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NFC North Marathon begins with the Detroit Lions for the Green Bay Packers

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Five of the Green Bay Packers' seven remaining games will come against NFC North opponents. That should make for a very interesting division battle as Green Bay (6-3) sits just one game back of the Chicago Bears (7-2). The marathon begins with the Detroit Lions who are coming off a tough 34-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and will need every game they can get in order to … [Read more...] about NFC North Marathon begins with the Detroit Lions for the Green Bay Packers

Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 2nd Quarter

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According to my own sound reasoning, the Bears will either be 3-1 or 2-2 heading into the 2nd quarter of the 2012 NFL season. All things considered, 2-2 isn’t exactly reason for panic. Luckily for the Bears, sandwiched between games 5 thru 8 is their bye week in week 6. And the next quartet of opponents appears to be a less daunting bunch… on paper. But the Jaguars, … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 2nd Quarter

Detroit Lions Give It Their Best Try, But Fall Short to Brees and the Saints

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            The NFL's Wild-Card Weekend started off with a bang in the NFC with the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints battling in a close  game that eventually was decided in the fourth quarter. Drew Brees and the Saints proved to be a bit too much to handle for the Lions' defense in a 45-28 win. Matthew Stafford and Calvin … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Give It Their Best Try, But Fall Short to Brees and the Saints

Keys for a Detroit Lions Playoff Upset

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The Lions should be playing the New York Giants this weekend. I have mentioned that the team was hoodwinked out of multiple victories last season against the Bears. Well, it happened once again last weekend against the Green Bay Packers. There was a touchdown to Titus Young that was not ruled as a reception. Detroit succumbed to the Packers by four points and wound up against … [Read more...] about Keys for a Detroit Lions Playoff Upset

Matt Flynn for the Win: Packers Embarrass Lions Without Key Starters

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              With Aaron Rodgers resting on the bench, who would have thought the Green Bay Packers would put up 550 total yards of offense and 45 points? Back-up QB Matt Flynn had a career day with a franchise record six touchdowns and 480 passing yards in the 45-41 shootout win at Lambeau Field. Since 1970, Flynn … [Read more...] about Matt Flynn for the Win: Packers Embarrass Lions Without Key Starters

Detroit Lions Should Not Fear the Black Hole

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The Carson Palmer acquisition is a disaster for the Oakland Raiders; at a time when success at that position is needed more than ever. And Darren McFadden is not bailing out the quarterback any more. The Raiders precipitous fall from grace is especially hard to swallow for their passionate fan base after the passing of their iconic owner Al Davis. The paragraphs that follow … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions Should Not Fear the Black Hole