Funny stat of the week but being a lifelong Lions fan (no laughing please) I have noticed this one a few times this year and checked into it today and confirmed it.
Week 1: Lions get crushed by the Falcons, who the following week (Falcons) go on the road play horribile and lose to Tampa Bay by double digits.
Week 2: Lions get steamrolled by the Packers, who the following week (Packers) at home in a dull effort lose to Dallas by double digits.
Week 3: Lions get hammered by the 49ers, who the following week (49ers) go on the road to play the Saints and look like crap and lose by double digits.
Week 4: was a bye for Lions
Week 5 Lions get manhandled by Bears, who the following week (Bears) go to Atlanta and now open a small road favorite.
Take it for what it is worth but it's something to think about. I seriously think these teams get Lions hangover. I havent bet Atlanta yet as I didnt think there was much value in the line but might be worth keeping an eye on throughout the week.
I have sadly watched every game this pathetic franchise has played for over 20 years and this is the worst stretch I have ever seen from them (and that isnt easy too say). I think everyone watches these blowouts and think these teams are better then they are when in reality they are playing an awful awful football team and then they come back down to earth the next week. If anything I think these beatings are weighing too heavy in the eyes of the linesmaker and public.
Week 1: Lions get crushed by the Falcons, who the following week (Falcons) go on the road play horribile and lose to Tampa Bay by double digits.
Week 2: Lions get steamrolled by the Packers, who the following week (Packers) at home in a dull effort lose to Dallas by double digits.
Week 3: Lions get hammered by the 49ers, who the following week (49ers) go on the road to play the Saints and look like crap and lose by double digits.
Week 4: was a bye for Lions
Week 5 Lions get manhandled by Bears, who the following week (Bears) go to Atlanta and now open a small road favorite.
Take it for what it is worth but it's something to think about. I seriously think these teams get Lions hangover. I havent bet Atlanta yet as I didnt think there was much value in the line but might be worth keeping an eye on throughout the week.
I have sadly watched every game this pathetic franchise has played for over 20 years and this is the worst stretch I have ever seen from them (and that isnt easy too say). I think everyone watches these blowouts and think these teams are better then they are when in reality they are playing an awful awful football team and then they come back down to earth the next week. If anything I think these beatings are weighing too heavy in the eyes of the linesmaker and public.
