The Detroit Lions overcame a myriad of mistakes to steal an impressive road win over the Houston Texans and extend their winning streak to seven games.

In the game, the Lions trailed by as many as 16 points before shutting out the Texans in the second half and rallying to win on a last-second Jake Bates field goal.

Detroit was able to overcome five Jared Goff interceptions and a Houston defense that was schemed to take away many of the offense’s strongest points. As a result, opposing teams may have a template on how to slow down their potent offense.

“Moving forward, the Lions have to be aware of the fact that teams are gonna try to deploy, whether it’s the two-high shell that teams used to do to Kansas City when they had Tyreek Hill or other things of that nature,” said co-host Christian Booher. “Every team is gonna think they have the answer coming in, and so it should make for a lot of fun tests for Ben Johnson to try to out-scheme some of these defensive coordinators. Houston did an excellent job, and the Lions had all the right counter-punches at the end of that game.”

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Though it was tough at times, the Lions ultimately overcame the struggles to steal the win. Part of the comeback was an intangible showing, as their grit proved once again that they can overcome even the toughest elements of winning a game.

“There’s also an intangible part of this, and it’s the grit. When it’s winning time, you make winning plays. It doesn’t matter who’s number is called, that person is ready to go. (Sunday), it was Amon-Ra St. Brown on that third down,” Booher said. “Really, that’s another element that I don’t think teams are gonna be able to take away. If you want to beat the Lions, you’ve got to blow them out. If it’s whithin seven points in the fourth quarter, or 16 points at halftime, it does not matter. The Lions are gonna be in it at the end, and with that culture, they’re gonna have everything they need to go and win a game.”

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The Miami Dolphins (2-6) and Los Angeles Rams (4-4) will close out Week 10 with a cross-conference battle on “Monday Night Football.” These two teams have met just 14 times in their histories, with the Dolphins holding a 12-2 lead, including winning 11 of the last 12 matchups.

The Rams are on a three-game win streak and are working their way out of injury purgatory. With wide receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back in the mix, Matthew Stafford is cooking once again. Additionally, the Rams also activated two of their starting interior offensive lineman—Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila—on Monday, as the offense continues to heal.

Speaking of getting healthy, the Dolphins returned Tua Tagovailoa two weeks ago and the offense has come back to life. In the four games he missed, the Dolphins scored less than 15 points in each game, but upon his return, they’ve dropped 27 points in back-to-back weeks. The downside is that their defense gave up 30 points to the Bills and 28 points to the Cardinals, losing both games.

Betting line and pick for the game

The folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook are slightly favoring the home team in this game and have set the betting line at Rams -2.5 points. Both offenses can score, which lends itself to likely being an entertaining game to watch. The difference for me is their recent performances, where the Rams have found a way to win their last three while the Dolphins have lost their last three.

Prediction: Rams 27-24

Here’s how to watch tonight’s “Monday Night Football” game:

Dolphins at Rams

Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California
TV: ESPN
ESPN Announcers: Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Lisa Salters (field reporter)
ESPN 2: The Manningcast will return in Week 11
Online Streaming: ESPN+, ESPN APP, NFL Sunday Ticket via YouTube, NFL+ Premium

Enjoy the game and come chat with us in the comments.

Four people have been charged in connection with a shooting last week at a Detroit gathering that left two teens dead, authorities announced Monday.

Johnny Lee Marsh III, 25, Eladeo Javier-Antonio Garcia, 22, Alfonso Anaya, 18, all of Detroit, and Amber Renee-Sue McIntee, 21, of Lincoln Park were arraigned Saturday through 36th District Court.

Marsh III and Garcia were charged with two counts of first-degree murder; four counts of assault with intent to murder; two counts of discharge from a motor vehicle causing death; five counts of discharge from a motor vehicle causing injury; one count of carrying a concealed weapon; 14 counts of felony firearm; and one count of resisting and obstructing a police officer.

Anaya has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, four counts of assault with intent to murder, two counts of discharge from a motor vehicle causing death, five counts of discharge from a motor vehicle causing injury, one count of carrying a concealed weapon, 14 counts of felony firearm, one count of resisting and obstructing a police officer, and one count of third-degree fleeing and eluding a police officer.

McIntee has been charged with tampering with evidence and lying to a police officer during a violent crime investigation.

Marsh, Garcia, and Anaya were remanded to jail. McIntee was given a $75,000 personal bond.

Attorneys representing the four could not immediately be reached for comment Monday.

A probable cause conference is scheduled for Nov. 19 at 8:30 a.m.

A preliminary examination is scheduled for Nov. 26 at 8:45 a.m.

Seven people were shot at a party on Nov. 3, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement.

Five were wounded: 16-year-old boy from Pontiac; two 17-year-old boys from Pontiac; an 18-year-old woman from Detroit; and an 18-year-old man from Pontiac. 

The two who died were identified as Gage Schmaltz, 19, of Southgate, and a 15-year-old boy from Detroit.

According to the release, on Nov. 3 around 1:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 6300 block of Devereaux Street for a reported block party or large gathering. 

Officials said multiple gunshots were fired from a vehicle into a crowd of people before the suspects fled the scene. Officers pursued the vehicle to the intersection of Gilbert and Devereaux street, where the suspects exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot. 

After a brief foot chase, officers arrested Garcia and Marsh. Following an investigation, police later arrested Anaya and McIntee on Nov. 6.

Police believe a verbal altercation escalated and the suspects fired shots into the crowd, striking Schmaltz and the 15-year-old victim in the head. The 16-year-old Pontiac boy was hit in the face, a 17-year-old victim was hit in the chest and arm and the other 17-year-old victim was hit in the face, authorities reported.

The 18-year-old Detroit woman was hit in the right leg and the 18-year-old Pontiac man was hit in the face, chest and back. 

The 15-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and the other victims were transported to a local hospital. Schmaltz succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead later that day.

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