Okay, so the Tigers are down 0-2 against the Texas Rangers.  What a stupid name, “Rangers.”  But I digress…

The Lions however, played its first game in over 10 years on Monday Night Football last night and beat da Bears 24-13 in front of the largest crowd ever at Ford Field.  The crowd was so loud that the Bears had a record number of false start penalties because they just couldn’t hear the count.

The Lions are 5-0 for the first time since 1956.  I was 5.  Who are these guys and what have they done with my Lions?  Where is Wayne Fontes and his hideous yet hilarious play calling?  Speaking of that era, Barry Sanders was co-captain for the team last night and he did a voice over for the Monday Night Football intro – so much better than than that Confederate wingnut bonehead Hank Williams Jr.  Glad he’s off my TeeVee.

Calvin Johnson had a 73 yard TD reception; Jahvid Best had an 88 yard TD run; Brandon Pettigrew had an 18 yard TD reception.  Detroit’s defense was all over Jay Cutler all night.  It was a great game marred only by too much passing & not enough running.

Here’s a link to video highlights because the NFL won’t let anyone embed its precious, precious video.

Last Updated on October 11, 2011 by Ron