This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 4 matchup against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
Roster Moves:
- LB Jamie Collins was released (unable to find trade partner)
- Team at 51 players (because Kevin Strong went on IR last Saturday)
- DT Jashon Cornell activated from suspension list, team has roster waiver
- He will take one of the open 2 spots
- K Austin Seibert still on COVID-19 list
- Practice squad rotation of WR Javon McKinley and Jaren Pinkney with specialists
Injury Report
- Taylor Decker, Da’Shawn Hand, Tim Boyle, eligible but not ready to come off IR
- Trey Flowers missed practice Wednesday and Thursday
- D’Andre Swift, Romeo Okwara, Michael Brockers limited but expected to be fine
Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, Jalen Elliott, and Ryan Santoso
Ravens’ review
- Calvin Johnson ring ceremony
- Blanked in first half
- Failed trick play
- Unlocked D’Andre Swift in 2nd half
- Coaching decisions at the end
- Taking foot off the gas on defense and calling a time out
- Play clock controversary at the end, turns out the play clock and TV clock were in sync
- Longest FG in NFL history
Bears preview
- Ref: Shawn Smith
- TV: FOX, Gus Johnson, Aqib Talib, and Megan Olivi
- The Bears’ offense was a disaster against the Browns, the defense is still really good
- Offense is 31st in points scored and DVOA, averaging 3.3 yards per play (32nd)
- Key matchups: EDGE Romeo Okwara vs RT Germain Ifedi
- Key: Amari Oruwariye vs Allen Robinson
- Key: Penei Sewell/Matt Nelson vs Khalil Mack/Robert Quinn
- Key: D’Andre Swift vs Roquan Smith
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