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[whatever_gong82]

[CGVT]

I thought the Jefferson catch was a clear first down but the network coverage screwed up.

I think he landed short of the line. When there was no question about it, I assumed he caught it past the line.

I thought it should have drawn a measurement.

[froot loops]

It's hard to say definitively, but I've looked at it a lot. He lands on the yellow line, with half of his body past the line with the ball, it isn't by much and to me Jefferson makes it look shorter than it was by how he gets up. It's notable that the ref spots in kind of short. But the angle is not great. I believe if he caught it with his left arm as it appears to me, its a clear first down, but if it more on his right arm he might be short. But you cannot really tell from that angle.

That's a point where they should use the booth to look at a replay, but they have that leaky 10 second runoff rule that could have screwed the Vikings so I'm not sure they want to review it.

[-Deborah-]

NIce.

[ghandi]

Penei hasn't missed a game but when Frank was out you could REALLY see a difference......night and day when that guy plays vs doesnt play

[El Axe]

Merry Christmas! (okay, I'm 20min late)

[chemiclord]

"What happened? Well, since you’re likely busy with presents under the tree, here’s all you need to know: The Lions defense surrendered a third-and-27 completion from Mullins to Jefferson for 28 yards and a fresh set of downs — third-and-27? — and everyone in the stadium knew Jefferson was going to get it again."

Initially I thought he was a yard short on that play...The screen even said 4th and 1 as he spiked the ball to stop the clock....then all of a sudden it said 2nd and 10.....no measurement, no replay, nothing.....but it is still a red flag how easily the Lions give up 3rd and forevers for first downs.

In that particular case, that sort of thing is going to happen. Justin Jefferson is probably the closest sort of receiver to Calvin Johnson playing the game right now. You throw a .500 ball to JJ, no matter the distance, and one of the best at his position makes a play. You curse and you move on.

Now what got me aggravated was Comiskey on the play right before that trying to scoop and score when what he should have done was simply secure the fucking ball. That's just a basic, Football 102: Situational Awareness sort of shit that you simply shouldn't be fucking up at that level of play.

[jaadam4]

Even though he's a Packer fan, he's been kind towards our Lions. And, his online stuff is actually funny!

That was pretty good

[jaadam4]

It's hard to say definitively, but I've looked at it a lot. He lands on the yellow line, with half of his body past the line with the ball, it isn't by much and to me Jefferson makes it look shorter than it was by how he gets up. It's notable that the ref spots in kind of short. But the angle is not great. I believe if he caught it with his left arm as it appears to me, its a clear first down, but if it more on his right arm he might be short. But you cannot really tell from that angle.

That's a point where they should use the booth to look at a replay, but they have that leaky 10 second runoff rule that could have screwed the Vikings so I'm not sure they want to review it.

It’s def one of those weird plays. It looked short to me but the game should have been over at that fumble.

They won so it’s all good.

[DanO]

"Now what got me aggravated was Comiskey on the play right before that trying to scoop and score when what he should have done was simply secure the fucking ball. That's just a basic, Football 102: Situational Awareness sort of shit that you simply shouldn't be fucking up at that level of play."

-------------------------------I was pissed. Just fall on it you idiot and the game is over.

[jaadam4]

Agreed but it also allowed Iffy to get that next INT as well. In the long run that’s going to build his confidence even more and be great for the playoffs.

Speaking of safeties. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a strong room on a Lions team. Joseph, CJGJ, Walker, Iffy, Branch. Each one could start damned near on any team in the league

[DanO]

Agreed but it also allowed Iffy to get that next INT as well. In the long run that’s going to build his confidence even more and be great for the playoffs.

Speaking of safeties. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a strong room on a Lions team. Joseph, CJGJ, Walker, Iffy, Branch. Each one could start damned near on any team in the league

I know jaad but it could have went the other way and we'd all be really pissed.

[jaadam4]

I know jaad but it could have went the other way and we'd all be really pissed.

For sure bro. I was mad when Cominsky didn’t just fall on it.

[froot loops]

I was cursing Cominsky during that whole drive until the int. That was setup to be SOL. I was already imagining Mullens driving for the TD and then the Lions losing out to lose the division. Thankfully Iffy intercepted that duck.

[DeanUK]

I was cursing Cominsky during that whole drive until the int. That was setup to be SOL. I was already imagining Mullens driving for the TD and then the Lions losing out to lose the division. Thankfully Iffy intercepted that duck.

Same here, Paris Lenon vibes (which was around the time when I was first able to watch live games on the internet, might have been the year before but remember it being talked about when I first joined the forum.)
Was also yelling for Iffy to go to ground after the int.
Still all was good, not the SOL and Iffy got to lead the Viking Clap.