Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast

This past Sunday morning we learned Matthew Stafford was not going to face the Bears due to fractured bones in his back, and an unsurprising 20-13 loss in Chicago followed. This Sunday the Lions return to the friendly confines of Ford Field where they will face the 5-4 Cowboys. This week Erik and Joe discuss what they thought of Jeff Driskel’s performance and the return of Rod Marinelli.

• The extent of Matthew Stafford’s injury
• At this point do the Lions sit Stafford for the rest of the season?
• Rookie DT Kevin Strong placed on injured reserve ending a good story on a sour note for Year 1
• RB Tra Carson released with an injury settlement
• OT Dan Skipper is back, claimed off of waivers from the Texans
• LB Anthony Pittman returns to the practice squad, P Matt Wile ends his short Lions stint
• Bears recap
• Jeff Driskel’s debut as Lions quarterback
• The Silver (and Blue) Lining article
• Taylor Decker makes PFF’s top Offensive Tackle in consecutive weeks
• Trey Flowers earns Player of the game nod
• Snap Counts: Jarrad Davis has his best game this season
• Jahlani Tavai has seen increased responsibilities, including calling some plays on defense
• After this rough patch the Lions currently hold 11th pick in 2020 draft 
• Vegas opening line: Currently off due to Stafford injury
• What matchups do the Lions need to take advantage of to even come close to a victory
• Schedule Update: Lions at Denver Week 16 will not flex to Saturday, it will stay on Sunday at 4:05pm

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The Lions escaped Philadelphia with a 27-24 victory over the Eagles on Sunday leaving them as one of the eight remaining undefeated teams in the NFL with a record of 2-0-1. This Sunday the Lions welcome reigning league MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to Ford Field. Erik and Joe discuss how the Lions will deal with the Chiefs.

• The injury report still includes Darius Slay
• Marvin Hall gets added to the active roster, Chris Lacy is released
• Lacy and Ray Smith are brought on the practice squad, RB Nick Brossette and DE Jonathan Wynn are let go
• Keys to the victory over the Eagles
• Jamal Agnew sheds his demons — highlighted by a 100-yard kick return for TD
• Coach Matt Patricia trusts his guys sticks with Agnew
• Lions Wire player of the game – Marvin Jones
• Kerryon Johnson found more time on the field after the release of C.J. Anderson
• Erik discusses a conspiracy against Johnson
• Many little mistakes lead to poor run blocking
• Pass protection has been good – zero sacks allowed over the last two games
• Previewing the Chiefs
• Just like the Eagles, the Chiefs have injuries to very important contributors – LT Eric Fisher, WR Tyreek Hill and RB LeSean McCoy
• Can the Lions stop slow down Patrick Mahomes?
• The Chiefs do have weaknesses, defending the run game is a big one
• Timing of offensive aggressiveness will be critical
• Key matchups to a Lions victory

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The Lions remained undefeated after narrowly escaping with a 13-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the home opener on Sunday. This week they travel to the city of Brotherly Love to face an undermanned Eagles squad.

• Davis, Hand and Decker remain on the injury report
• RB C.J. Anderson ended his short stint as a Lion, RB Paul Perkins brought in as his replacement
• What Perkins might bring to the team
• QB Jeff Driskel may be Stafford’s new backup, QB Josh Johnson is released in a corresponding move
• What can Jeff Driskel provide?
• Eric Lee is back, albeit on the practice Squad, RB Nick Brossette gets released
• Brossette gets brought back to the practice squad, release DE Jonathan Wynn
• How the Lions created a 13-10 win over the Chargers
• Kerryon Johnson did not want to fail on the screen pass
• Jahlani Tavai looking to prove his detractors wrong
• Kenny Golladay and the game-winning touchdown
• Darius Slay seals the win with an interception
• Lions may be learning from mistakes with their late-game adjustments
• NFL Next Gen Stats tell us an interesting story about Matthew Stafford
• The rotation at guard continues
• Frank Ragnow and Graham Glasgow are on PFF’s Week 2 team of the week
• Jamal Agnew benched
• Previewing the Philadelphia Eagles
• Philadelphia canceled Wednesday’s practice due to injuries
• Examining the key matchups to a Lions victory

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In Week 1 the Lions snatched a tie from the jaws of victory after a lackluster 4th quarter and overtime in Arizona. This week the Lions look to bounce back in their home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. Erik and Joe will discuss what went right for a while against the Cardinals and what the Lions could look to exploit against the Chargers.

• Thursday’s injury report is not very extensive but does have some recurring members
• QB Chad Kanoff released (no more need, Cardinals no longer on the schedule), RB David Williams signed/released over the span of 24 hours, RB Nick Brossette signed
• Bright spots and dark spots of the Cardinals contest
• T.J. Hockenson had a day no rookie TE has ever had
• Jahlani Tavai’s recorded a sack in his first NFL game
• The Lions utilized the slot option in a way they have not seen since the departure of Golden Tate
• How the Lions stack up vs the Chargers
• The Chargers are short a lot of starters due to injury
• How can the Lions minimize the impact Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram will have after struggling vs Terrell Suggs and Chandler Jones last week?
• What are the things the Lions need to exploit to earn a victory?

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