Lombardi Megatrons slow start anomaly for Lions

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Lombardi Megatrons slow start anomaly for Lions

One of the more mysterious stat lines coming out of Week 1 was catching Eddie Goldman Jersey just two pa ses for 39 yards in Detroit's 33-28 lo s to the .The finest receiver on the planet was targeted just four times, but offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi promises that wasn't by design. Lombardi said, per the Detroit Free Pre s. "We certainly had plays that he's the primary, and for whatever reason, the situation didn't work out where he was the guy to throw to. I think if we had our 60 normal reps, you would've seen the ball go to him a few more times."Lombardi noted that Detroit "didn't do a great job after that first drive" of staying on the field, saying that 's "going to certainly get his touches this year, and I think that was an anomaly that we had this first game."Lombardi pointed to Sunday's matchup with the and said of Johnson: "He'll get it in the future, trust me."The have a nice problem on offense, with quarterback surrounded by a flock of weapons in Johnson, wideout , tight end and Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate . The don't have to target 15 times a game as in days of old, but they aren't reducing his role.Whether the attack flows through Johnson or someone else, Detroit faces an almost must-win game in Minnesota. After blowing a 21-10 lead in San Diego, an 0-2 start would put the into a deep hole with a brutal slate -- Denver, Seattle and Arizona -- ahead. We're going to find out in a hurry if this year's Detroit squad has the playoff potential of last year's club. Bobby Massie Jersey
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