0-2 Lions Almost A Touchdown Dog Against Cardinals In Week 3

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The Detroit Lions have experienced every conceivable setback in the early stages.

Have we witnessed a disheartening downfall that has once again put the fan base in a familiar mindset of defeatism to kick off the season? Absolutely.

Did the Lions just suffer a blowout loss against a divisional rival expected to be a strong contender for the NFC North title this season?

Several significant injuries, coupled with disappointing performances from crucial offseason acquisitions during their debut.

The Lions have fulfilled every requirement for a nauseating September.

On Sunday, Detroit, with a record of 0-2, heads to Arizona to face off against quarterback Kyler Murray and the undefeated Cardinals (2-0) in the desert.

Despite being winless against the spread, the Lions’ betting line is closer than expected, even though Detroit is not favored to win.

Lions, Patricia must turn things around right now

In what is rapidly evolving into a must-win scenario, oddsmakers seem to have faith that the desperate Detroit team will rally behind their third-year coach, Matt Patricia.

In order for this team to have any hope of playing significant football in November, it is absolutely crucial to rectify the situation with the team right away. Additionally, it is highly probable that Patricia’s job, as well as that of General Manager Bob Quinn, are currently at stake.

Quinn, famously, asserted that a 9-7 record was insufficient, leading to the dismissal of coach Jim Caldwell after he failed to secure a playoff spot for the second time within four seasons. Consequently, Patricia’s tenure as head coach has resulted in a record of 9-24-1.

Next week, the Lions will face another challenging game against New Orleans, increasing the likelihood of Detroit entering the bye week with a winless record of 0-4.

Sportsbooks still have Lions within a touchdown

Similar to the previous week, the Lions will once again hit the road to face a formidable quarterback and a potent offense, belonging to an undefeated team.

However, oddsmakers are once again not foreseeing a one-sided victory, similar to the humiliating 42-21 defeat suffered at Lambeau Field on Sunday.

Despite the Lions showing potential, the books continue to label them as one-score underdogs to Arizona, an up-and-coming NFC West team.

Lions at Cardinals Week 3 odds	BetMGM	BetRivers	DraftKings	FanDuel	PointsBet
Point spread (-110 juice unless noted)	DET +5.5 ARI -5.5	DET +5 -107 ARI -5 -107	DET +5 ARI -5	DET +5.5 ARI -5.5	DET +5.5 ARI -5.5
Moneyline	DET +210 ARI -250	DET +200 ARI -235	DET +200 ARI -235	DET +198 ARI -240	DET +195 ARI -245
Total points (-110 juice unless noted)	O 55.5 U 55.5	O 55.5 -107 U 55.5 -107	O 55.5 U 55.5	O 55.5 U 55.5	O 55.5 U 55.5

(The most recent update was made at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, September 26.)

If it appears to be a low figure, it is probable that oddsmakers are considering the desperation factor for 0-2 teams such as the Lions, whose seasons are already heading towards a terrible outcome.

The New York Giants, with a record of 0-2 and missing Saquon Barkley, were given a 4-point underdog status for their home game against San Francisco on Monday. Surprisingly, the 0-2 Atlanta Falcons, playing on their home turf, were favored by 3.5 points over the 2-0 Chicago Bears.

Still got hope for a playoff long shot bet?

The Lions’ future bets are diminishing rapidly, alongside their realistic chances of making it to the playoffs.

The Lions’ odds of winning the NFC North at DraftKings Sportsbook have plummeted from +550 to +2,000 since the beginning of the season.

At FanDuel, the odds for the Lions in the NFC championship started between +3,000 and +4,000, but have now increased to +5,000.

The chances of an unlikely Super Bowl victory have fluctuated from +6,000 to +8,000 prior to Week 1, and reached +13,000 on Monday according to FanDuel.

It is possible to ignite those slips (please refrain from actually setting them on fire).

Kenny Golladay appears on track to debut

Detroit’s wide receiver, Kenny Golladay, was unable to play in the first two games due to a hamstring injury. However, it seems that he is progressing well and will likely make his season debut soon. On the other hand, the team’s new right tackle, Halapoulivaati Vaitai, who joined as a free agent and was expected to start, has been sidelined with a foot injury.

Both players participated in practice on Wednesday and Thursday with some restrictions.

According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, both players were listed as questionable on Friday, but he anticipates that they will both start.

In Week 1’s defeat against Chicago, both starting defensive backs Justin Coleman and Desmond Trufant sustained injuries, causing them to sit out the following game against Green Bay. Additionally, starting guard Joe Dahl was unable to participate in the Green Bay matchup due to a groin injury he acquired during practice the previous week.

This week, Dahl and Coleman will not be able to play due to being on injured reserve. Additionally, Trufant has been ruled out since Saturday.

Both the Lions and Cardinals were fortunate enough to escape the wave of injuries that plagued numerous other teams on Sunday.

Okudah joins Lions’ list of disastrous debuts

Jeff Okudah, the rookie cornerback for the Lions, had a disappointing debut after being absent from the Bears game.

The unattractive statistics were shared by Kyle Meinke from MLive.

Following the lackluster starts of two other significant additions in the game against Chicago, it was a disappointment to witness linebacker Jamie Collins being thrown out for making contact with a referee. Additionally, rookie running back D’Andre Swift’s failure to catch a potential game-winning touchdown pass further added to the frustration.

Three things to know for Lions at Cardinals

• Patricia has achieved success in Arizona! Previously, Lions fans experienced disappointment on their visits to Arizona, suffering eight consecutive losses from 1999 to 2014. However, Patricia has managed to break this streak, boasting a record of 1-0-1 in the state. Out of the five teams he has faced multiple times, Arizona is the only one where he holds a winning record.
• The Lions will have a late kick for the first time this season, with a 4:25 p.m. start. Unlike previous years, the NFL did not schedule any primetime games for the Lions, reserving their annual Thanksgiving game as their only national broadcast. Last season, Coach Patricia struggled in late afternoon games, winning only one out of five, and going winless in three trips to the west coast.
• After a considerable wait, DeAndre Hopkins, the recent addition to the team, has emerged as the leading receiver for Arizona in his first two games. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that in a single game against Detroit back in 2016, when he played for Houston, the four-time Pro Bowler only managed to secure four catches for 44 yards. These figures mark his lowest career statistics against any NFL team.

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