For the first “Sunday Night Football” game of the 2024 season, the Lions will host the Rams this coming Sunday. With some defensive additions and the goal of completing what they could not accomplish last year, the Lions enter the 2024 season as favorites to win the Super Bowl. Having lost both of their tackles, the Rams are coming in hurt. They also lost Aaron Donald and Ernest Jones IV, two of their most significant defensive players last year.
The Rams will be hoping for revenge after losing to the Lions in the Wildcard game in Detroit last year, while Detroit will look to start their Super Bowl season 1-0. How will this marquee game unfold at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan?
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams will head to Detroit to instantly defeat one of the top teams in the NFL. Even with the departure of linebacker Ernest Jones IV and Hall of Fame Defensive Tackle Aaron Donald, the Rams defense has improved. They picked Defensive Linemen Jared Verse and Braden Fiske in the draft, as well as Cornerbacks Tre’Davious White and Darious Williams through free agency.
White is coming off an ACL tear, so he will not be back to full strength immediately. Williams began his career in Los Angeles, and he came back intending to play there during his peak. This cornerback combination, when healthy, has the potential to be highly effective at locking up the team’s best wideouts. Coupled with second-year players Kobie Turner and Byron Young, Verse and Fiske should be an impressive combination on the defensive line. Even with both of their tackles out, the offense should still be quite good.
Rams Offense Looking To Build On 2023
Wide Receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua are hoping to have their first season together in perfect health. They were able to destroy teams the previous year when healthy, and will only grow stronger this year. After having a fantastic season the previous year, Running Back Kyren Williams will touch the ball more often. Coach Sean McVay has even stated that Williams will return punts for the team. Stopping the Lions’ attack will be crucial if the Rams are to have any hope of winning this game. It’s a huge task, but if they can accomplish that, they could leave 1-0.
Detroit Lions
Week 1 at Ford Field will be loud and exciting as the Lions take on the Rams. Following one of their best seasons ever, the Lions are predicted by many to have an even stronger season in 2024. The Lions offensive line played a major role in their success. The Lions boast one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, led by Tackle Penei Sewell. They assist Running Backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, and they give quarterback Jared Goff plenty of time in the pocket.
A successful season is anticipated for the running back tandem, especially Gibbs. He was a terrific pass catcher in addition to being an excellent runner, and this season, he should play a much larger part in that aspect of the game. Quarterback Jared Goff is playing the best football of his career, with major contributions from Sam LaPorta and Amon-Ra St. Brown. They are both at the peak of their positions and should have successful seasons in Detroit going forward.
Lions Defense With Room For Improvement
The Lions’ defense was a problem last season, but they made an effort to improve it. They signed Cornerbacks Carlton Davis, and Amik Robertson, rookie first-round choice Terrion Arnold, and Defensive Linemen DJ Reader and Marcus Davenport.
Apart from Alim McNeill and Aidan Hutchinson, the Lions defensive line wasn’t very impressive the previous season. Hutchinson was frequently double-teamed since no one was stepping up, which made it difficult for him to consistently put pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Hutch should be less frequently double-teamed and the defensive line should be more dominating as a result of the significant improvements that Reader and Davenport should make.
With Davis, Robertson, and Arnold as the starting corners, the Lions should see an improvement right away. Although Davis had injury problems in each of his three NFL seasons, he still has potential as a top cornerback. The Lions must control the line of scrimmage if they hope to win this game. They should have no trouble winning this game if they can consistently get to Stafford and throw him off his game.
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