Sunday, December 30, 2007

Packers 31, Lions 13 (End Q3)

The pass-happy Lions managed to stretch an uneventful third quarter to the maximum, giving Craig Nall a decent number of snaps under center. So far, the reviews are mixed. Nall looked poised at times, stepping up in the pocket and hitting WR Ruvell Martin for a 32-yard scoring pass. He also looked rattled at times, fumbling two routine exchanges from C Scott Wells.

Many of the defensive substitutes are in, but regular players are missing opportunities for the Packers. FS Aaron Rouse dropped a Jon Kitna pass that was severely underthrown and absolutely gift-wrapped for him. Later in the third, SS Atari Bigby whiffed on a tipped pass in the Packers' end zone. While this game means little, those are potential game-changing plays that could make a big difference in the playoffs.

OL Junius Coston (calf) is questionable to retun.

Well, the Packers are well on their way in this one. Some fans have even hit the doors already. It seems the Lions did so quite some time ago.

-Justin Harings

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