RiverDog
Well-known member
IMO the betting line is what it should be, and if anything, should be greater than 6 points (actually, I think the line is 5.5 points). We are very lucky not to be going into this game at 0-3. It's a road game, which usually adds a point or two to the spread.
The Lions have been putting up points and started out the season scoring at least one touchdown in 11 straight quarters until that streak ended in the 4th quarter last week vs. the Vikings. The Lions defense is suspect as they have given up almost exactly the same amount of yardage as their offense has gained, but our offense has had struggles of their own and will be challenged to take advantage of it. Our red zone offense is one of the worst in the league, scoring TD's on just 25% of our red zone trips. We do not yet have a rushing TD.
So, if I'm betting on the game, I'll give the 6 points and take the Lions.
The Lions have been putting up points and started out the season scoring at least one touchdown in 11 straight quarters until that streak ended in the 4th quarter last week vs. the Vikings. The Lions defense is suspect as they have given up almost exactly the same amount of yardage as their offense has gained, but our offense has had struggles of their own and will be challenged to take advantage of it. Our red zone offense is one of the worst in the league, scoring TD's on just 25% of our red zone trips. We do not yet have a rushing TD.
So, if I'm betting on the game, I'll give the 6 points and take the Lions.