The Detroit Lions are staring down their first big litmus test of the season tonight, and man, it’s a brutal one. They’re going head-to-head with a seriously dangerous Buffalo Bills team, and pretty much every single disadvantage is stacked against them. This isn’t just any road game: the Bills are at home, under the bright lights of primetime, and get this, they’re christening their brand new home stadium for the first time in the NFL regular season. Bills fans are already nuts, so imagine them in that situation? You just know it’s gonna be absolutely wild.
The Gauntlet in Orchard Park
Beyond the fan intensity, the Lions are rolling into this short week a little extra shorthanded. Rookie right tackle Blake Miller is out, and starting left guard Christian Mahogany is also sidelined. That’s a huge blow to the offensive line, no doubt. Credit where it’s due, Detroit did fortify their depth, and you could do a lot worse than having Larry Borom and Ben Bartch stepping up to fill those holes. But still, you never want your starters out, especially against a team like Buffalo.
Defense Under the Microscope
And then there’s the biggest headache: the Bills and Josh Allen. They present one of the toughest challenges for any NFL defense, period. We’re talking about a Lions defense that *just* let young Saints quarterback Tyler Shough throw for over 400 yards last week. Yikes. And what did Allen and his crew do to a strong Houston Texans defense just last week, even on the road? They lit them up! So, the D needs to come out with something totally different tonight, or it could be a long game.
Look, the Lions aren’t without their own firepower. They’ve got plenty of offensive weapons, and we could seriously be in for a big shootout. It’s going to be an absolute slugfest out there. This game is huge for setting the tone. If you wanna follow all the action, join the live chat on the SB Nation app, it’s the best way to get all the live reactions. Enjoy the game, and go Lions!
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Originally reported by Pride of Detroit.
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