Detroit is an extremely fun team to watch. I wonder how Montgomery's injury will slow the offense. Gibbs is hugely talented at RB but Montgomery brought short yardage power to the offense.
Not sure I'd credit the Lions as the BEST offensive line. The Packers O line is second fewest in sacks with 16 (Bills w 13) while Detroit is middle of the pack with 28. The Packers are T4 in total rushing yards, trailing 3 teams with highly mobile QBs who routine run. Detroit is 6th in team rushing, nearly identical to GB. There, I found a satisfying release for my obvious GB homerism.
From a talent perspective, I’d take the Lions’ offensive line over just about anyone, except maybe Philly? I do think that these injuries aren’t sustainable for Detroit to keep up this level of play. Would be a minot miracle if they can. That said, if they play the Packers again, I’d love Green Bay in that matchup. Especially after how they played last time
The beauty of offensive line play is that five B / C+ guys and a back who can pick up a blitz, when working in a coordinated fashion, can outplay a line with one or two All Pro types mixed with a couple of dogs.
Detroit is an extremely fun team to watch. I wonder how Montgomery's injury will slow the offense. Gibbs is hugely talented at RB but Montgomery brought short yardage power to the offense.
Not sure I'd credit the Lions as the BEST offensive line. The Packers O line is second fewest in sacks with 16 (Bills w 13) while Detroit is middle of the pack with 28. The Packers are T4 in total rushing yards, trailing 3 teams with highly mobile QBs who routine run. Detroit is 6th in team rushing, nearly identical to GB. There, I found a satisfying release for my obvious GB homerism.
From a talent perspective, I’d take the Lions’ offensive line over just about anyone, except maybe Philly? I do think that these injuries aren’t sustainable for Detroit to keep up this level of play. Would be a minot miracle if they can. That said, if they play the Packers again, I’d love Green Bay in that matchup. Especially after how they played last time
The beauty of offensive line play is that five B / C+ guys and a back who can pick up a blitz, when working in a coordinated fashion, can outplay a line with one or two All Pro types mixed with a couple of dogs.