Week Eight NFC North Power Rankings

4. Detroit Lions (0-6)

Negatives: Lions are 0-6. Their defense is terrible. The offensive line couldn't block a D-1 pass rush. Have given up 90 more points than they have scored. Been outscored 54-0 in the first quarter.

Positives: First pick in the draft. Roy Williams was traded for draft picks. Wide receiver Calvin Johnson. Matt Millen is no longer a part of the organization. That's all I can come up with; feel free to add more if you have any.

Will the Lions win a game? If you look at the rest of their schedule, it's tough to pick out a game they could steal, especially with Dan Orlovsky at quarterback. Lions fans, please give me an argument against them going 0-16. I'd love to hear it. I picked them to beat Houston this past week, and they failed. I'm done with Detroit.

MVP of Week Seven: Nick Collins, GB

I can't say enough good things about Packers safety Nick Collins. He completely turned the Packers-Colts game around, shifting it into a Green Bay massacre.

Did you see his play a couple plays later? He might not have intercepted the pass, but the breakup he made on a Peyton Manning pass near the end zone was much more impressive then his pick-and-return.

With the Cowboys' Roy Williams being out for the season, Collins really needs to be looked at for a Pro Bowl starter. Four interceptions, two touchdowns...He has my vote!

Player to Watch in Week Eight: Calvin Johnson, DET

This is more by default than anything. Every team in the division has a bye except Detroit, and Johnson is far away the most talented player on the Lions. He could have a big game against the 'Skins, as he went for a 96-yard touchdown last week against Houston.

Don't expect much for him though, because Washington is going to be angry after losing to the resurgent Rams and barely squeaking by the Browns.

Game to Watch in Week Eight: Washington @ Detroit

Another default pick for the Lions. Could they steal one from the Redskins? Doubtful. But just the chance of it happening is reason to watch. No team has ever went 0-16. Each week represents another opportunity for the Lions to escape that fate.

Don't expect it to be this week. Clinton Portis will run them into submission. See 0-7 next week.

Predictions

Washington 31 Detroit 10

Portis runs all over the Lions. Orlovsky might be the answer at QB, but he might not. Either way, he struggles in this game. 'Skins QB Jason Campbell has throws for 250+ yards and a couple touchdowns. Goodbye 0-6, hello 0-7 for Detroit.

OVERALL (5-7): Chicago beating Minny gave me my only pick of the week. Still under .500, as the Pack surprised Indy and Detroit failed to uphold my upset pick.

Be sure to check back next week!

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