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NFL Week 3’s top storylines

By Andrew Garda

Sep 14, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) audibles in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Chiefs 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) audibles in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Chiefs 24-17. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 14, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass the ball during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Carolina defeated Detroit 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) looks to pass the ball during the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Carolina defeated Detroit 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Which Detroit shows up this week?

The Detroit Lions looked as good as advertised when they pounded the New York Giants in Week 1, but then looked like the “same old Detroit” when they were beaten by the Carolina Panthers in Week 2.

Which is it guys? Who are you?

The Lions are home again this week, welcoming a Green Bay Packers team coming off a too-close-for-comfort win against the New York Jets. Somehow, some way, they need to find a way to be consistent.

This team doesn’t feel like it has an identity. Yes, the offense will always cater to Calvin Johnson via Matt Stafford, but Stafford continues to be inconsistent and have mechanical issues.

Defensively the front line has played pretty well, but the secondary continues to be an issue. And if you have secondary issues, Aaron Rodgers will make you pay.

Don’t believe me? Ask the Jets all about it.

The Lions should be in the thick of the NFC North race all season long, but if that’s the case they have to win these home divisional games.

So if the Lions want to win, they have to make sure the “good” Lions show up. Because if the team that just got beat by Cam Newton and company makes an appearance, it’s going to be a long afternoon.

 

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