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I have to say I loved having a 4 PM kickoff. Got some stuff done outside, marinated tonight's chicken dinner, prepped the laptop for it's impending Windows 7 install and had, in general, a much more productive afternoon!
Per John Niyo at the News, your inactives for Detroit are:
Defensive tackle Grady Jackson, guard Jon Jansen, tackle Daniel Loper, linebacker Vinny Ciurciu, safety Marvin White and cornerback Jason David.
No Jackson? Oh, Hell. Do the Lions have any linemen left? Correction. Do the Lions have any GOOD linemen...period?
As if the Lions are making it their mission to make the rest of my day miserable, they immediately fumble the opening kickoff. Lions recover, but I think it's an omen.
The Lions obviously want to get Kevin Smith going, as he gets the ball on 1st and 2nd down, leaving 3rd and 6.
It's a screen to...Casey Fitzsimmons? But it works! 1st down at the 35! Nicely done play.
Aaron Brown enters the game, immediately takes an end around for 10 yards. Then it's a pass to Pettigrew for 6 to cross the 50. The offense is quite sharp, amazingly enough.
3rd and 6, Stafford in the gun...it's Megatron for 13! Bully I say! Bully for the Lions!
Stafford is sacked on 2nd and long, making it 3rd and longer. Shit. Play action didn't fool a soul in Seattle.
Stafford in the gun...looks downfield...IT'S PETTIGREW AT THE STICKS! He's just thisdamnshort.
The Lions go into a hurry up, and catch the Seahawks with 12 men on the field on 4th and short! Great play calling by Linehan! I like what I'm seeing so far.
Stafford is using his TE's big time, as Fitzsimmons and Pettigrew are making hay against the 'Hawks.
On 3rd and short deep in Seattle territory...Smith is piled up as the o-line is manhandled. Smith didn't have a chance.
But Hanson comes on to give the Lions a 3-0 lead, as it's a chip shot from 36...FUCK! It's dead solid center...on the right upright. Frigging dome kickers...
Damn it, the football Gods hate Lions fans. It's like being pissed on for 40+ years.
Matt Hasselbeck takes over for Seattle, and wants to throw...PICKPICKPICK! Delmas! He's got blockers, and takes the ball all the way to the 2 yard line! Delmas may finally be getting it!
The Lions try to pound it in, as Smith gets the call...BALLBALLBALL! Fuck me! Wait, there's a flag! False start on Pettigrew, NO PLAY! Thank you, Brandon!
1st and goal from the 7, and Stafford will throw...PETTIGREW IN THE BACK OF THE END ZONE! TOUCHDOWN LIONS! Hanson with the PAT, 7-0 Lions. Uh...what the Hell just happened?
Hell of a drive for Pettigrew...as the false start saved the Lions' collective asses.
Dick Stockton rightfully points out the all of the Lions' top draft picks contributed on to the scoring drive. I haven't heard the Lions' picks being praised en masse since the 90s! Fuck you, Millen!
Seattle starts with the ball in the air, as Hesselbeck hits Griffith....BALLBALLBALL! Ko Simpson falls on the fumble at the Seahawks 29, Lions recover! OUCH! My jaw just hit the floor.
Of course, to go and harsh my mellow, Peterman is nailed for a false start, moving the Lions back to the Seattle 34.
Lions face 3rd and 10, need a big play. Stafford will throw...Bryant Johnson has a step in the end zone...FUCKING A! ONE HANDED GRAB! Stafford lofted the ball, leading the receiver perfectly, and Johnson made a highlight reel catch falling down in the back of the end zone!
Am I actually watching the Detroit Lions? Who are these impersonators? Because I LOVE watching these guys, whomever they may be...
Hanson drills the PAT, and the Lions lead 14-0.
I'm in shock. Pinch me, am I dreaming?
Sweet sassy molassy, Stafford is off to a great start. 8-10-91- 2 TDs, with a mere 144.2 rating. I realize it's early in the game, but damn....it's GREAT to see a Lions QB play well!
3rd and 12 for the 'Hawks, and Harringto...uh, I mean, Hasselback, dumps the ball off to his back...who runs thru a few Lions...but is a half yard short of the 1st down.
Jim Mora is going to...go for it? Yep, from their own 38! Gutty call.
It's an off tackle run...THE LIONS STUFF THE RUN! The d-line got massive push, and stopped the 'Hawks well short of the 1st down! And the BOOOOOO's rain down on the Seahawks! Lions take over!
Lions face a 3rd and 2 inside the 'Hawks 30...Smith on a sweep, has the corner...1st down at the 24! Fuck, yes!
Once again, the Lions face a 3rd down conversion. 3rd and 10 at the 24. Stafford in the gun, screen to Brown...and he gets shit. FLAG! Raiola blocked in the back, Seahawks take it. 3rd and 20 at the 34. Lions need to get it into FG range.
Stafford flips it to Morris, who dances his way to the 22.
Hanson comes on, hoping to shake off the miss...which he does, as he nails a 44 yard FG! Lions stretch out their lead to 17-0!
This is really fun! I've forgotten what good football looks like between the Lions and Wolverines stinking up the weekends.
Way to harsh my mellow, guys. Seattle takes the kickoff back to the 40. Dammit!
Hasselbeck to Branch at the 48 ends the quarter.
But it was the best quarter of the season for the Lions on both sides of the ball. Detroit leads after 1 excellent quarter, 17-0.
Pinch me!
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