Detroit Lions torched by Stafford’s Rams
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It was an exciting, well-played half from Dan Campbell's squad, and one which instilled confidence in the Detroit fanbase. Yet, fatigue set in for the undermanned Lions in the second half, and L.A. receivers Davante Adams and Puka Nacua took full advantage.
The Lions allowing the Rams to score 20 unanswered points played significant part in their sixth loss of the season.
Amik Robertson underwent an MRI after suffering a hand injury in the fourth quarter of the Detroit Lions' 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
A second-half collapse in L.A. has put the Lions' season on the brink. But there's still a path back to the postseason for Dan Campbell and Co.
Between the end of the second quarter through the third, the Rams scored 20 unanswered points to comeback and steal the win from the Lions. The Rams’ defensive front came alive in the second half and wrecked havoc on the Lions’ interior offensive line.
The Detroit Lions have not won back-to-back games since October, but they likely need to win three straight to make the playoffs.
In the fourth quarter of the Rams game vs. the Lions in Week 15, Adams pulled up early on a route and was in pain.
If Detroit Lions win the next 2 weeks, they could face a win-and-in playoff scenario in Week 18 season finale against Ben Johnson and Chicago Bears.
The Detroit Lions will need to take care of their own business to make the playoffs, plus get some help from around the league.
The coach pointed to the third quarter of the 41-34 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Matthew Stafford led the Rams to 17 points while the Lions didn't score and a seven-point lead turned into a 10-point deficit.