With the first three game win streak in what seems like a millenium, I must say that no matter what happens next week, the Detroit lions might have finally learned to win.
Ok the last three game streak was in 2007. Iโ€™m just saying.
By my own personal account, the Lions did not play their best game today. Yes, it was a back and forth affair, but they had their fair share of stalled drives and extended drives on defense. They fell behind by 10 in the fourth quarter and found a way to make some plays to win their second straight road game over the Miami Dolphins, 34-27. It was the first win over the Dolphins since 1991 and the first win in five tries in Miami.
Down 27-17 with 4:37 left in the fourth running back Jahvid Best took a short pass and turned it into a 53 yard touchdown. Best showed the speed that had been missing since early in the season and he didnโ€™t show any effects of the turf toes that have plagued him for a good portion of the season. Nathan Vasher and DeAndre Levy came up with key interceptions and Levy provided the winning margin, returning his for a touchdown. This was done without their best player, Calvin Johnson, sitting out the fourth after aggravating an ankle injury.
They are finally not self destructing. Gone are the pre-snap penalties and self inflicted wounds that were so visible in their losses.They found a way to win and come up with some big plays. Theyโ€™re winning the turnover battle and making key stops.
This is what good teams do to win games.
Iโ€™m not saying theyโ€™re on the road to the playoffs next year, but theyโ€™ve made some strides. Bigger strides than what weโ€™re used to seeing in this city. There might finally be some hope for the Lions after all. Letโ€™s just hope they can use these positive moments to lay the groundwork for something bigger.
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