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Game 2: Chargers @ Lions Thread

grandy

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Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) @ Detroit Lions (0-0-1)

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Injury Report
Link (from Friday)

Lions
LB Jarrad Davis (ankle) - Questionable
DT Da?Shawn Hand (elbow) - Questionable
T Taylor Decker (back) - Questionable

Chargers
TE Hunter Henry (knee) - OUT
CB Michael Davis (hamstring) - Doubtful
WR Mike Williams (knee) - Questionable
K Michael Badgley (groin) - Questionable
DE Isaac Rochell (concussion) - Questionable
S Roderic Teamer (hamstring) - Questionable
LB Jatavis Brown (ankle) - Questionable
WR Geremy Davis (hamstring) - Questionable
LB Denzel Perryman (ankle) - Questionable


Series History
Link
The Lions are 4-7 against the Chargers
Last Game: 9/13/2015, Chargers 33 Lions 28
Last Win: 12/24/2011, Lions 38 Chargers 10
Recent Games: The Chargers have won 7 of the last 8 meetings
 
Football Outsiders Stats

Ranks in parentheses. For info on acronyms and definitions, click on the links.

Team Efficiency

Total DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average)
Detroit 3.4% (13th)
LA Chargers 2.6% (14th)

Weighted DVOA (DVOA adjusted for recent games)
LA Chargers 14.8% (5th)
Detroit 2.2% (15th)

Offense DVOA
LA Chargers 14.8% (5th)
Detroit -3.7% (15th)

Defense DVOA
Detroit -24.8% (8th)
LA Chargers 22.0% (23rd)

Special Teams DVOA
LA Chargers 1.7% (15th)
Detroit -17.7% (30th)


Team Offense

Weighted Offense DVOA
LA Chargers 14.8% (4th)
Detroit 2.6% (14th)

Pass Offense
Detroit 29.8% (11th)
LA Chargers 22.7% (14th)

Rush Offense
LA Chargers 33.0% (4th)
Detroit -27.1% (24th)


Team Defense

Weighted Defense DVOA
Detroit -1.0% (16th)
LA Chargers -0.6% (17th)

Pass Defense
Detroit -30.4% (7th)
LA Chargers 19.9% (21st)

Rush Defense
Detroit -12.3% (15th)
LA Chargers 23.4% (31st)


Offensive Lines

Adjusted Line Yards
LA Chargers 5.11 (12th)
Detroit 4.22 (21st)

Power Success
LA Chargers 100% (1st)
Detroit 50% (17th)

Stuffed
LA Chargers 20% (18th)
Detroit 21% (20th)

2nd Level Yards
LA Chargers 1.65 (10th)
Detroit 0.93 (22nd)

Open Field Yards
LA Chargers 1.95 (6th)
Detroit 0.00 (26th)

Adjusted Sack Rate
Detroit 6.4% (15th)
LA Chargers 10.8% (27th)


Defensive Lines

Adjusted Line Yards
Detroit 5.13 (22nd)
LA Chargers 5.20 (23rd)

Power Success
Detroit 67% (17th)
LA Chargers 100% (21st)

Stuffed
LA Chargers 10% (26th)
Detroit 5% (31st)

2nd Level Yards
Detroit 1.16 (15th)
LA Chargers 1.38 (20th)

Open Field Yards
Detroit 0.42 (12th)
LA Chargers 2.34 (30th)

Adjusted Sack Rate
Detroit 8.3% (15th)
LA Chargers 6.8% (17th)


Drive Stats

Net Yards/Drive
Detroit 6.97 (9th)
LA Chargers 6.00 (12th)

Net Points/Drive
LA Chargers 0.67 (11th)
Detroit 0.11 (14th)

Net DSR (Drive Success Rate)
Detroit 0.057 (10th)
LA Chargers 0.048 (11th)

Offense Yards/Drive
LA Chargers 47.67 (5th)
Detroit 30.53 (20th)

Offense Points/Drive
LA Chargers 3.33 (5th)
Detroit 1.80 (18th)

Offense DSR
LA Chargers 0.833 (3rd)
Detroit 0.657 (24th)

Defense Yards/Drive
Detroit 23.56 (7th)
LA Chargers 41.67 (21st)

Defense Points/Drive
Detroit 1.69 (11th)
LA Chargers 2.67 (20th)

Defense DSR
Detroit 0.600 (6th)
LA Chargers 0.786 (25th)
 
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don't forget Derwin James (Out)
Melvin Gordon (hold OUT)

The Lions are set up for a W. Usually I don't care but I put some $$ on them this week.
 
tomdalton22 said:
don't forget Derwin James (Out)
Melvin Gordon (hold OUT)

The Lions are set up for a W. Usually I don't care but I put some $$ on them this week.
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They really are. +2 at home. San Diego's O Line is no good and Rivers is not mobile at all.

There is no reason they lose this game other than complete ineptitude. Patricia should be fired if they lose this game and I'm not kidding.
 
Lions don't have an all-time winning record vs many other NFL franchises, and their largest margin is/was vs Cardinals, IIRC. But even that record has been getting whittled down since the turn of the century.
 
I know a lot of things are pointing to a Lions W. But all I can think about is how our O-line is about to be abused by their D-line.
 
thehippo73 said:
I know a lot of things are pointing to a Lions W. But all I can think about is how our O-line is about to be abused by their D-line.
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Stafford will NOT play 16 games this year at this pace. No way.

I like our chances today.....but if their dline is the best unit on the field today we will take a L.
 
Stafford was 13 for 13 for 200 yards when there were 2 tes on the field last week. If Decker is out, I expect to see a ton of that.
 
This is going to look alot like that Minnesota game last year when Stafford was on his ass the entire game.
 
kdp1980 said:
Stafford was 13 for 13 for 200 yards when there were 2 tes on the field last week. If Decker is out, I expect to see a ton of that.
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That would be great. To use TE as intended. We got Hockenson and James because they?re all around TE?s. Let?s use them that way!
 
Go Lions ! See you in the second half! Wife has her hooks into me and it’s off to the Mall!

Dvr is a go!
 
Lions inactives: OT Taylor Decker, LB Jarrad Davis, DL Da'Shawn Hand, QB David Blough, OL Beau Benzchawel, WR Travis Fulgham, CB Amani Oruwariye
 
boogerlovejoy said:
Let?s see what Crosby has. I like it.
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With Taylor Decker out, it's expected Tyrell Crosby will get the start at left tackle -- which is going to be something to watch considering Crosby did struggle during the preseason and he'll be facing either Joey Bosa or Melvin Ingram on most downs. That's going to be a key matchup. If Crosby can hold his own, that will help the Lions do more. If he struggles again, it is going to be an issue considering he's expected to protect Matthew Stafford's blind side. If it isn't Crosby, Kenny Wiggins would likely get the look.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/det/detroit-lions
 
mhughes0021 said:
Lol. Hahahahaha! Omg....ha! Hold his own vs Ingram and bosa... that shit is funny.
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Honestly I?m hoping they go with Wiggins first I think he has a slightly better chance of not getting completely dominated then Crosby
 
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Those bright yellow gloves those charger receivers are wearing are making me think I keep seeing flags thrown after the play when their on the ground
 
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