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Monday open thread: Does the offense or defense deserve more blame for Sunday’s loss?

The Detroit Lions had two key victories over the Jaguars and Falcons, but they were met with different reactions. The doubters thought they were a mirage, meaningless wins against even worse teams. The believers thought it was a sign that the team was finally on the right track.

After Sunday’s loss to the Colts, the doubters are sitting comfortably.

A 41-21 loss doesn’t reflect well on either the offense or defense, and the tape confirms what the scoreboard hints: the Lions are not a good football team.