Detroit vs New England on 10/09 by Mike_Jones
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FINAL
29
Game Detroit
+3½ -108
LOSS
Loss 1
Handicapper Analysis
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New England might start its third-string quarterback, rookie Bailey Zappe out of Western Kentucky.
Even if Mac Jones does start, despite his ankle issues, he will have problems against Lion pressure.
Detroit's defensive style is uniquely blitz-friendly, which is bad news for a quarterback with injured ankles as well as for Zappe -- Zappe's PFF grade under pressure was miserable in college.
The Lions will win this game because, behind Jared Goff in one of his best seasons ever and behind a generally high-scoring offense, they are the one team in this contest that can score easily.
Among other things, they can take advantage of Lawrence Guy's absence, which has made the Patriot run defense vulnerable even to backup running backs.
Even if Mac Jones does start, despite his ankle issues, he will have problems against Lion pressure.
Detroit's defensive style is uniquely blitz-friendly, which is bad news for a quarterback with injured ankles as well as for Zappe -- Zappe's PFF grade under pressure was miserable in college.
The Lions will win this game because, behind Jared Goff in one of his best seasons ever and behind a generally high-scoring offense, they are the one team in this contest that can score easily.
Among other things, they can take advantage of Lawrence Guy's absence, which has made the Patriot run defense vulnerable even to backup running backs.
