Game #16 - Detroit Lions (2-13-0) at Dallas Cowboys (9-6-0) - Open Thread

by Sean Yuille on Dec 30, 2006 2:30 PM EST in Detroit Lions Game Threads

The Lions are down to their last game of the season as they head south to Dallas. The Cowboys are going to be fighting hard for a win for a few reasons. First, a win could get them the NFC East title if Philadelphia were to lose. Also, a win gives them much-needed momentum going into the playoffs. Finally, losing to a last place Lions team would just be embarrassing.

I'm glad this season is coming to an end as it has been a tough one to watch. The inevitable record will likely be a dismal 2-14, putting the Lions in position for next year's #1 draft pick.

So, for the last time in 2006, Detroit goes out there to try and salvage something. At this point, however, hope is lost.

(For coverage of the Cowboys on the SBN network, please check out Blogging the Boys.)

Date: Sunday, December 31, 2006
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Teams: Detroit Lions (2-13-0) at Dallas Cowboys (9-6-0)
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Location: Irving, Texas, Texas Stadium
Weather: 53°F, Partly Cloudy, 10% Chance of Rain, 15 mph wind from W
Television: FOX
Radio: WKRK 97.1 FM Detroit
Spread: Dallas favored by 13.0; Over/Under 44.0

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Fantastic

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Most of the nation gets to see the Lions get murdered this afternoon. So while suffering through a 38-0 blowout halfway through the third quarter we get to know that at least 70% of the nation is suffering along with us, or just watching the CBS game.

by The Prodigy on Dec 31, 2006 12:44 PM EST reply actions

As usual...

The Lions are managing to blow their draft status again.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 31, 2006 1:41 PM EST reply actions

Is this good or bad?

I'm glad they're up 13-0, but is it worth the win to blow the number one pick?

by The Prodigy on Dec 31, 2006 1:45 PM EST reply actions

I honestly don't think so

There's no point to win now. Why couldn't they have played like this all season long when it mattered, now it's just like a slap in the face to everyone. Why does this always happen?

by Sean Yuille on Dec 31, 2006 2:39 PM EST up reply actions

I can't believe this

The one time when Detroit always plays their best is at the end of the season to screw up the draft status. Wow.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 31, 2006 3:21 PM EST reply actions

Time for the traditional 4th quarter collapse

by Sean Yuille on Dec 31, 2006 3:31 PM EST reply actions

I hope not

I think I'll still take a win and the number two overall draft pick. At least then we don't have to worry about wasting the pick on Brady Quinn, and let Oakland take in the pretty boy. I'll take Joe Thomas or Dwayne Jarret.

by The Prodigy on Dec 31, 2006 3:40 PM EST up reply actions

Not another WR

Millen actually would be run out of town if that happened. I just think the #1 pick has more value. I actually heard Tampa Bay is interested in trading up to get Quinn, so who knows what could happen.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 31, 2006 3:42 PM EST up reply actions