The Lions fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and offensive line coaches Jeremiah Washburn and Terry Heffernan. Remember we tell you coaching changes for struggling teams almost always work short-term. Now more times than not it is the head coach. But mega-talented Matt Stafford gets a new live with most of the offensive staff let go. Jim Bob Cooter new OC, loved by Stafford.

Wake-up call will have short-term spike. KC snapped five-game losing streak as struggling without Charles but beat Pittsburgh without Ben Roethlisberger.

Lions played in England last year and know what to expect as won against Atlanta. Like bowl games in college, it always helps to know what to expect when playing in a different location. With the firings, Detroit has an upside even though it may be a 90 percent of the game is half mental. All long-term clients know I think Stafford has always been grossly overrated but he is not this bad. He keeps his job because he plays his best just when he is counted it. The new coaches and new location will give him the mental restart he needs. This is a big intangibles game.

With Charles out, KC is treading water.