Ok the last three game streak was in 2007. I’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 didn’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. They’re winning the turnover battle and making key stops.
This is what good teams do to win games.
I’m not saying they’re on the road to the playoffs next year, but they’ve made some strides. Bigger strides than what we’re used to seeing in this city. There might finally be some hope for the Lions after all. Let’s just hope they can use these positive moments to lay the groundwork for something bigger.
