"FROM THE DIRT TO DETROIT" - HOW AMIK ROBERTSON & THE LIONS SHUT DOWN JUSTIN JEFFERSON IN WK 18

[@Clintoniumer]

Amik Robertson’s footwork on the play he almost picked off Darnold covering Jefferson in the endzone was an absolute masterpiece

[@Maintenance_Mark]

According to Vikings fans and PFF, Amik Robertson didn't do anything but hold Justin Jefferson and get lucky that Darnold was off. 😂SMDH 🤡

[@ericplummer4089]

DeNile is not just a river in Egypt🤣🤣🤣

[@Bluebloods7]

Dropped an INT in his own endzone, that's prob worth a ton of PFF points. Not saying I agree with it, but they have some funky scoring metrics that don't always match up with real life

[@williammasselink]

I'd say Robertson made his own luck. Brilliant performance. Jefferson said pregame that no NFL player could cover him. He was wrong.

[@SpaceTraveIer]

Vikings are butt hurt

[@alpardo4124]

​@@williammasselinkMakes one wonder if he's actually learned his lesson in humility....

[@49rizon]

He got a game ball from the network and Campbell. He played lights out.

[@radroofer]

Thank you so much for highlighting Amik Robertson. He made a real impact for me

[@chukk_chukk]

Coach, your breakdown of the defense is the best I've found on KZbin for the Lions! As a Lion's lifer I really appreciate and enjoy your content! It's the little things that you explain, like about the leverage on that Branch penalty, that really set your analysis apart from the rest. Thanks!

[@mothhann]

They can’t bury what comes from the f***ing dirt 🥶

[@chukk_chukk]

Quote of the year!

[@abrahamcornelio3676]

@@mothhann best analogy for the past 25 years

[@AscendantZoro]

​@@chukk_chukk Idk i tend to lead towards Anzalone as the quote of the year. "Everybody wants to be a dog until you have to do some dog shit" with a picture of his forearm stitches.

[@BruceLeanTrades]

@@AscendantZoro nah that one kinda mid

[@I_Am_L_3]

Just a brilliant showing by amik truly.

[@dudeabides23]

This is where we Lions fans come for the A1 top shelf premium content 💪💪💪

[@grahamb007]

Amik is awesome. 💯 Best accent on the team also. Love it! Thanks for the video

[@steveo3831]

Louisiana boy

[@forcedopinion1]

i love his accent, its great

[@dorionhurley1972]

PFF gave him the worst grade, yet coach MCDC gave him a game ball. I was blown away by how well he played JJ

[@Bluebloods7]

Dropped an INT in his own endzone, that's prob worth a ton of PFF points. Not saying I agree with it, but they have some funky scoring metrics that don't always match up with real life

[@julianalvarez3227]

Amik was not in the bottom or top 5 PFF grades of Lions players on D.

[@Vossdre]

@@Bluebloods7gotta be that Fs

[@chukk_chukk]

That's why PFF grades are mostly hot garbage. Fun to look at, but utterly useless when actually evaluating players.

[@Adri_Unsung]

I haven’t taken PFF seriously since I learned anything about football

[@dorionhurley1972]

I thought Anzelone did it cause the play clock ran out and refs werent calling it

[@Bluebloods7]

Me too, but watching it now and hearing what coach pointed out about Kerby blitzing behind him, I think it may have been that

[@chukk_chukk]

I also thought it was because the play clock was expired. That was one of the worst clock violations that wasn't called.

[@coachd7846]

It was because of the clock.

[@AscendantZoro]

It was the clock. The next time it happened he wasnt on the field. The 3rd time he just ran straight at Darnold and forced them to call it.

[@Adri_Unsung]

@@chukk_chukkand there were 3 or 4 of them that I saw at LEAST

[@botira604]

Favorite content creator. You the man coach!!!

[@MegaBillWood]

Love it coach. I’ll take any video you are willing to put together for us Lions Fans

[@BrianLaHara]

Amik was great this game. I saw somewhere that he played against JJ back high school and college. I wonder if he felt comfortable playing against him. A few other thoughts: Anzo was important. The jumping at the line, I think, was to alert everyone (including refs) that play clock was expiring so could start blitz. He even effectively jumped offsides to accentuate an expired clock. Hockenson had a vertical route in middle of field early that was slightly overthrown that he "jumped " for bit it was obvious to me he wanted no part of putting himself in harms way with safeties in the area. Vikings D played well but I think they are kinda small overall and got worn down by the Lions physical play. I think it will be interesting to see if they have Honolulu flu against the Rams next week.

[@bobbydreg5597]

Yes! Make that blitz video please.

[@OscarDiggs]

Agreed. Brilliant defensive game plan on this day. Nice to break it down chunks

[@chukk_chukk]

Yes, please! Your defensive breakdown's are great!

[@dorionhurley1972]

Been waiting for this video coach!

[@RonaldKrzesniak]

Would love to see more on the Blitzes…

[@TheBanzaiCharge]

7:05 AA was signaling for delay of game. The play clock was at zero. I remember seeing him do that live. Later in the game, when it happened again, he just ran straight through the line to make sure the refs called it.

[@MrHunterbg]

He’s been the most underappreciated player that Brad signed last offseason. In hockey there’s a saying where if nobody notices you, that means you’re doing something right. Greatly explains Amik. Guy just plays ball and he’s a really good open field tackler. The coaches like to say he’s like a pit bull and that’s a perfect analogy for his style of play. Awesome player, better locker room guy.

[@dorionhurley1972]

Straight Dawg

[@td-85]

Vikings are so mad the game didn't go the way they expected

[@SlymeCat]

Thanks coach, as always what a terrific breakdown. As a lions fan it’s been nice watching your videos for the past 2 seasons

[@JonnyMac313]

I agree. There’s a beat writer Justin Rogers (who’s excellent) who says many of the same things you have about Amik.

[@David9999-w9s]

Great film study, would love to see the extra film study on the blitzes in the upcoming days. We appreciate it.

[@beez991]

It was the diamond diva vs the Dawg.

[@kidrappper85]

Looking at your video about Amik before playing a snap for us I was excited for him coming here! He's been a great DB for us.

[@MrRebel56]

Love these videos after gameplay. Not only are they entertaining, they’re informative

[@gaypreator8547]

Great content, enjoy the break down and getting to know the players. Detroit making game. 🦁🏈

[@bricebru22]

I think Aaron Glenn sees a lot of himself in Amik. I wouldn't be surprised if he was one of the main forces behind the signing.

[@SteveShafer-y6l]

Love to see a blitz video. Love your videos!

[@natraps118]

Was waiting for this one. Thanks again coach

[@soulbro44]

Fantastic job sir! Enjoying and sharing your content.

[@bigdawwg9]

best channel on yt

[@zoomzoom670]

Coach on that anzalone “jump” it strongly seemed like he was asking for a delay of game when I watched it live

[@CNC-Time-Lapse]

Do you do professional commentary? Sorry for my ignorance, I just discovered your channel and wow, your analysis is very thoughtful and well developed. You're very skilled at commentary.

[@virgillyman2640]

Sixty seven percent man to man, that is crazy!!!

[@dorionhurley1972]

Great video coach!!! I appreciate your work!!!

[@artmeddaugh6669]

Amik is that DAWG! He may be little in size, but he plays HUGE! Last night was just another exhibit of his skills and tenacity!

[@codyyoutz]

Great breakdown. That anzo jumping up before the play was because the play clock was at zero. It happened quite a few times in the first half. I know you already did quite a few on jack campbell but pff had him rated the highest lion on Defense. I was wondering why? Hes probably my favorite player and played well, but i don't know about highest rated that game. I really hope he improves his pass rushing ability

[@dorionhurley1972]

I remember your comment too about making a CD3 and an Amik video, lol... but ill leave it at that. Maybe more people will watch this one..😂😂

[@515Earl]

That strange alarm Anzalone was throwing @7:09 was the beginning of Alex's attempts to start calling all of the refs missed delay of game penalties on Sam Darnold. You saw in the 4th quarter he finally had to just blow through the line to make the refs call a delay of game on the Vikings.

[@Jmoneypoprocks]

Thank you coach

[@thomaslewis7496]

I was totally shocked with the performance of our defense.Watching the 49ers game and then this.

[@djmattplay]

Anzalone jumped before that snap I believe because the play clock hit zero and it should have been a delay of game. The refs were letting the Vikings get away with delay of game multiple times. Later, Anzalone finally jumped across the line when the clock hit zero and kind of forced the refs into calling the delay of game.

[@Bluebloods7]

9:55 - Addison WIDE open. Darnold was seeing ghosts and not seeing what was right in front of him all game long. AG threw him a total curveball that was the opposite of what KOC had Darnold ready for.

[@timomomomo969]

@@Bluebloods7 Darnold may have seen Addison but he was also crowded by the D line on that side. Not sure who that is jumping with his arms up, but Darnold may have been influenced by that. He was definitely seeing ghosts.

[@williammasselink]

As I recall, Anzalone thought the clock ran down for delay of game penalty which is why he jumped up.

[@radroofer]

You’re right they had 3 delay of games only called for one.

[@i2308Matt]

The clock ran out about 6 times and they called it 1 time.

[@radroofer]

Detroits parch work defense surprised the Vickie’s last night they were great with AA 😊 back

[@williammasselink]

@radroofer Shows how decisive an impact AA has on the Lions defense.

[@DebApplin]

Amik said that he has played against Jefferson since high school in Louisiana

[@JeffTeague-g7g]

Amik could be the difference maker in these playoffs

[@nosaj73]

Wow. I missed that Branch play on the missed fade. What an incredible play. I just thought Darnold overthrew it.

[@scottco1]

I think the play where anziloni was jumping was to draw attention to an uncalled delay of game penalty. The play clock was zero before the ball was snapped.

[@49rizon]

Hey, coach. That throw to Jefferson that sailed high because of Branch. Maybe you should reach out to Dan Orlovsky and show him that clip. He totally put the blame on Darnold as a bad throw. Clearly it wasn't after seeing this clip. Branch did a heck of a job there disrupting the pass angle.

[@steveshattuck1236]

Great detail on there goal line stands thank you

[@thelpc7]

Alex was jumping about cause it was a delay of game. Happend about 5 times in the game.two massive plays it happened on. 1: the long jefferson catch . 2: the long run

[@MrRebel56]

Amik played great. Glad he’s here

[@dorionhurley1972]

He played outside for the Raiders and did well

[@janeknisely4383]

AG has been teaching coverages, but also patience. I think his message has gotten through to our defense. Cover and watch; then go.

[@MrHunterbg]

7:03 Anzalone was trying to get the refs attention for delay of game. You’ll notice on another play later in the game instead of jumping up and down, he just blitzes across the line. That way he either timed the snap perfectly, or Minnesota gets called for delay of game.

[@gwoody20]

I was wondering where JJettas was the whole game. Apparently he was getting locked down by our CB3 lol

[@John7-4]

He's been a solid nickel corner since he was with the raiders amik was showing flashes of a shutdown corner

[@jonathanvanark9009]

I think the play where Anzalone is jumping and waving is his signal that a delay of game should have been called. I noticed that in a different game recap video I watched.

[@YzaliaJoule]

When we played the Raiders last season I thought he was one of their best players. Absolutely thrilled when I heard we signed him and he's been nothing but phenomenal since. He knows his role in the scheme and plays it to perfection every down.

[@johndoe-jl5pq]

Good lesson Coach

[@TheKturner05]

Levi Onwuzurike breakdown please! PFF Grade: 83.2 with 9 pressures this game.

[@johnschoch5325]

I didn’t know much about him but after the signing I read up on him and was fairly excited to get him. His early body of work though was kind of meh. As the injuries piled up and playing time increased he seemed to really get it going. By the end of the season he’s become a plus plus signing. He’s a MCDC guy through and through and I’m glad we have him another year at least.

[@kevinvandeventer8690]

I think hes more comfortable on the outside vs playing inside nickel like he was before the injuries.

[@MarkLeBay]

8:00 That hit Darnold took on that play I think must have had some effect on him in the game

[@WrYSVrZrtr]

This Vikings offense is gonna have the Honolulu Flu against the Rams.😂

[@erinlietaert6002]

Thank you 🎉

[@810SwayTheP]

7:00 Anzalone was jumping because a Delay of Game should have been called because the play clock ran out. I personally saw about 4-5 times where the clock hit 0 in Minnesota's possession, but no flag was thrown. It got to the point where I just stopped counting 😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Dtownpunk77]

I think it should be pointed out that, amik played against jefferson in college, and the reason he was drafted, was exactly for this matchup.

[@Cornerstones1883]

Amik's play doesn't surprise me in the least. I was ecstatic when Holmes signed him. Robertsen was a standout for the Raiders, and as a testament to their woebegone front office, they wouldnt resign him.

[@nelsoning5803]

Blitz video! 👍

[@Vossdre]

the emphasis on receivers being that weak compared to a stronger defender w the branch call i feel like that’s what a lot of calls really come from

[@scottdewitt-on7ui]

This dude has a bone to pick , a thing to prove , and from what he's been saying he's a big pissed he isn't thought of as THE BEST Db in the league.. Can't bury what comes from the dirt . Well dang boy 😮

[@ThatChefMaki]

7:00 AA was trying to get the referees attention that the play clock had run out, there was one instance in the second half where he literally ran off side just so they could make the call.

[@erwinr.fletcher2249]

The more videos and breakdowns the better coach.

[@i2308Matt]

This yrs DBs have the least amount of INTs in the history of the Detroit Lions in a season.

[@donbur1553]

Coach question can yo6 do a,film review on levi Onzurwki ( spellingsl isnt right) i thought he had a,really good game vs vikings!,

[@bricebru22]

9 pressures from Levi! Incredible game

[@justinbruck9602]

Kirby Smart's quote is excellent, but I feel like everyone in the Detroit receiving room has just a little DB in them. Everyone one on this team likes to be legally violent, and that is so representative of their city. Anzalone jumping was because of a delay of game.

[@joshuabaker3807]

The play at 7:45 about Alex Anzalone jumping pre snap. I believe that was cause the play clock had hit 0. He did that later on and the refs did blow it dead.

[@Bluebloods7]

7:09 - he was screaming because the play clock was on 0 for 2 seconds and no penalty called.

[@abrahamcornelio3676]

Amik is a stut....bad man in a good way

[@HammerShock23]

At the 9:52 mark, on the 4th down, how was there no flag for offensive pass interference at the top of the screen? Addison got wide open after #83 was drive blocking Brian Branch for 5 yards.

[@chavezychavez323]

Alex was yelling about the play clock. Maybe telling Kirby to go out it was 0

[@fredrickmatthews6542]

Amok just understands not losing his leverage if you watched him play in college he’s always playing on the outside shoulder of the wideout…. The 💩 that has always really scared me about him is discipline when the ball is in the air he was not supposed to be a DB his ball tracking ability is something like we’ve never seen since primetime! It’s a reason he’s worn 21 his whole colligate and pro career 📠

[@coachonpoint]

Louisiana Tech alum…go find his Tech highlights. Amik plays possessed. And he plays super pissed off all game. If the NFL had a “Plays With The Biggest Chip On His Shoulder” Amik would be unanimous.

[@j.thehappywyvern6397]

Anzalone all night was trying to signal the refs kept missing the clock going to zero that’s why he jumped into the air and later in the game rushed through the o line.

[@i2308Matt]

If Amik could catch he would have had a 101 yard INT TD. Arnold got away with PI in the end zone on that play.

[@aonjmj]

Absolutely played to his potential.

[@davidnewton3257]

Anzo jumped as the play clock hit a long zero

[@JAKPM]

Amik played Justin in high school and once in college, I think he had his number.

[@VanVan-e9s]

It’s humbling experience to know that the other team prepared so much for you. So much respect.

[@damagedjustice7133]

Hey, coach. Were you aware of the 2 or 3 delay of game, that the officials didn't call on Minnesota ? It was sickening to watch. Talk about a biased officiating crew. It made me want to turn it off.😡 The NFL should address the issue by creating a new time clock buzzer. Bcuz obviously they're not throwing the flag. Thanks coach for your amazing breakdown videos. We appreciate all your time, efforts and outstanding work. God bless 🙏🏼✝️🙏🏼👑💪🏼

[@MAHONEYDRO]

Alex was signaling that the play clock hit 00's....I remember that play well because the refs were allowing the clock to hit 00s like they did when we played the bears both times this year

[@EGS-ty7fx]

Dan Campbell said he does not think Davis will return unfortunately

[@gabriellongworth]

AMIK!!! 🤙🏻✌️

[@joechriste7052]

Darnold is a guy who has to see it to believe it when it comes to open receivers.

[@joshlewis575]

I think the anzo jump was because of another delay of game. Eventually he just started jumping across the line forcing the refs to finally call it.

[@givemeurburners]

Yeah Amik had history with Jefferson too

[@dorionhurley1972]

That man studied film, film ratt!!!

[@yugnok]

He did his homework.