Lions vs Jaguars

Finally, after playing close games all year long, the Detroit Lions finally dominated an entire game running and throwing all over the Jacksonville Jaguars. After a scoreless first quarter, the Lions Mikel Leshoure ran in three consecutive touchdowns, from 7, 1, and 8 yards out respectively to take a 21-point lead going into halftime. Leshoure became the first Lions rusher to score three touchdowns in the first half. After a scoreless third quarter, Detroit's Jason Hanson kicked a 42 yard field goal. The Jaguars finally got on the board when Micheal Spurlock caught a 5 yard touchdown pass from Blaine Gabbert. They then completed a two-point conversion when Blaine Gabbert completed a pass to Rashad Jennings. The Lions responded with a 10-yard touchdown run from Joique Bell. Jacksonville scored the final points of the game with a 6-yard touchdown catch from Blaine Gabbert to Justin Blackmon; they again went for a two-point conversion, but were unsuccessful this time. Stafford threw for a total of 285 yards, no touchdowns but also no interceptions. Joique Bell led the rushing yards column with 73 yards and one touchdown, but Leshoure dominated the short yardage situations pounding in three total touchdowns. This was a much needed win for the Lions who brought their record back to .500 at 4-4. This puts them in a great spot to continue to sneak their way into the playoffs.