- The Rams have essentially shortened this game to one quarter. If this were a basketball game, you would say they have effectively had control of the tempo. The Lions aren't getting the so-called fastbreak baskets that were expected and been hindered by the interceptions. Most of the third quarter was ugly football, and it played into the hands of the Rams.
- Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford isn't sharp. He's been off target on more throws than usual. He's hung a couple balls in the air too long, as well, which is unusal for him.
- The Lions defense has been a bright spot, but I'm not so sure it is because they are that good or the Rams that bad.