In this episode of Talking Grit, hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton discuss the Lions' disappointing loss to the Rams. They analyze the team's performance, focusing on defensive struggles, missed opportunities, and the impact of injuries. The conversation also covers special teams' performance, offensive highlights, and controversial referee calls that affected the game's outcome. The hosts express their frustrations and emphasize the need for improvements as the Lions fight for their playoff hopes. In this conversation, Jacob Litton and Jason Harwood discuss the recent performance of the Lions, focusing on officiating issues, key plays that impacted the game, and the overall offensive performance. They delve into the implications for the playoffs, the debate around tanking, and the expectations for the future of the team. 

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Chapters

00:00 Disappointment After the Loss

03:25 Analyzing the Game's Turning Points

07:17 Defensive Struggles and Key Injuries

14:45 Offensive Performance and Missed Opportunities

29:49 Looking Ahead: What Needs to Change?

32:08 Quarterback Performance Analysis

36:09 Controversial Referee Decisions

41:09 Offensive Strategy and Play Calling

46:47 Injuries and Their Impact

51:18 Playoff Hopes and Future Outlook

59:40 Perception vs. Reality in Team Performance

01:00:42 The Future of the Lions: Offseason Strategies

01:02:35 Pistons Game Experience: A Father-Son Bonding Moment

01:08:54 Nostalgia in 80s Movies: The Terminator Experience