On Thanksgiving, on national television, the Lions lost a heart-wrenching game to divisional rival Chicago, all but eliminating them from playoff contention. The conversation about Detroit, at 4-7, is already beginning to shift to next season.



But before we look ahead, let’s go to the film and break down the good and the bad from Thanksgiving. Despite the difficult 23-16 loss, there were some positive takeaways from the game.



Those two INTs



The score was tied at 16 with 6 minutes remaining in the game, and Matthew Stafford threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown. When the Lions got the ball back, they moved all the way down the field, setting up a potential game-tying touchdown. Stafford threw another pick.



I’ve heard many pundits and analysts blame both interceptions on Stafford. I disagree. Let me show you why.



1) Eddie Jackson’s Pick 6 was an incredible play. Blaming the quarterback for an...