Thursday, November 28, 2024

Post Game Lions Links for Thursday 11-28-24

Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Interior DL duo of Reader & McNeill so important to Lions' defense:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook-interior-dl-duo-of-reader-mcneill-so-important-to-lions-defense

FOUR DOWNS: Goff gets his Thanksgiving turkey following Lions' win over Bears:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/four-downs-goff-gets-his-thanksgiving-turkey-following-lions-win-over-bears








Lions vs Bears: Everything we know about Detroit's nail-biting Thanksgiving win over Chicago:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/lists/lions-vs-bears-thanksgiving-game-recap-stats-stars-injuries-takeaways/



Studs and Duds: Reader, Smith Provide Pass Rush Spark:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/studs-and-duds-reader-smith-pass-rush-spark

Dan Campbell Says Jameson Williams Apologized After Penalty:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/dan-campbell-jameson-williams-apologized-after-penalty

Lions 'Most' Concerned About Malcolm Rodriguez Knee Injury:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-most-concerned-malcolm-rodriguez-injury

Lions Survive Bears Surge, Win 23-20 Thanksgiving Game:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-survive-bears-surge-win-23-20-thanksgiving



5 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving victory over Chicago Bears:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/11/28/24308312/5-takeaways-detroit-lions-week-13-chicago-bears-thanksgiving-win

Lions recap: Detroit holds on to win first Thanksgiving game in 8 years:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/11/28/24308138/lions-vs-bears-live-score-updates-highlights-news-analysis



Detroit Lions OT Penei Sewell Goes Viral on Thanksgiving for Vicious Stiff-Arm vs. Bears:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-penei-sewell-chicago-bears-stiff-arm


Fans Shocked By Jameson Williams' Insane Hurdle vs. Bears at Ford Field:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/fans-agape-at-jameson-williams-insane-display-of-athleticism-vs-bears


Lions survive Bears' second-half surge, top Chicago 23-20 on Thanksgiving Day:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/all-lions/detroit-lions-survive-bears-second-half-surge-top-chicago-23-20-on-thanksgiving-day

Lions dominating Bears en route to 16-0 halftime lead:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/all-lions/detroit-lions-dominating-chicago-bears-en-route-to-16-0-halftime-lead-on-thanksgiving








Za'Darius Smith brings the juice in coming-out party with Lions:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-zadarius-smith-brings-the-juice


Detroit Lions survive Bears late-game blunder to end Thanksgiving Day losing streak at 7:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2024/11/28/detroit-lions-survive-bears-late-game-blunder-to-end-thanksgiving-day-losing-streak-at-7/

Lions snap Thanksgiving losing streak in 23-20 win over the Bears:  https://lionslowdown.com/2024/11/28/lions-snap-thanksgiving-losing-streak-in-23-20-win-over-the-bears/

Lions extend win streak to 10 games, hold off Bears for 23-20 victory:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401671492

Lions' historic season continues with Thanksgiving victory vs. Bears:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42664634/nfl-week-13-chicago-bears-lose-detroit-lions-thanksgiving-day

NFL Week 13: What We Learned from Thanksgiving Day tripleheader (Bears at Lions. 1. Uncharacteristic Lions get lucky. Detroit delivered a beatdown everywhere but the scoreboard in the first half, as Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery combined for 141 rushing yards with the offense moving at will to the tune of 279 yards. The Lions offense, ranked first in scoring entering the day, continually stalled in the red zone, though, with four first-half trips resulting in a field goal, touchdown, field goal and fumble. That fumble, a Gibbs mishap at the end of what looked like a possible run for six in the final minute of the second quarter, proved the turning point. Chicago gained some momentum on the ensuing possession and carried it into the second half down just 16-0 despite being thoroughly outplayed. Meanwhile, the Lions completely lost their mojo outside of a third-quarter TD. Gibbs and Monty contributed just 34 more rushing yards on the other side of the half, Jared Goff managed only 76 more passing yards and the defense gave up a whole lot more (248). Detroit, head-scratchingly lackluster, would normally put games like this away early. The Lions still hung on to win as good teams do, but that was as much a credit to the Bears being a bad team and self-sabotaging.  2. Bears turn around abysmal start to lose self-inflicted heartbreaker. Against all odds, Chicago found another way to crush its fans. Caleb Williams overcame a disastrous start, flipping a switch in the second half to throw for 256 passing yards and three touchdowns. He looked spectacular more often than not, while Keenan Allen kept up a late-season revival with two of those scores. And the defense was clutch despite giving up over 400 yards. It repeatedly tightened in the red zone during the first half before tightening overall in the fourth, allowing Detroit just 48 total yards in the final frame. Those silver linings, which gave Chicago a shot to complete a possible 16-point comeback, won’t mean much after what took place. Down three points, the Bears drove from their 1-yard line into Detroit territory, but following a sack near midfield with 32 seconds left, inexplicably failed to snap the ball again until six seconds remained. Williams then sailed a desperate heave into the ground near the end zone, and it was over. They had a timeout to use either before or after that play had they showed appropriate urgency. Even before that, the Bears committed three bad penalties during the possession. Chicago is now losers of six in a row, a streak this includes a failed Hail Mary defense against the Commanders, a blocked game-winning field-goal attempt against the Packers, an overtime loss to the Vikings and now this.  3. Detroit barely gets the monkey (turkey?) off its back. It had been seven long years since the Lions were able to enjoy a victory on Thanksgiving. That’s a losing streak that predated the arrival of Dan Campbell and Jared Goff, but the coach-QB duo still contributed to it by going 0-3 in past attempts. On Thursday, they finally got off the schneid, giving them a reason to celebrate even if they’ll be far more happy with the result than the process. Despite leading wire to wire, Campbell’s crew was strangely sloppy on offense and allowed their first second-half points (20) since Week 9. After five of their first six drives went nine or more plays, their final three failed to eclipse five. Nonetheless, the Lions have now won their 10th game in a row while toppling another torturous statistic on losing. They were far from their best, but the history-busting run dating back to last season continues as Detroit seeks to turn its new narrative into an eventual Super Bowl-winning one.  Next Gen Stats Insight from Bears-Lions (via NFL Pro): Caleb Williams completed 15 of 24 passes in the second half for 222 yards and three touchdowns, all of which came while under pressure.  NFL Research: The Lions’ 11-1 start is their best in team history, fueled by their first 10-game winning streak in a season since 1934.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-week-13-what-we-learned-from-thanksgiving-day-tripleheader





Bears' late-game mistakes help Lions hold on for 10th straight win:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/bears-late-game-mistakes-help-lions-hold-on-10th-straight-win

Lions win on Thanksgiving for first time since 2016 as Bears botch final snap in stunning fashion:  https://sports.yahoo.com/lions-win-on-thanksgiving-for-first-time-since-2016-as-bears-botch-final-snap-in-stunning-fashion-215512733.html

Lions escape Bears' comeback bid after Chicago completely botches final snap:  https://sports.yahoo.com/live/lions-escape-bears-comeback-bid-after-chicago-completely-botches-final-snap-210225265.html

Matt Eberflus Doubles Down on Bears' Game-Ending Clock Management Blunder vs. Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/matt-eberflus-doubles-down-on-bears-game-ending-clock-management-blunder-vs-lions

Caleb Williams Worries Fans With Reckless Decision Leading to Big Hit in Bears-Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/caleb-williams-worries-fans-with-reckless-decision-leading-big-hit-bears-lions

NFL World Aghast at How Bears, Matt Eberflus Handled End of Last-Second Loss to Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/nfl-world-aghast-bears-matt-eberflus-timeout-clock-lions

Romo couldn't believe how badly the Bears botched the end:  https://www.si.com/nfl/tony-romo-reaction-bears-timeout-clock-management-lions

NFL Week 13 Recap: Who’s Up, Who’s Down, What’s Next for Every Team (Lions 23, Bears 20 - My take: If there’s a takeaway from this game, it’s that Matt Eberflus shouldn't be allowed to board the team plane. Chicago (4–8) somehow turned an easy field-goal opportunity into being on the edge of Cairo Santos’s range with a penalty and a sack. Then, somehow, the Bears ended the game with Caleb Williams heaving a pass as the clock ran out, despite Chicago having a timeout. Detroit (11–1) escaped largely due to the Bears being incompetent, and also because the Lions ran the ball for 194 yards on 5.9 yards per carry. Stock up: Detroit continues to win because the offense is a juggernaut. The Lions ran up 405 yards and 25 first downs, largely doing whatever they wanted against the Bears. The only downside was having to attempt four field goals as the offense was bogged down on a few long drives. Stock down: Again, it’s Eberflus. Call timeout. Scream into the headset to tell Williams to move quicker. Do something. Do anything. That was the worst 30 seconds of coaching you will ever see at the NFL level.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/nfl-week-13-recap-thanksgiving-playoff-picture

Caleb Williams Surpasses Kyler Murray to Break NFL Rookie Record in Lions-Bears:  https://www.si.com/nfl/caleb-williams-surpasses-kyler-murray-nfl-rookie-record-interception-lions-bears

Jameson Williams Wows NFL Fans With Gravity-Defying Hurdle Over Bears Defender:  https://www.si.com/nfl/jameson-williams-gravity-defying-hurdle-over-bears-defender

Penei Sewell Stiff-Arming Bears Defender on Lions' Trick Play Becomes New Meme:  https://www.si.com/nfl/penei-sewell-stiff-arming-bears-defender-lions-trick-play-meme




Caleb Williams, Keenan Allen get Bears on the board:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/caleb-williams-keenan-allen-get-bears-on-the-board

Lions in total control, but only up 16-0 on Bears at halftime:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/lions-in-total-control-but-only-up-16-0-on-bears-at-halftime




Matt Eberflus's botched final Thanksgiving play invented a new way for the Bears to lose:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/11/caleb-williams-matt-eberflus-timeout-loss-bears-thanksgiving-video

Caleb Williams threw a gutsy Bears record TD pass right after taking a dangerous Thanksgiving hit:  https://ftw.usatoday.com/2024/11/caleb-williams-bears-record-touchdown-pass-dangerous-hit-video



‘Super Bowl Bound’ – Fans Praise Jared Goff After First Thanksgiving Win and Madden MVP:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/fans-praise-jared-goff-after-first-thanksgiving-win-madden-mvp/

NFL Game Recaps: Week 13 (Lions 23, Bears 20:  This result was unbelievable because the Lions looked like they were going to blow the Bears out of the water. They completely dominated the opening half. They moved the chains with ease, scoring on four separate drives. They weren’t as efficient in the red zone as usual, however, so they settled for three field goals. They also had a turnover inside the Chicago 5-yard line when Jahmyr Gibbs saw the ball pop out of his hands. Still, this was a lopsided affair in which Chicago didn’t take a single snap in the red zone until there was a minute remaining in the third quarter.  The Lions led 16-0 at halftime. The score could have easily been 23-0, or even 27-0, but they still had full control. Somehow, they scored just seven points in the second half. They saw Sam LaPorta drop a deep pass along the sideline and Jameson Williams ruin a drive with a taunting penalty. Meanwhile, the Bears started to claw back, slowly but surely. Caleb Williams, who spent the entire first half throwing incompletions and taking sacks, suddenly began connecting with Keenan Allen and D.J. Moore. Before long, this was a 23-20 game.  Detroit managed to pin Chicago down to its 1-yard line, but Williams got out of the bad situation with more completions to his top two receivers. The Bears moved into field goal range when the audience was able to watch one of the most befuddling sequences in NFL history. Williams took a sack on second down, but Chicago still had one timeout remaining. Instead of using it, or hurrying a play, the Bears opted to take their time getting back to the line of scrimmage, where Williams spent extra seconds signaling a play to his teammates. Williams snapped the ball with seven seconds remaining and took a deep shot. The pass took all seven seconds, and time expired. The Bears lost the game with one timeout in their back pocket while in field goal range.The Lions didn’t cover, somehow, but still won their first Thanksgiving game in the Jared Goff era. Their second-half malaise was a bit troubling and reminded me a bit of their collapse versus San Francisco last January.  The Bears are now 4-8, but could be 8-4 if it weren’t for a quartet of late-game disasters. They’re going to be a great team next year once they find a head coach who knows how many timeouts each team receives in each half.):  https://walterfootball.com/nflreview.php

Grades:

CBS Grades (Grades - C+.  The Lions had a chance to run away with this game in the first half, but they could't get anything done in the red zone, which allowed the Bears to stay in the game. The Lions only scored on two touchdowns on five trips to the red zone and that's something they're going to have to clean up if they want to hold on to the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The Lions also took a Thanksgiving nap in the second half, because they appeared to be sleep-walking through the final two quarters. The Lions got several uncharacteristic mistakes from players like Jahmyr Gibbs (who lost a fumble) and Jake Bates (who missed his first field goal of the year). The Lions rushing attack disappeared in the second half with just 50 yards and that's a big reason why the offense slowed down. After his scare, you can bet Dan Campbell will be keeping his foot on the gas in every game going forward.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-thanksgiving-grades-bear-get-a-c-after-choking-away-upset-bid-against-lions/

Video:











Gibbs and Montgomery's best plays from duo's game vs. Bears Week 13:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/gibbs-and-montgomery-s-best-plays-from-duo-s-game-vs-bears-week-13



Jake Bates' 36-yard FG boosts Lions' lead to 13-0 vs. Bears on Thanksgiving:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jake-bates-36-yard-fg-boosts-lions-lead-to-13-0-vs-bears-on-thanksgiving

HIGHLIGHT: Bates' 30-yard FG opens scoring on Thanksgiving:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-bates-30-yard-fg-opens-scoring-on-thanksgiving

Can't-Miss Play: Hurdle alert! Jameson Williams clears Bears DB Byard on Thanksgiving:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/can-t-miss-play-hurdle-alert-jameson-williams-clears-bears-db-byard-on-thanksgiving

Jahmyr Gibbs shows off 'Sonic' speed on 28-yard dash vs. Bears:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/jahmyr-gibbs-shows-off-sonic-speed-on-28-yard-dash-vs-bears

HIGHLIGHT: Goff threads the needle on 30-yard dart to Patrick:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-threads-the-needle-on-30-yard-dart-to-patrick

HIGHLIGHT: Goff's cross-field launch to St. Brown yields 29-yard gain:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-s-cross-field-launch-to-st-brown-yields-29-yard-gain

HIGHLIGHT: Goff perfectly places ball for St. Brown toe-tap catch:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/highlight-goff-perfectly-places-ball-for-st-brown-toe-tap-catch


Detroit crowd goes wild as Penei Sewell receives end-around pitch vs. Bears:   https://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-crowd-goes-wild-as-penei-sewell-receives-end-around-pitch-vs-bears

Bears' poor clock management seals Lions' 11th win:  https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/42665563

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