Maithanet Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Just now, Bronn Stone said: That the Lions overperform on Thanksgiving is practically a truism in my mind. I've watched over four decades of crappy Lions teams play like it was their Super Bowl that day. That's weird because my memory of the Lions on Thanksgiving is really different. I feel like it's 50/50 whether you'll get a scrappy, overachieving Lions team or a "we have to watch three more hours of this garbage?" Lions team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronn Stone Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 In the 2000's decade, it appears your memory is correct. Less so in the 2010s. Right now the Lions are on a streak on T-giving, having won four of the last five. Trubisky on the bench (most likely) makes this your preferred upset play by a good amount, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maithanet Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 15 minutes ago, Bronn Stone said: In the 2000's decade, it appears your memory is correct. Less so in the 2010s. Right now the Lions are on a streak on T-giving, having won four of the last five. Trubisky on the bench (most likely) makes this your preferred upset play by a good amount, I think. Yeah, although since I odn't think Trubisky is all that good, going with the backup quarterback might not make much difference. The main reason I don't think the Lions will win is because I think the Bears defense is going to control the game, like it did vs Minnesota. Apparently the Bears backup is Chase Daniel? Hmm, a guy who's been in the league 10 years but has only thrown 78 passes. I mean, it's kind of amazing. He continues to beat out guys for the backup qb job, so maybe he doesn't suck? But nobody really knows for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronn Stone Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 I'm relying on Daniel in Westeros Experts League Fantasy Football. I hope you're right about him. But I think Trubisky is "competent-plus" (along the lines of young Alex Smith while he still had two legs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Take the Lions if Mitch is out. That combined with the other factors going against the Bears should be enough to get the Lions over the finish line. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronn Stone Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 In my head that game is a 50-50 coin toss. About the best you can get if you must take an underdog. Edited to add: Though if I had to take an upset, I'd take GB > MIN ahead of CLE > CIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 @Maithanet, Speaking of which, how did your guys' week go, because our league here was a disaster: Rank Pick Set Name Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8 Wk 9 Wk 10 Wk 11 Wk 12 Wk 13 Wk 14 Wk 15 Wk 16 Wk 17 P1 P2 P3 P4 Total Pts Dropped Pts 1 dbunting 87 85 65 99 95 96 87 98 68 68 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 848 48 2 Kessler's Sports Book 84 84 73 87 73 79 86 101 75 72 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 814 45 3 White Harbor Bakers 91 82 71 77 86 87 87 91 71 70 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 813 33 4 Bronze Stones 80 69 78 89 93 101 83 90 69 59 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 811 53 5 Ramsay 76 79 63 88 90 87 75 98 73 71 54 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 800 54 6 aceluby 90 81 52 81 88 91 86 95 64 72 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 800 41 7 Tywin 81 87 69 84 90 80 85 84 76 57 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 793 36 8 Lumpy the Greek 81 78 59 98 78 83 90 71 67 78 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 783 47 9 Joe Pesci 93 71 51 85 69 87 79 95 79 64 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 773 35 10 ThatPyroFlow 65 61 81 74 78 95 74 91 72 78 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 769 38 11 rocksniffer 78 85 55 80 79 73 66 103 59 80 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 758 45 12 Sunspear Serpents 92 77 84 94 84 91 69 65 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 715 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 @Jace, Basilissa We need to talk. Your bearded, balding Cro-Magnon lover looks like he's back. He's second in the league in TDs, has thrown at least 3 TDs in each of his last 7 games, which puts him in a rare group and he hasn't been sacked in 5 weeks. And they're playing solid D too. If you keep rolling and the Texans slip, you might be playoff bound. What I'm saying is that the Ponies are back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, Tywin et al. said: @Jace, Basilissa We need to talk. Your bearded, balding Cro-Magnon lover looks like he's back. He's second in the league in TDs, has thrown at least 3 TDs in each of his last 7 games, which puts him in a rare group and he hasn't been sacked in 5 weeks. And they're playing solid D too. If you keep rolling and the Texans slip, you might be playoff bound. What I'm saying is that the Ponies are back! Yeah and I just missed my fucking flight. You know how humiliating it was to arrive as the door closed!?! In front of all those NORMALS? I've never been more disgusted at myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingintheNorth4 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 The Lions have the worst pass rush in the league, so Chase Daniel will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 21 minutes ago, KingintheNorth4 said: The Lions have the worst pass rush in the league, so Chase Daniel will be fine. You forgot one important thing. He is but Chase Daniels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingintheNorth4 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Good to see the Bears offense moving down the field. Touchdown! Bear down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Matt Nagy is now my favorite. You cuck those Trump loving Lions, Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingintheNorth4 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Trey Burton has now potentially killed 3 drives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iskaral Pust Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I only got to watch Q2 and Q4 but glad the Bears won. Â That pick 6 was beautiful, and a great interception to hold on for the win. Â Not the Bears best performance but a good win on the road against a motivated opponent, and missing the QB. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingintheNorth4 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 The Bears gutted out a critical NFC North win today. Chase Daniel held down the fort well with Trubisky out, and the defense came clutch again. Their mini bye week couldn't come at a better time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 QB CONTROVERSY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 The Bears defence have put some work into their interception celebrations, impressive choreography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Last Storm Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Bears were smart not to play Trubisky, especially against a Jeckyl and Hyde team like the Lions. Even before this win their eyes were clearly on making sure they are ready for a playoff run. As a Giant fan it pains me to root for the Cowboys, but I will keep the faith untill they get an 8th loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Lady Ref Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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