Lions "Completely Dominate" in Bizarre Game | Titans vs Lions Wk8 Recap

Join Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson as they recap the Lions' jaw-dropping 52-14 victory over the Titans in this week 8 showdown. The Lions dominated with only 85 net passing yards, showcasing their strategic prowess and Ben Johnson's creative play-calling. Special teams were on fire, with Kalif Raymond leading the charge in an explosive performance. Meanwhile, the Titans struggled, prompting speculation about a potential fire sale. In this game analysis, Steve and Sam discuss standout plays, analyze key performances, and preview what's next for both teams. Don’t miss their entertaining banter and insightful breakdown.
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[@joeydirt69]

i went to this game with a couple friends and MAN did we pick a fun game to go to

[@Zachcamaj]

Same, my first ever nfl game, crowd was electric and loved when they showed hutch

[@joeydirt69]

@@Zachcamaj that’s awesome man!! glad you got to experience that. it was my first Lions game since 2007. been living in the detroit area my whole life but the Lions have also been depressing my whole life lol. really enjoying this turnaround.

[@pjpredhomme7699]

I'm betting you are NOT from Nashville

[@joeydirt69]

@@pjpredhomme7699 lol no but i did see a Derrick Henry and Peter Skoronski jersey at the game. respect to those fans

[@Harpazoed]

You sure did. Just crazy 😜

[@RichardStanczak]

I don’t agree with your characterization of the four turnovers as gifts. The Lions interceptions were on plays that the defender read perfectly and timed their move from behind the receiver (TEs in both cases) to beat the receiver to the ball. The two fumbles were violent punch outs by Amik Robertson. That’s what these guys do, they make plays. Give them some credit.

[@joshsmock870]

Thank you! They are creating and forcing turnovers not getting "gifts". Also the first Interception by Nowaske was created by the pressure from Paschal.

[@auteur3779]

@@joshsmock870 It was literally a perfectly executed SAM LB feint and read INT. Nothing gifted at all. The ball was perfectly thrown. Very Luke Kuechly like INT.

[@NITTY103166]

​@@joshsmock870Paschal didn't play in this game.

[@joshsmock870]

@@auteur3779 it was a great play

[@joshsmock870]

@@NITTY103166 good observation, it was Levi with the pressure

[@Dale_Higgins]

"im interested in what Ben Johnson can do in the red zone today" lolol

[@paulmayer8654]

Over 300 combined return yards and 52 points on 47 plays in spite of only 61 total passing yards 😂 and all those points were just through 3 quarters

[@thomaswaite1865]

Crazy bro

[@ArnoldandSonsExteriors]

Amazing... Detroits offense is out of control!!! Almost unstoppable. I'm excited abour GB Sunday. GB is really good and it's going to be an awesome test for both teams. It's gonna be AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@righteousisthelord180]

Lions fan here. We were the Titans. Started strong and then imploded like that sub at the Titanic. Game after game with Stafford and Megatron. Owner Hemp with Holmes and Campbell have turned that ship around.

[@Deanbedford1]

And teams are 0-6 after playing the lions this year 🤷‍♂️

[@Bwkjam]

0-7

[@ipioso]

Lions hangover

[@derekswift8674]

0-6 because the bye week

[@kylewade6882]

​@derekswift8674 yeah but Dallasnlost yesterday so.... 0-7

[@chriss5165]

Honolulu Flu

[@satchitus7200]

We were actually laughing most of the game because these butt kickings usually happened to us for decades.

[@Dale_Higgins]

I was listening to it at work laughing the whole time. I know it was the worst team in the league, but that kind of overwhelming was just hilarious

[@themusicofdrewalkema883]

The Lions literally played the 5-0 Vikings without Hutch. How can you say they haven't played a top NFC team without him?

[@barnuner]

One of the best special teams performances ever. lol I'm surprised the Titans didn't fire their ST coordinator on the way home.

[@janeknisely4383]

The blocking was picture-perfect.

[@Banksy913]

I would say the Titans giving up 5 touchdowns on 5 possessions in the red zone = bad defense Sam. Giving up a 70 yard run is bad defense. WTF are you talking about?

[@gregleo8035]

It’s not “bizarre” or a surprise to us. We know how talented, deep and balanced our team is. It’s just that no one would listen since training camp and the entire country is still in denial

[@thewizardofoz511]

THISSSsss is moronic haters stay about a year or so behind everything we say as Lions.. 😅 or that will happen is coming to pass.. and then appliance finish that shake our heads and roll our eyes thinking like didn't we just tell you clowns yes for the past year plus???.. its just annoying.. I wonder because they're used to so many other BS fan bases I want to dip a thing we were lying or something as Lions fans?🤔

[@Deezlrow]

It’s the stats that are bizarre. Punt returns, 50+ pts despite Goff throwing for a minuscule number. I think most folk recognize Detroit as one of the top teams in the nfl

[@gregleo8035]

@@Deezlrow It’s not bizarre to Detroit fans. MANY times Goff hasn’t needed pass yards because of trick plays, run TS’s or turnovers. We knew our special teams were capable of a game like that. It’s only bizarre to people who think football is just some top receivers TD’s and yards on paper. Maybe how you view football is actually the bizarre thing and not the other way around. Fantasy football has made people retarded about football and they lack a true understanding of the game

[@stevencook4002]

What are you talking about. All I hear from the media is how great and balanced the Lions are? Don’t be playing the victim card.

[@gregleo8035]

@@stevencook4002 isn’t the question mark supposed to go after your first sentence and a period after your second sentence? I’m confused by your composition. If THESE particular “media” people knew how balanced the Lions are.. Then why would they find the game bizarre??? I don’t think you are intellectually inclined enough to have this conversation. Im strongly suspect of your IQ

[@HakeemTheDream616]

Could've easily scored 70, but we let our foot off the pedal we'll save that for the Cowgirls.

[@derekswift8674]

Yeah we played 3 quarters

[@NITTY103166]

You mean the Packers, the Lions played the Cowboys 3 weeks ago.

[@HakeemTheDream616]

@NITTY103166 Nah we'll spare the Packers by scoring 40 in 3 quarters and sit the starters I absolutely despise the cowgirls

[@auteur3779]

I played 3 sports in college, so a lot of games, lot of cool games, big games, good games, bad games. By HALFTIME I said to my dad, who watched most of mine, this is the wildest game I've ever seen. I meant it. He agreed. Wow. This is what 3 phases of a NFL Team looks like having a rare tri-linear day, not often if ever seen.

[@auteur3779]

One wild game I had has a pitcher, set 13-under S/O record (long since beat), had 13 (bad omen) strike outs. 2 hitter. I just perfected a true 12/6 curve, not many if any of the 12 year old batters had seen. With those 13 strike outs I hit 5 guys in the game, walked in 2 runs, and lost 4-3 league pennant game lol. It was a 12 year old's real life Wild Thing day on the mound.

[@stevencook4002]

“Tri linear?” Stick to football please.

[@janeknisely4383]

I respect your observation. This is exactly what three-phase football looks like. Play your heart out on special teams as well as on offense and defense. And outscore the opponent.

[@TheLawmicjho]

Yes! Anyone can improve! We were lucky playing a bad team that shot themselves in the foot. Goff didn’t look great he certainly was missing JaMo on those sacks. Way too many yards to their second option receiver. Arnold is young but he’s gonna have to lock in against the truly great teams coming up. We must stay humble. The season can turn in an instant. Just look at the Eagles last year. 8:16

[@guymerritt4860]

I'm a Lions fan and it's great that we won but - man - I agree....what a weird game, all the way around. If you look at the score and the stats I've never seen anything like it and I'm 72...lol. That was a strange one.

[@michigunsanta8680]

Terrion Arnold actually had a good game, not sure what they’re watching. 🤷‍♂️

[@janeknisely4383]

He has cleaned it up. Definitely!

[@tombray3169]

Our punter was also a quarterback he throws wonderfully

[@JonnyMac313]

To say Arnold is a problem makes me think you just watch highlights. Probably a challenge for someone trying to cover all of the NFL. Arnold is developing nicely and we’re excited to have him.

[@tonym2513]

Right? If they had a clue they’d know Detroit’s secondary is leading the league in separation and it’s not close. Tightest coverage in the nfl.

[@Koll-Manee]

Yeah TA is developing nicely I feel, he’s had some nice blocks these past few games and he’s not drawing penalty’s like he was early on.

[@ecbrown6151]

I thought that was a preseason game.

[@tombray3169]

If we had bad field positions we would have had more yards .

[@bsheaves]

Not including the TOD at the end of the half, through 3 quarters the lions average starting field position was their 48 yards line

[@kenbutton]

When you have an entire team of ass kickers - the Detroit Lions

[@Dale_Higgins]

It was like playing a Madden game on easy.

[@jimmyhaze831]

They don't be making no sense every cornerback in NFL going to get a touchdown caught on them😂

[@bdv80-101]

That’s what I’m saying everyone gets burnt sometimes. The stickiness he showed against Ridley was nice, Ridley was rly just making highlight level catches

[@sageantone7291]

I need someone to translate this into English

[@NITTY103166]

The Lions punter Jack Gox had a 61.1 avg!

[@Deezlrow]

Rudolph’s Levis-copter was elite

[@Harpazoed]

Jerod Goff probably makes PFF scratch these heads. Crazy Weird Numbers.

[@BTipp24]

The game was over by haltime. They could have scored 70 if they wanted to.

[@timrobinson6893]

Raymond 3 yards short of setting the NFL record for most return yards in a game.

[@Dale_Higgins]

I thought it was 18?

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

@@Dale_Higgins He would have gotten it except that one of his returns was wiped out by a penalty.

[@GBsavant]

Having awesome defense and special teams causing turnovers and short fields is getting everything „gifted”

[@ihxteiewo8057]

Titans are the hardest team to be a fan of

[@Roy-mw5js]

Talk to A Lions fan for 50 years😂

[@riggedreality420]

You have to wonder if the Titans were purposely throwing that game why on Earth would they throw four straight times at the 1-yard line everybody and their mother knows that was not the right thing to do are they being told to do that by somebody higher up? Because I have a lot of concerns about the legitimacy of the NFL right now

[@timrobinson6893]

It's not a sport, it's registered in the US as entertainment, so fixing is part of it. Just plan ahead.

[@1997goblue]

​@@timrobinson6893Is it that hard to believe the lions are just good and beat the snot out of the Titans bad play on the field and bad play calling did the Titans in the lions just kept it rolling

[@Koll-Manee]

@@timrobinson6893Then the US government is scamming its people even more than it already is cause it’s illegal to allow gambling when something is fixed. Not saying our government wouldn’t do it, but it’s just too dumb and risky for them to do. You also gotta remember that the nfl has thousands of employees that would have to hold onto that secret, someone always cracks so we would’ve heard about it being fixed. It’s the same with the moon landing, too many employees to keep it secret.

[@emilyoaoidh501]

They keep saying "top NFC teams". Who? We played the Vikings without Hutch. We are now the top NFC team. They keep moving the goalposts, man.

[@RogueStatusQVX]

Arnold's a rookie.. give him some time

[@theronjackson3500]

I’m really getting tired of the national media this week referencing the Lions victory by saying the Titans are bad well guess what so are they Browns and they beat everybody’s number two team so are the Raiders who barely lost to the Chiefs and so are the jags who barely lost to Green Bay in Green Bay But those teams struggling against bum teams don’t seem to matter as much as the Titans being bums in this game

[@TerryPullen]

Doesn't the Tennessee logo look like its going down in flames?

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

Oops, I overcharged my Tesla.

[@CombatLegsVIDS]

PFF aren't GMs for a reason

[@lanny4346]

He is right Terrion Arnold not good. I don’t care if we won. 100 to 0 you have to address the issues and as a cornerback he is a liability they need to get that together.

[@Adri_Unsung]

Whatever you’re smoking, please quit. For your health. Kids a rookie and still adjusting to the league and doing pretty well. He improves every game

[@timrobinson6893]

He got beat once, but no penalties for 3 games in a row, so that's an improvement. Like to see Raikstraw have a chance to show up...

[@jasonwelch3730]

He is going to turn into one of the best shutdown corners in the game

[@mrm8528]

Rakestraw needs a lot more work. Id keep him as the dime corner rn until he develops. Davis arnold robertson is a super solid nickel package​@@timrobinson6893

[@hangontravellers2584]

What game were you watching? Arnold played well.