Scotty ain't got no brakes!

L, Detroit Lions 10 - Minnesota 42

Growing up we had a gentleman who was the neighborhood drunk, Scotty. Being cruel kids, we would have fun at his expense and he would angrily was us away. We even made up a theme song that he enjoyed as he entered our area. We'd sing, "Scotty ain't got no brakes (and hoot our horns)" to which he'd do a little dance for us. It was all love but this weeks game was a throwback as well.

Minnesota has been a comedy of horrors that I wish I could swat away with an arm or dance, but everyone on the planet knew what was coming this week. A good old fashioned butt whipping. The Vikings obliged too. I almost didn't watch because . I held out hope that a pre-game speech or a week of practice and an injured Adrian Peterson would mean we had a chance. Road rule: Lions defense makes sub-par performers look like All-Pros. This was true today as well as QB Tavares Jackson shredded the Lions, dominating time of possession (37:02 to 22:58) and almost double their offensive output.

The Vikings exploded in the second quarter scoring 28 points and I think it is officially time to press the panic button...

Unsettling stat of the week - Detroit has given up over 30 points in every loss on the road this season. Lack of preparation, inexperience or lack of leadership? Maybe if I apologize to Scotty for teasing him, that will change things...