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racosun
12-24-2006, 11:46 AM
If we lose this one, we're one step away from clinching that #1 overall draft pick, which is something that Lions fans have wanted ever since Millen took all hope away from the franchise. Last year we dropped from the #2 slot to the #9 slot. Sure, Ernie Sims is pretty good, and he filled a much-needed position. But was he, or will he ever be, as good as Reggie Bush or Vince Young? No. But the Lions always seem to pull off an upset at the worst possible time for the team. Am I saying a win can be bad? Yes I am.

Luckily for us, the Bears have no intentions of resting their starters for the upcoming playoffs. As a matter of fact, they are probably licking their chops, waiting for another chance to put a good schellacking on Detroit and thier big mouths. Earlier this season, Roy Williams said something to the effect that "the Bears didn't beat us, we beat ourselves" and "we left at least 40 points out on the field" even though they finished with nothing near that total. Marinelli is sticking to his guns and staying with Kitna at QB, even though it would be a great time to see what McCown can do for the final two games. I'm sure Mike Williams would love to see McCown in there at QB, since it'll mean he'll get a better chance to catch a pass (with McCown not at WR).

Okay, this is probably going to be the most lop-sided game in Lions history, and supposedly the fans are going to walk out early in the game in protest of the owner and front-office. Look for a big game from the Bears' Cedric Benson, and a couple of long TD passes from Rex Grossman. From the Lions, expect a fired-up first few minutes, until the usual mistakes knock the team's spirits back down to Earth. Blowout, big-time. Enjoy, compliments of Matt Millen and William Clay Ford Sr.

racosun
12-24-2006, 11:59 AM
OUT
Lions - T Barry Stokes (injured list); RB Kevin Jones (injured list); G Blaine Saipaia (injured list); G Ross Verba (groin); T Rex Tucker (injured list)
Bears - DT Tank Johnson (suspension)

DOUBTFUL
Lions - LB Teddy Lehman (hamstring)
Bears - none

QUESTIONABLE
Lions - WR/KR Eddie Drummond (hip); TE Marcus Pollard (hamstring)
Bears - G Ruben Brown (shoulder); CB Charles Tillman (back); RB Thomas Jones (ribs); T John Tait (ankle); S Todd Johnson (ankle); LB Leon Joe (hamstring)

PROBABLE
Lions - CB Fernando Bryant (concussion)
Bears - C Olin Kreutz (knee); CB Nathan Vasher (hamstring)

racosun
12-24-2006, 03:38 PM
Finally, a very good game to watch. I was on the edge of my seat on that last play, which resulted in Mike Williams' fifth drop of the game to lose another game. That single play solidified "THIS CLOSE" as the Lions official team motto for the season. The Lions actually played pretty well for pretty much the entire game, right up until Jon Kitna's fumble smack-dab in the middle of crunch time. The team blew up in typical fashion.

I admit, I'm curious to see how well a #1 draft pick could do in this hostile environment, with all the hopes of the large and rabid fan base upon his shoulders. At the same time, as a life-long Lions fan, I want to see them win every game, no matter what. It was heart-breaking to see them blow this one, as each and every game they blow is, but at the same time we're one game away from bringing in somebody with major talent that could make a huge difference to a team like this. This loss hurts, but it hurts good. Crazy.

racosun
12-24-2006, 03:52 PM
Chicago Bears 26, Detroit Lions 21
Passing:
Lions - Jon Kitna, 27-for-45, 283 yards, 3 TD's, no picks
Bears - Rex Grossman, 20-for-36, 197 yards, 1 TD, no picks; Brian Griese, 6-for-9, 51 yards, no TD's, no picks

Rushing:
Lions - Arlen Harris, 10 rushes, 44 yards, no TD's
Bears - Thomas Jones, 12 rushes, 62 yards, no TD's; Adrian Peterson, 3 rushes, 5 yards, 1 TD

Receiving:
Lions - Mike Furrey, 10 catches, 107 yards, 1 TD; Roy Williams, 6 catches, 79 yards, 1 TD
Bears - Muhsin Muhammed, 3 catches, 64 yards, no TD's; Bernard Berrian, 5 catches, 43 yards, 1 TD

Kicking:
Lions - Jason Hanson, no FG's, 3-for-3 XP's
Bears - Robbie Gould, 4-for-4 FG's, 2-for-2 XP's