A Familiar Script

L, Detroit 26 - Green Bay 37

Big game in the Motor City. Thanksgiving. National Audience. Two Playoff teams? This holiday is my favorite holiday because it doesn't mean crazy uncle Robert or aunt Suzette or traveling to the in-laws crosstown. For me it means my team for everyone to see. Most of the time, no one wants to see them and by this point of the season their season is OVER.

If you know me, you know there is one team each year, even more than my dislike of Minnesota, that I'd trade just about anything for. A win against Green Bay at home would be nice, but to break the long road streak and end the curse could get our fortunes going in the right direction. Before Ford Field, the Lions would torment Brett Farve, sacking him into loads of turnovers but since the move he has done very well in Detroit.

I didn't feel good when the Lions quickly scored twice and even moved all the way down to the one yard line on a drive. After outplaying the Packers in the first quarter one scored by the Pack erased all doubt and began gathering dark clouds over the season.

The defense looked anemic, unable to stop the pass or run and by half-time I turned off the set. Farve connected on 20 consecutive passes and set a record for 3-TD games. This season has changed dramatically and I began searching the schedule for our next win...