This week the guys discuss the Lions’ ugly loss to the Colts, Matthew Stafford’s crazy COVID-19 situation, examine several other key injuries, note this week’s roster changes, and preview the Vikings, who host the Week 9 matchup.
- Reviewing the 41-21 loss to the Colts
- Stafford’s late 3rd quarter fumble was the pivotal play
- Snap Counts: OL and DL see shifts in players and responsibilities
- 10 defenders on the field again — and the Lions did it twice!
- Matthew Stafford on reserve/COVID-19 list, Kelly says he’s negative
- Jarrad Davis on reserve/COVID-19 list, no update on his status
- Jalen Elliott (practice squad) is on the reserve/COVID-19 list
- Trey Flowers to injured reserve – short-term means he’s out 3 weeks
- This week’s injury report: Wednesday and Thursday
- Looks like Kenny Golladay will miss this game
- Austin Bryant (PUP) practices while Hunter Bryant is eligible to return
- Everson Griffen and Jonathan Williams complete onboarding
- Trade deadline is over
- TE Kahari Lee joins practice squad, joins XFL OC Tanner Engstrand
- Lions protect: Dee Virgin, Anthony Pittman, and Kareem Martin
- Previewing the Vikings
- Vegas favors the Vikings by 4 points
- Over/under just 53.5 points
- Referee: Clete Blakeman… he’s the worst
- This week’s game is on CBS again
- Can the Lions slow down Dalvin Cook?
- Kirk Cousins is the king of inconsistencies
- A ton of Defensive turnover, including 7 starters (!)
- The Lions need to take advantage of their inexperienced secondary
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