Week 14, 2019 Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings

Improving their draft spot.

The 3-9-1 Detroit Lions lose easily to the 9-4 Minnesota Vikings 7-20 and for the very first time in 2019 did not have the lead even once in the game (they had a lead in all 12 previous games at least once). It was debatable going into the 4th quarter if the Lions would even break 100 total yards on offense. At least the Lions are improving their draft spot.

David Blough, the undrafted rookie QB for the Lions, went 24 of 40 (60%) for 205 yards 1 TD and 2 INTs. Bo Scarbrough went for 65 yards on 19 carries with the backup RBs getting 5 more yards on 3 carries. It was a pretty anemic offensive day for the Lions. But at least they are improving their draft spot.

The Lions defense allowed Kirk Cousins to go 24 of 30 (80%) for 240 yards 1 TD and 0 INTs. The Lions defense also allowed 120 yards rushing and a touchdown by Cook. Allowing any QB to complete 80% of their passes should be unacceptable as well as unlikely, but at least the Lions are improving their draft spot.

Next week the Lions host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who are 6-7 right now, I won't be placing any bets on the Lions for that game either. At present the Lions would be drafting in the 5th position, a one spot improvement from last weeks 6 spot. I think they can do better then that yet, we just need to wait for the results of each games to find out.