Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez dissect the Lions' RB situation and more, after the 20-19 win over Carolina, Nov. 18, 2018. Carlos Monarrez and Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press
They’re going for two? They’re going for two. A minute and 7 seconds left, down 20-19 after scoring a touchdown, yet the Carolina Panthers, staring at the Lions defense, were going for two. In football that usually means one of two things: You’re depleted and have one last shell in your cannon.
Or you don’t think much of your opponent’s defense.