Thanksgiving Notes

The Detroit Lions got completely destroyed by the Indianapolis Colts on national television. Peyton Manning threw for 6 touchdown passes in just three quarters as the Colts beat the Lions 41-9.

Joey Harrington threw for 156 yards on 14 of 23 passing but he could not get the Lions into the endzone during the Lions' first couple of drives. He was benched and was replaced by Mike McMahon late in the game. McMahon threw for 77 yards on 11/15 passing. McMahon also threw an interception on the final play of the game.

The Lions actually had a decent game running the ball but it was not nearly enough. Kevin Jones ran for 99 yards on just 12 rushes. Shawn Bryson ran for 51 yards on 7 carries.

The Lions just plain got blown out of the water. They did not score one touchdown. The Colts were the much better team. They completely lit up the Lions' secondary. Dre Bly and Fernando Bryant were burned time and time again. This game was horrible to watch. The Lions usually play good on Thanksgiving but they did not today. The Lions' playoff chances have now gone almost completely down the tube. Next season here we come!