

The don just got shot and the Turk just told Tom Hagen that if he doesn't make the deal, it's bad luck for him....

blue · #33 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:41 AM

And so the comedy begins.

How many rush yards against the Lions today?

I'll go with 350.

lordstanley · #34 (**permalink**) 11-27-2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wingnut736

that entire post was a joke, correct?

edit-reread it...yes, it was a joke. no need to respond.

Yeah, it was a joke. I'm realistic. I'm just thankful that 500 years ago the Pilgrims sold Vancouver to the Mounties for $40, so that instead of having Thanksgiving off to watch the Lions, I need to work today and will only catch bits and pieces of the game.