Game 3: Falcons @ Lions Thread

[mhughes0021]

Trying again. He was touched down with the ball.

Yup that's what i saw on the replay as well initially. Refs still fucked us on the 10 sec run off... but that's the rule.

 

[masterscorpio77]

The 10 second run off was the one that pissed me off the most. The call itself was right though. He was down. It sucks, but that is how it goes.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

I put the loss on Stafford, too inconsistent.

That's not a serious statement is it?

 

[sggatecl]

I have little to no issue with the call that he was down by contact before the goal line.

My real issue is with the clock run off and susequent end of the game. For two reasons:

1.) The most obvious reason being that you'll never convince me that there is a single QB in the league that can't get a play off after that within 5-6 seconds. 5 second run off? Maybe, but even then I don't really see the need for the run off.

2.) You're LITERALLY penalizing a team for your OWN BLOWN CALL. If the refs had just made the correct call and called him down, the Lions run one more play. Instead, you take that play away on some arbitrary rule caused by your own incompetence. Bullshit.

 

[tigermud]

I have little to no issue with the call that he was down by contact before the goal line.

My real issue is with the clock run off and susequent end of the game. For two reasons:

1.) The most obvious reason being that you'll never convince me that there is a single QB in the league that can't get a play off after that within 5-6 seconds. 5 second run off? Maybe, but even then I don't really see the need for the run off.

2.) You're LITERALLY penalizing a team for your OWN BLOWN CALL. If the refs had just made the correct call and called him down, the Lions run one more play. Instead, you take that play away on some arbitrary rule caused by your own incompetence. Bullshit.

I sense a future rule change resulting from this what will that make it now all these years..only the lions

 

[mhughes0021]

I have little to no issue with the call that he was down by contact before the goal line.

My real issue is with the clock run off and susequent end of the game. For two reasons:

1.) The most obvious reason being that you'll never convince me that there is a single QB in the league that can't get a play off after that within 5-6 seconds. 5 second run off? Maybe, but even then I don't really see the need for the run off.

2.) You're LITERALLY penalizing a team for your OWN BLOWN CALL. If the refs had just made the correct call and called him down, the Lions run one more play. Instead, you take that play away on some arbitrary rule caused by your own incompetence. Bullshit.

#2 is the real point. You fuck up a call so you penalize the team for something they didn't even ask for a review on? It's the dumbest thing i ever heard. You fucked up the call... you should line everyone up with 8 seconds and let them play 1 more snap to determine the outcome.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

#2 is the real point. You fuck up a call so you penalize the team for something they didn't even ask for a review on? It's the dumbest thing i ever heard. You fucked up the call... you should line everyone up with 8 seconds and let them play 1 more snap to determine the outcome.

In a game of inches and seconds it seems stupid to penalize a team 10 seconds and say it's impossible to get a play off that quickly. It certainly much more impossible when you've got receivers 20, 30 or even 40 yards downfield they have to get back and get set. But, at the goal line, players only have to run a couple yards? If that even? Before they're back in a position to snap the ball again.

Also, I do not believe that there is indisputable video evidence that he was down. Even in that picture that someone posted above, you can see his knee is clearly about an inch off the ground. I ran it back in slow motion and I can't tell definitively if his knee was ever down.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

Hopefully Cincinnati pull the upset on Green Bay here!

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/c...race-nfl-politics-and-hometown-her/698103001/
Black Army veteran honored by Detroit Lions, salutes during national anthem.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/09/24/nfl-national-anthem-protests/697960001/
Detroit Lions players lock arms, some take knee during national anthem.
Freep

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ss...vations_from_detroi_1.html#incart_river_index
Quick observations from the Lions' dramatic loss against Falcons.
Mlive

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...etroit-lions-atlanta-falcons-score/698266001/
Stunner! Detroit Lions TD overturned in heartbreaking loss to Falcons.
Freep

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/09/24/detroit-lions-vs-atlanta-falcons/697947001/
Recap: Detroit Lions lose 30-26 to Atlanta Falcons in excruciating fashion.
Freep

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...roit-lions-vs-atlanta-falcons-game/105957346/
Reactions to Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons game.
Detnews

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...ta-falcons-last-play-call-reversal/105964286/
Game of inches: Lions fall on last-play call reversal.
Detnews

http://detroitsportsnation.com/detr...costs-the-detroit-lions-at-end-of-game/96062/
WHAT?!? Controversial replay call costs Detroit Lions a win.
DSN

http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...-they-fall-half-yard-short-in-loss-to-falcons
Lions come up just shy against Falcons, but show they are playoff contenders.
espn

http://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=400951594
Boxscore.

http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...in-nfl-history-to-make-10-55-yard-field-goals
Matt Prater second ever to make 10 field goals of 55 yards or more.
espn

http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=20806813
Webvideo Postgame.

Matt Prater today: good from 55 yards, 40 yards, 35 yards and 57 yards.

Jim Caldwell said WR Kenny Golladay has done all right as a blocker. A lot is focused on his receiving, but in the Lions offense they have to block well.

Tahir Whitehead, Akeem Spence, Ameer Abdullah among players kneeling for the Lions, Eight players in all. Rest of Lions, team owner Martha Ford, linked arms. Eric Ebron stood alone.

Matthew Stafford is now No. 43 all-time in passing, moving past Norm Snead (30,797 yards). Stafford started the day 80 yards behind Snead. Next up is Steve McNair, with 31,304 yards.

Excellent anticipation by Glover Quin on that interception of Matt Ryan for a touchdown. Read it perfectly from his free safety spot. Ran in front of the Atlanta receiver like he knew it was coming. That's instincts and tape study there. Also, it's $5,000 in donations by him for Hurricane Harvey relief.

Glover Quin's second-quarter pick-six increased the Lions' chances of winning today by 20%. The Falcons still have a 65% chance to win.

The Lions offense did not look crisp at all. Matthew Stafford's first half completion percentage was high, but it resulted in no touchdowns and only seven first downs. Detroit is in the game because of its defense, but will need more from Stafford in the second half if the Lions want to have a chance against the Falcons.

Anthony Zettel down for the Lions, clutching his right knee. Trainers and other defensive linemen around him now.
Anthony Zettel walking off with assistance of trainers. Getting looked at on the training table now.
Anthony Zettel is officially questionable with a knee injury.
Anthony Zettel back on the field for the Lions.

The Lions defense has been exceedingly opportunistic today. Not missing many chances for big plays at all.

The Lions are used to crazy finishes, but nothing quite like that. Detroit lost to Atlanta on Sunday and it is going to feel like an opportunity missed for a long time. The Lions showed they are playoff contenders but had too many mistakes and fell a half-yard short.

Michael Rothstein espn

https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-refocused-atlanta-falcons-detroit-lions
Refocused: Atlanta Falcons 30 - Detroit Lions 26.
PFF

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/oh...nal-play/2d713bbd-0544-4a18-9c23-f72b431f0d81
BURNING QUESTIONS: What happened on final play?
Lions.com

http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/video/recent-videos.html
Webvideo Highlights of the Lions vs. falcons.

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2017...ns-robbed-of-last-second-touchdown-vs-falcons
Webvideo Lions robbed of last-second touchdown vs. Falcons.
The Lions made a comeback, until they didn’t.
POD

https://audioboom.com/posts/6330628...24-joke-of-a-rule-lions-lose-in-end-30-26?t=0
LOCKED ON DETROIT LIONS PODCAST VOLUME 261. SEPTEMBER 24. 15 minutes.
Joke of a Rule. #Lions lose in end 30-26.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...-special-teams-stand-out-sour-loss/698523001/
Lions grades: Special teams stand out in sour loss.
Detnews

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/09/a_small_fire_hit_ford_field_af.html#incart_river_index
A controversial call, a Lions loss and a fire break out at Ford Field.
Mlive

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2017/09/lions_hosed_by_rulebook_but_no.html#incart_river_index
Lions hosed by rulebook, but not refs, against Falcons.
Mlive

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...t-lions-atlanta-falcons-final-play/698448001/
Did they get it right? Watch the Detroit Lions' final play vs. Atlanta Falcon.
Freep

http://detroitsportsnation.com/detr...ryptic-message-following-screw-job-nfl/96063/
Detroit Lions tweet not-so-cryptic message following screw-job.
DSN

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/09/24/detroit-lions-atlanta-falcons/698641001/
What players, coaches said after Detroit Lions loss to Atlanta Falcons.
Freep

 

[mhughes0021]

In a game of inches and seconds it seems stupid to penalize a team 10 seconds and say it's impossible to get a play off that quickly. It certainly much more impossible when you've got receivers 20, 30 or even 40 yards downfield they have to get back and get set. But, at the goal line, players only have to run a couple yards? If that even? Before they're back in a position to snap the ball again.

Also, I do not believe that there is indisputable video evidence that he was down. Even in that picture that someone posted above, you can see his knee is clearly about an inch off the ground. I ran it back in slow motion and I can't tell definitively if his knee was ever down.

You go to replay it should be blown dead. end of story. You start the clock again at the snap. I dont want to hear about "FAIR" when your rule penalizes a team because the referees fucked up a call.

 

[mhughes0021]

The good news is Kyle Bush won today in New Hampshire and the defense came up with timely miracles to keep us in the game. Offense needs to step the fuck up.

 

[mhughes0021]

https://i.redditmedia.com/O8nROYULJoS8aasZuRplw-D1D8rK4MaLRRPDuCQ5CFQ.jpg?w=1024&

oh man...heres a little nugget i didnt see before. Video shows him down with 11 sec left!

 

[manchild98]

If that same play happens in reverse and our defense is on the field that call NEVER gets overturned. I'm not saying the NFL is out to get us on purpose or anything but we all know that TD would have stood all day long. They would have said inconclusive evidence.

So when do we get the NFL apology for a blown call...Tuesday?

That loss could very well be the difference of making the playoffs or not...or getting a home playoff game or being a 6 seed on the road.

 

[mhughes0021]

 

[brewer229]

If that same play happens in reverse and our defense is on the field that call NEVER gets overturned. I'm not saying the NFL is out to get us on purpose or anything but we all know that TD would have stood all day long. They would have said inconclusive evidence.

So when do we get the NFL apology for a blown call...Tuesday?

That loss could very well be the difference of making the playoffs or not...or getting a home playoff game or being a 6 seed on the road.

I don't see that. I thought it was clear he was short. Very few people are arguing this.

They make this call no matter who the defense is.

 

[Tonyballs2]

What a terrible way to lose a game. Such a bs rule it's mind numbing really.
At least we hung in there with one of the best teams in football and i'm proud of these guys. The Lions are no joke.

 

[LKP]

The rule was recently changed to that. Thought it would unfair to the defense. Here is a case where it is unfair to the offense since refs got td call wrong

Probably will change it back then it will screw lions down the line

 

[boogerlovejoy]

I don't see that. I thought it was clear he was short. Very few people are arguing this.

They make this call no matter who the defense is.

No. No way in hell they overturn that call if it were Brady.

No. Chance. In. Hell.

 

[LKP]

Amazing how a lions td call can screw them. Like if they call it right, lions have a chance still

 

[mhughes0021]

The refs biggest fuck up is they didn't add the time back to when his knee was down prior too running the 10 seconds of. We still should have got 1 play.