Game #13 - Detroit Lions (6-6) vs Dallas Cowboys (11-1) - Open Thread

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:43 AM EST in Detroit Lions Game Threads

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Date: Sunday, December 9, 2007
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Teams: Detroit Lions (6-6) vs Dallas Cowboys (11-1)
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Location: Detroit, Michigan, Ford Field
Weather: Domed Stadium
Television: FOX
Radio: WXYT-FM 97.1
Spread: Dallas favored by 11.0; Over/Under 50.5
POD Prediction: Cowboys win 44-17

Update [2007-12-9 16:15:32 by Sean Yuille]: It wasn't the blowout we all expected, but Detroit broke our hearts anyways. They choked away a win that would've turned the season back around. Hanson missed a field goal that would've put Detroit ahead even after a late Dallas TD, and then Paris Lenon just had to fall on a fumble on the Cowboys' last drive. Instead, he tried to pick it up and hit it forward, allowing Dallas to recover. Full recap tomorrow. Until then, the season is officially over now. Typical Lions.

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Inactives for today's game

QB Dan Orlovsky (3rd QB), WR Roy Williams, RB Tatum Bell, DB Tony Beckham, OT Barry Stokes, G Manny Ramirez, LB Boss Bailey, DE Kalimba Edwards

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 12:43 PM EST reply actions

Kitna and Newman met

Looks like the bad blood is gone

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:03 PM EST reply actions

Cowboys getting the ball first

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:03 PM EST reply actions

Returned out to the 25

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:04 PM EST reply actions

Rogers jumps offside

Free 1st down

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:06 PM EST reply actions

Rogers limps off

Can't stop the run, I don't even want to see what the pass will do.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:08 PM EST reply actions

1st down pass to Witten

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:09 PM EST reply actions

HUGE 3rd and 9

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:11 PM EST reply actions

Romo lofts a pass

Incomplete, Nick Folk in for a long field goal attempt

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:11 PM EST reply actions

No good!

Great stop by the defense and no points are scored. Need the offense to score here.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:12 PM EST reply actions

Jones runs for a 1st down

Lions inside the Dallas 45

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:14 PM EST reply actions

False start Lions

Now 1st and 15

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:15 PM EST reply actions

Jones goes for another big gain

1st down Lions!

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:16 PM EST reply actions

Duckett!!!!!!!!!!!

T.J. Duckett runs into the endzone from 30+ yards out. There's the running game we've been missing.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:17 PM EST reply actions

7-0 Lions

What a drive.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:17 PM EST reply actions

Wow, 63 yards rushing on that drive alone

I think that's more than we've had in the last 4 games

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:20 PM EST reply actions

Cowboys again return the kick to the 25

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:20 PM EST reply actions

Rogers back in the game and bats down a pass

3rd and 5 coming up

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:23 PM EST reply actions

Gerald Alexander sacks Romo!

The safety blitz pays off, 4th and long, Cowboys have to punt.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:24 PM EST reply actions

Walters appears to be hurt

Detroit will take over at their own 38.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:25 PM EST reply actions

Walters smacked the turf with his head

Still down. Announcers said he has moved.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:27 PM EST reply actions

Walters is walking off

Looks like he was knocked out.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:30 PM EST reply actions

McDonald picks up a first down

Ball now into Cowboys territory.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:31 PM EST reply actions

Dump off to Jones good for another 1st

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:31 PM EST reply actions

McHugh drops a pass

Now 3rd and 8

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:32 PM EST reply actions

What a play by Furrey

Made a great catch coming back for the ball and gets off the ground to run for a 1st down. Also a roughing the passer penalty to add 15 on to the play. Lions now up to the Cowboys 13.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:34 PM EST reply actions

Jones up to the 6

It'll be 3rd down and 3.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:35 PM EST reply actions

Pass to McHugh

He made the catch this time for a 1st down. Ball inside the 2.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:36 PM EST reply actions

Not much of a gain on 1st down

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:36 PM EST reply actions

Play-action thrown a little to high

McHugh can't make the catch. It'll be third and goal.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:37 PM EST reply actions

Pass incomplete

Not good inside the 2.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:38 PM EST reply actions

Flag on the play for illegal formation

It'll be 4th down. Can't believe they couldn't score from 2 yards away from the goalline. Would've liked to see Duckett get a handoff.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:38 PM EST reply actions

Hanson kicks a 19-yarder

10-0 Lions with 8 seconds left in the quarter

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:38 PM EST reply actions

Walters has a concussion

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:40 PM EST reply actions

Hanson forces Austin out of bounds

Great return though. This kick coverage always gives up a big one.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:41 PM EST reply actions

FitzSimmsons injured as well

Looks like he will be done.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:44 PM EST reply actions

Marinelli and Kwan (special teams coach)

Get into it on the sidelines.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:45 PM EST reply actions

Barber caught the ball

Had it knocked loose and now it is just a scrum for the ball.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:45 PM EST reply actions

WTF

Detroit came away with the ball but they're giving it to Dallas.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:46 PM EST reply actions

A Dallas player fell on it initially

Detroit not getting those turnovers like they did at the start of the season.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:47 PM EST reply actions

3rd and 1 for Dallas

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:48 PM EST reply actions

Barber gets a touchdown

Got a toss and ran by everyone.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:48 PM EST reply actions

10-7 Lions

Better come back out with points.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:48 PM EST reply actions

Kitna hits McDonald

18 yard pass in a tight space.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:55 PM EST reply actions

Kitna hits McHugh for a 35-yard gain

Detroit now down inside the Dallas 20.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:55 PM EST reply actions

Where's the flag?

Williams was all over him.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:56 PM EST reply actions

False start makes is 3rd and 14

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:57 PM EST reply actions

Pass is caught by Brandon Middleton

Not even close to a first down.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:58 PM EST reply actions

Hanson's kick is good

13-7 Lions lead.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 1:59 PM EST reply actions

Pass incomplete on 3rd and short

Dallas has to punt again.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:05 PM EST reply actions

Calvin Johnson makes a 19-yard reception

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:07 PM EST reply actions

Jones runs through a huge hole for a gain of 16

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:07 PM EST reply actions

McDonald makes the catch

Close to a 1st down

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:08 PM EST reply actions

Duckett fights for a 1st down

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:08 PM EST reply actions

Kitna to Johnson

Ball inside the 15.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:10 PM EST reply actions

TD Lions!

2nd effort by Jones and he fights into the endzone. Detroit leads 20-7.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:17 PM EST reply actions

TD Cowboys

Horrible defense on that drive. Detroit leads 20-14.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:27 PM EST reply actions

These officials suck

Where the hell is the flag?

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:31 PM EST reply actions

Detroit leads 20-14 at the half

Great half considering how I thought this game would be, but still some missed opportunities.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:32 PM EST reply actions

Cson returns the ball up to the 35

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:47 PM EST reply actions

Jones runs for 7

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:48 PM EST reply actions

Incomplete on 3rd and short

Detroit has to punt. Not the way Detroit wanted to start this half.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:49 PM EST reply actions

Harris punts the ball out of bounds inside the 5

Great punt.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:49 PM EST reply actions

3rd and 4 coming up

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:56 PM EST reply actions

TO picks up a first

Damn

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:56 PM EST reply actions

Packers about to clinch the North

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:57 PM EST reply actions

Haha, delay of game 2 times

Only can enforce it once though.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 2:59 PM EST reply actions

Dewayne White sacks Romo!

Punt time.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:00 PM EST reply actions

Bad punt

Detroit will start in Dallas territory

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:00 PM EST reply actions

Jones up to the 3

Have to get a TD here.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:08 PM EST reply actions

TD Kevin Jones!

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:09 PM EST reply actions

27-14 Lions lead

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:09 PM EST reply actions

Kick returned up to the 45

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:13 PM EST reply actions

Wittens picks up a 1st

Into Detroit territory.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:15 PM EST reply actions

1st down again to Witten

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:16 PM EST reply actions

Rogers not playing

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:17 PM EST reply actions

1st down to TO

Dallas inside 20

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:17 PM EST reply actions

Witten picks up another 1st down

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:18 PM EST reply actions

Kennedy shakin up

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:18 PM EST reply actions

3rd and goal from the 3

3rd quarter over with. Great couple of hits by Blue.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:21 PM EST reply actions

Barber stopped short!

Alexander makes a huge play on Barber. 4th and goal from the 2.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:24 PM EST reply actions

Dallas is going for it

C'mon defense!

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:24 PM EST reply actions

Crap

Barber runs into the endzone for a TD.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:24 PM EST reply actions

Lead only 27-21

Need at least a field goal to make it two possessions now

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:25 PM EST reply actions

Cason returns up to the 35

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:28 PM EST reply actions

McDonald picks up 13

1st down Lions

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:30 PM EST reply actions

Jones with another great run

18 yard gain on the play

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:31 PM EST reply actions

McHugh gets a 1st down and more

Ball inside the 20 now

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:32 PM EST reply actions

It'll be 3rd and 9

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:33 PM EST reply actions

Check that

3rd and 14, C.J. gets a delay of game for spiking the ball. Where was that when Barber did it at the end of the 1st half?

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:34 PM EST reply actions

4th down

Hanson in for a big field goal.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:34 PM EST reply actions

Wow

Hanson misses from 35 yards out. Still only 6 points. Up to the defense now.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:35 PM EST reply actions

Crayton gains 30

Dallas into Lions territory

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:38 PM EST reply actions

Another 1st down

That missed field goal is looking bigger every play

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:40 PM EST reply actions

3rd and 5 coming up

DEFENSE!

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:41 PM EST reply actions

Witten gets it again

1st down Dallas, Rogers back into the game

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:42 PM EST reply actions

Crayton inside the 5

This game is about to become a joke.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:43 PM EST reply actions

False start on Dallas

1st and goal now from the 10

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:45 PM EST reply actions

Lions ball!

Witten fumbles at the goal line and Detroit recovers.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:48 PM EST reply actions

Holy cow

Witten tried to stretch the ball out, it was clearly out before his knee was down. And Greg Blue recovers it.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:48 PM EST reply actions

Rod is fired up

Pretty clear what he is saying to the refs.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:49 PM EST reply actions

Jones out to the 5

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:50 PM EST reply actions

Broken play

Wow, can't have a worst place to make a mistake like that. Detroit back to their own 1 now.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:50 PM EST reply actions

Kitna hits McDonald

Huge, huge, huge

1st down Lions. Not only does the drive stay alive, but now Detroit doesn't have to punt out of its own endzone.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 3:51 PM EST reply actions

by ahtrap on Dec 9, 2007 4:10 PM EST reply actions

So close

All Hanson had to do was make that easy field goal. And to Paris Lenon: fall on the f-ing ball.

God.

by Sean Yuille on Dec 9, 2007 4:10 PM EST reply actions

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