A game that we actually have a chance to win.

Any word on Roy Williams status?


Bills at Lions
Winless Detroit is a team still trying to find its an identity. Detroit seemed to have found some offensive balance, scoring 24 and 34 points in previous weeks, but that balance disappeared in Minnesota, with Jon Kitna throwing three interceptions. Detroit imploded, blowing a 17-3 lead in the fourth quarter. Can this team persevere and fight for 60 minutes to get a win?

The other question is which Buffalo team will arrive at Ford Field on Sunday? Will it be the explosive offensive machine racking up yards, both rushing and passing, while playing aggressive defense or the inconsistent offensive unit with a generous defense? Both teams have potential, but neither has successfully established itself under new leadership.

this game doesnt scare me at all. a good pass rushing college team might beable to get to kitna, with all our injuries.

plus i think mcgahee will run wild on us.

I really think the Orioles had a great idea this year. Stage a walkout halfway through the game. Everyone dresses in black. That, surely, would embarrass the hell out of the Fords.

It would have too.

Bills-Lions Preview

By ANTHONY GIORNALISTA
STATS Senior Writer
Published October 11, 2006

Mistakes have defined the Buffalo Bills' losses. Losses have defined the Detroit Lions' season.

Needing to regroup quickly if they hope to stay in the AFC East race, the Bills look to rebound from a blowout defeat when they visit the winless Lions on Sunday.

Buffalo (2-3) committed five turnovers, including three J.P. Losman interceptions, and was undone by dropped passes, missed tackles and drive-ending penalties in a 40-7 loss at Chicago last Sunday.

The Bills have committed eight turnovers, allowed a safety and converted one of six fourth-down attempts in their three losses. They're two games behind first-place New England, which is starting to gain momentum.

``It's the same thing that's been haunting us any time we have a loss: Mistakes,'' Buffalo tight end Robert Royal said. ``I think overall, it's everybody. We've got to find a way to come together and make it happen.''

The Bills have wins over Minnesota and Miami, and lost by a combined 10 points to the Patriots and New York Jets, but were clearly outmatched against Chicago.

``The league will humble you,'' Buffalo rookie safety Donte Whitner said. ``But we still have confidence in ourselves. We know that we're a good team. We just have to cut out the mistakes.''

The Bills' offense converted only two of 13 first-down attempts last week, managed just 10 first downs and generated 145 yards - the fewest since they had 125 in a 29-6 loss at New England in 2004. They were limited to one offensive touchdown for the third time this season.

Buffalo hasn't scored three or more offensive touchdowns in 10 games since producing three in a 24-23 loss at Miami last Dec. 4.

The defense wasn't much better, allowing Chicago to score on each of its first five possessions. The Bills were as ineffective against the run (allowing two touchdowns and 155 yards) as they were against the pass (two touchdowns and 196 yards), and defensive backs dropped three potential interceptions.

Buffalo coach Dick Jauron, though, doesn't have it as bad as Rod Marinelli, who took over for Jauron in Detroit in January. Jauron coached the Lions for the final five games of last season after Steve Mariucci was fired, going 1-4.

Marinelli thinks a lack of discipline is one major reason his Lions are 0-5 this season.

A day after Detroit blew a 14-point fourth-quarter lead in Sunday's 26-17 loss to Minnesota, Marinelli saw what he expected on the game film.

``After having a chance to view the tape, a theme throughout our team is not doing our jobs, understanding our jobs and doing what we are coached to do,'' he said. ``It's glaring to me. We have to be a more disciplined football team.''

The Lions have had good chances to win four of their five games this season, and have had fourth-quarter leads in the last two, but haven't finished anything off.

``One thing that jumps out at you is that we've been outscored 47-13 in the fourth quarter,'' Marinelli said. ``That's when your discipline takes hold - if it is really ingrained, it becomes stronger than the excitement or the fear of the game. We haven't come to that point yet.''

Detroit lost two starters - receiver Roy Williams (neck) and guard Damien Woody (foot) - in the opening moments of last week's game.

Williams, who leads the team with 26 receptions and 391 yards, is listed as day-to-day. Woody's injury might leave the Lions without three of their five starting linemen as Ross Verba (hamstring) and Rex Tucker (knee) are both struggling to return from earlier injuries.

Marinelli said Monday there was a ``good possibility'' all three would be unable to play Sunday.

The running game was hurt by the lack of blockers against the Vikings. Kevin Jones finished with just eight yards rushing on 10 carries, and Detroit ran the ball only three times in the second half.

``The lack of continuity is hurting us a little bit,'' Marinelli said. ``It hurts the precision and the timing of the passing game and the running game. But those men are accountable. They are being coached so that they can take the opportunity to step into that role and do it.''

Buffalo has won the last two meetings in this series, but the teams haven't met since Oct. 27, 2002. This is the Bills' first visit to Detroit since Nov. 24, 1994.

Buffalo -1

There is no way the Lions win this one, it's too easy. They will have to wait for the Chicago game for a W.

Oct 11 Terry Foster, of the Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions consider WR Roy Williams (back) to be doubtful for Week 6 due to a back injury. Williams (shoulder/back) did not rule out playing on Sunday, although the team is expected to list him as doubtful, the Detroit News reports.

Recommendation: "If we can get it to calm down we will be in good position," Williams said during an interview on WXYT 1270. "Right now it is stiff." We'll be sure to closely monitor this situation throughout the week.

The Detroit Lions placed G Damien Woody on the Reserve/Injured list today (Oct. 11) after he suffered a foot sprain in Minnesota (Oct. 8). The Lions signed rookie WR Devale Ellis to fill the roster spot, bringing him up from the practice squad. Ellis was with the team and active against Seattle in the season opener.
The Lions should've held on to Butler and Matua. [smilie=banghead.gi:

loss

Only 11 more to go after a strong start, and I'll celebrate like there's no tomorrow.

Time to bring everyone down from the Tiger's high.

lions have their work cut out for them in the second half. they looked like the better team the first half, but we all know they can pull this one out. this season is too special to fuck up now.

Roy Williams was a workhorse today. good for my fantasy team :thumbsup:

Yarrrrghhh.... Why'd we win?