The Lions enter Week 8 in desperate need of a win. Detroit dropped to 1-5 with a punchless loss in Dallas a week ago, draining any potential momentum boost to be gained from the Week 6 bye.
Now the Miami Dolphins come to Ford Field for Sunday’s interconference matchup. It’s a game the Lions can absolutely win despite the disparity in records and the visitors from Miami currently installed as a 3.5-point favorite. For the Lions to pull off the mild upset win, they need a few key components to step up.
Last week’s predictions proved prescient, though not necessarily positive. Three of the four named did have good games but Jared Goff’s bad day scuttled any chance for the win.
4 Lions who must have good games vs. Dallas in Week 7
Goff is a repeat performer on the list for Week 8, but in a bit of a different context. He’s joined by three other Lions who all need to have good days on Sunday for the team to have a realistic shot at beating the 4-3 Dolphins.