Matt Bassin
Look folks, I’m not one to mince words, and I’m not going to start now. The Detroit Lions are, at best, a “so-so” team. They have no running game whatsoever, a feast-or-famine defense, a coaching staff that constantly makes you scratch your head, and an offensive line that’s, quite frankly, offensive.
BUT… They have one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL behind that horrible line. A quarterback that’s had SEVEN 100-yard rushers by his side in a game in his entire professional career?!….. what??
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And he’s coming off one heck of a performance.
Matthew Stafford has completed 82.2% of his passes (60/73) over the last two weeks, which is best in the @NFL. #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/DCptF8Ebyb
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 12, 2017
Forget that, he’s having one heck of a YEAR.
Matthew Stafford ranks 3⃣rd in the @NFL in passing yards, 4⃣th in completions and is T-5⃣th in passing TDs #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/mvJ6GdAakQ
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 12, 2017
That’s right, Stafford is only behind Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger in yards and is near the top in touchdowns and completions, and is also 6th-best in passer rating, ahead of names like Russell Wilson, Philip Rivers, and Matt Ryan.
But here’s the rub, the Pro Bowl is a popularity contest, and sometimes the most deserving do not get the nod, which is why Stafford, as well as Darius Slay, Glover Quin, Golden Tate, Matt Prater, and Eric Ebron (just jokes folks) need your help.
K @MattPrater_5 leads the NFC with 7⃣ 50+yd FGs #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/H3XUSbA7MM
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) December 12, 2017
Pro Bowl voting is still open, but closes December 14th. To cast your vote, click here.
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