Well, it finally happened. We’ve been waiting for it for several years now. The Detroit Lions played a well rounded and consistent football game in all facets. All aspects of the game against the New York Giants were clicking on all cylinders for the Lions. Yes, the Lions have won three games in a row, but this is the first time all year they have played well enough to win. The offense moved the ball and scored points, helped by a highly productive game from running back Jamaal Williams. Similarly, Aiden Hutchinson had an excellent defensive output causing two turnovers. Performances such as these by the Lions will not only allow them to meet expectations for this season, but exceed them.
For the first time this season, this team had remarkable offensive consistency. First of all, the Lions were able to avoid turning the ball over, which is one of the first accomplishments needed in order to improve overall play. Secondly, huge contributions were seen from the running back position when Jamaal William scored 3 touchdowns. Traditionally, this is an aspect of the game in which the team has struggled mightily in recent years. Between Justin Jackson and Jamaal Williams, the team collectively ran the ball for a total of 166 yards. Production such as this allows both the passing and running game to become more potent because opposing defenses will continually be caught off guard because they will be unable to anticipate what plays will be called next. Needless to say, continued consistency on offense, may lead the Lions to becoming one of the most dominant overall teams in the National Football League.
An imperative aspect of the game to master to ensure that an organization becomes elite is defense. In other words, force turnovers, take advantage of the opponent’s miscues, and limit the offensive movement of your foe. In addition, the mistakes of your own team must be held to a minimum. Because of their discipline Sunday, the Lions accomplished all of these tasks flawlessly. As mentioned earlier, not only did the team commit no turnovers of their own, but forced two by the Giants, resulting in two touchdowns. The touchdowns came because of a fumble recovery and an interception, both by Aiden Hutchinson. Consequently, the New York Giants offensive prowess was severely limited. If the Lions continue to hone their defensive skills as a whole, this team could prove to be difficult to score against the rest of the season.
With the contributions from players on the offensive and defensive side of the ball, the Lions have found themselves able to play a more palatable brand of football. Even if the Lions do not play as consistently as they did Sunday the rest of the season, if they can play well in some aspects and reasonably well in others, the sky is the limit for what this team could accomplish.
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