Grading the Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford, defensive line shine in another comeback victory m_gallery = “detroit_lions_vs_miami_dolphin”; m_gallery_id = “16298692″; m_gallery_total = “69″; m_gallery_blog_id = “5628″; m_gallery_related_slide = “1″; Loading Photo Gallery Grading the Detroit Lions after the team’s 20-16 win over the Miami Dolphins: QUARTERBACKS: A-Matthew Stafford delivered yet another game-winning drive, taking the Lions 79 yards in 11 plays to snatch the win away from the Dolphins. Before that, it was looking like an average performance for the quarterback, which included great throws like his long touchdown to Calvin Johnson in the first quarter and a number of questionable decisions. Stafford did throw an interception on a slightly underthrown ball in the first half, but it was more of a remarkable play made by Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes. RUNNING BACKS: B+It wasn’t the most productive day for the backs, but they did well with their opportunities. Joique Bell and Reggie Bush combined to average well over four yards per carry and the group contributed five receptions for 66 yards. The Lions did their best to keep Theo Riddick involved, but execution crumbled on the plays called for him until the closing seconds. He had negative yardage on his first five touches before hauling in the game-winning touchdown from 11 yards out. WIDE RECEIVERS: ACalvin Johnson topped [...] newsinmi/grading-the-detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-defensive-line-shine-in-another-comeback-victory/
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 00:10:43 +0000
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