Detroit Lions Breakdown

By Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania

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November 23, 2021Episode #214: Lions vs Bears, Thanksgiving Day preview
This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 12 matchup against divisional rival Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field.
Roster Moves:
Ahead of the Browns’ game:
Activated QB Tim Boyle
signed WR Tom Kennedy
released DL Kevin Strong
released CB/RET Corey Ballentine (signed him to the practice squad)
Elevated RG Tommy Kraemer and K Aldric Rosas
Browns review
Swift back-to-back 100-yard rushing games – first to do it since Kevin Jones in 2004
Boyle 77 yards passing – apparently the design was to protect the QB
Another game with a few questionable coaching calls at the end of the game
Kicking the field goal on 4th and 1
Draw play on 3rd and 14 – then punted and never got the ball back
Injury Report – Monday and Tuesday were walkthroughs
DNP
RG Halapoulivaati Vaitai (concussion)
OL Matt Nelson (ankle)
EDGE Trey Flowers (knee)
DL Da’Shawn Hand (groin)
NB A.J. Parker (ankle)
Limited
QB Jared Goff (oblique)
RB Jermar Jefferson (knee/ankle)
WR Trinity Benson (knee)
Still on IR but practicing: CB Ifeatu Melifonwu (thigh)
Bears’ preview on Thanksgiving Day
Ref: Adrian Hill
TV: FOX, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman
Betting Line: opened at Bears -4, now Bears -3.5 (over/under 43)
Bears on a 5-game losing streak
Lots of key injuries, including to Justin Fields, meaning Andy Dalton will start at QB
Matt Nagy’s job is reportedly on the line
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November 19, 2021Episode #213: Lions at Browns, Week 11 preview
This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 11 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.
Steelers’ review
Lions running game helps them avoid 0-17
Dan Campbell takes over play calling duties
The passing game struggles again
Was Goff’s Oblique injury the catalyst?
What are the Lions’ plans at quarterback this week?
QB Jaren Goff (oblique) – didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday
QB Tim Boyle (thumb on right hand) still on IR, but taking first team reps
Roster Moves:
Kicking woes lead to changes
Lions sign K Riley Patterson to active roster – from Patriots practice squad
Lions sign K Aldrick Rosas to practice squad
Lions release K Ryan Santoso from practice squad
Lions release WR Geronimo Allison, re-sign to practice squad
NB/RET Corey Ballentine (hamstring) has been taken off IR and activated to the roster
Injury Report
RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder)
RB Jamaal Williams (thigh)
RB Jermar Jefferson (ankle)
LT Taylor Decker (shoulder)
OL Matt Nelson (ankle)
EDGE Trey Flowers (knee)
EDGE Austin Bryant (shoulder)
CB Jerry Jacobs (groin)
CB Mark Gilbert (illness)
Safety Tracy Walker (concussion) – He says he is going to be fine
CB Ifeatu Melifonwu (thigh) – Still working his way back from IR
Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, TE Shane Zylstra, and K Aldric Rosas
Browns’ preview
Ref: Clay Martin
TV: FOX, Gus Johnson, LaVarrington, Megan Olivi
Betting Line: Browns -10.5
Who is throwing the ball for the Lions? Can they find Hockenson?
Can the OL hold up the Browns top ranked pass rush?
Can the Lions establish a running game?
Can the Lions slow down the Browns rushing attack?
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November 12, 2021Episode #212: Lions at Steelers, Week 10 preview
This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 10 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field.
Roster Moves:
Lions waive TE Darren Fells (signs onto Bucs practice squad)
Sign TE Brock Wright from the practice squad
Lions waive WR Tom Kennedy (sings onto Lions PS)
Sign Safety Jalen Elliott from practice squad
Sign TE Nick Eubanks and WR Travis Jonsen to practice squad
Lions place WR Javon McKinley on practice squad injured reserve
Lions place DL Jashon Cornell on reserve/non-football illness
Lions claim WR Josh Reynolds off of waivers from the Titans
Returned to practice but still on IR
QB Tim Boyle (thumb on right hand)
CB Ifeatu Melifonwu (thigh)
NB/RET Corey Ballentine (hamstring)
Injury Report
RB Jamaal Williams (thigh) – No practice
EDGE Austin Bryant (shoulder) – limited
K Austin Seibert (right hip) – limited
LT Taylor Decker (finger) – Full
NB AJ Parker (neck) – Full
Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, Ryan Santoso, and TE Shane Zylstra
Finishing up Mailbag
Is KavyonThibodeaux too good to pass up or would the Lions be willing to trade?
What is the Lions plan at WR moving forward?
Will the Lions ever get a win?
Where are our possible wins?
What happens to team chemistry if the Lions go 0:17 or 1:16?
Which staffs will coach the senior bowl?
Steelers’ preview
Ref: Land Clark
TV: FOX, Chris Meyers, Daryl Johnson, and Jen Hale
Betting Line: Steelers -8 (opening line was -9)
Key matchups: RB Najee Harris vs NT Alim McNeill
Key: TE Pat Freiermuth/Eric Ebron vs S Tracy Walker/Will Harris
Key: RT Penei Sewel vs EDGE T.J. Watt
Key: TE T.J. Hockenson vs S Minkah Fitzpatrick
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November 06, 2021Episode #211: Lions bye week Mailbag
This week on the podcast, the Detroit Lions are on a bye, so Erik and Joe decided to deviate from their traditional format, put out a call for questions from listeners, and they responded in a big way.
In this week’s Mailbag, the fellas cover a lot of topics, including:
Taylor Decker and Kevin Strong activated from IR
Tommy Kraemer was released from 53 and signed to practice squad
Tyrell Williams released with an injury settlement
Are Jared Goff’s struggles fixable?
How much can we blame/praise the coaching staff
What should fans look forward to over the back half of the season?
Expectations for specific players
What will the Lions do at QB in the offseason?
Any developmental QB options in free agency?
Are Ole Miss’ Matt Corral or Liberty’s Malik Willis franchise QBs?
Are Nevada’s Carson Strong or Cincinatti’s Desmond Ridder options?
Should the Lions wait until 2023 to target a QB?
What happens if they don’t address QB this offseason?
Should the Lions take a QB or is Oregon’s EDGE Kayon Thibodeaux the answer?
Is Thibodeaux that much better than Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson?
Should the Lions claim WR Odell Beckham Jr off waivers?
And more!
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October 29, 2021Episode #210: Lions vs Eagles, Week 8 preview
This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field in downtown Detroit.
Lions News:
Special Teams Coordinator Dave Fipp tests positive for COVID-19
Fipp is symptom free and if he has two negative test results, he could return
If he is not cleared, Asst. Sp. T coach Jett Modkins and Don Mulbach would take over
Roster Moves:
G Logan Stenberg to IR – undisclosed injury
G Tommy Kraemer signed to the active roster from the practice squad
DB Daryl Worley released, then signed to the practice squad
OT Darrin Paulo signed to the practice squad
DL Eric Banks waived
The Lions have 2 open spots on the roster
Injury Report
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee/ankle)
RB D’Andre Swift (groin)
RB Jamaal Williams (thigh)
EDGE Trey Flowers (knee)
CB AJ Parker (neck)
CB Jerry Jacobs (illness)
FB Jason Cabinda (hip)
Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, Jalen Elliott, and Ryan Santoso
Rams’ review
Lions get tricky in LA
Rams focused on Hockenson, opened door for Swift
Penei Sewell stepped up against Aaron Donald
Kalif Raymond was the only WR to do anything
Young defensive players continue to develop
Goff forced the interception, but it sounds like he was told to
Eagles’ preview
Ref: Tony Corrente
TV: FOX, Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi
Betting Line: Eagles -3.5
Key matchups: Jalen Hurts vs Alex Anzalone
Key: DeVonta Smith vs Jerry Jacobs
Key: Swift vs mashup of linebackers
Key: Darius Slay vs Kalif Raymond? Or will they put him on Hockenson?
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1h 16min
October 22, 2021Episode #209: Lions at Rams, Week 7 preview
This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in California.
Lions News:
Chris Spielman to be inducted into the Lions Ring of Honor
Roster Moves:
Lions sign WR Geronimo Allison off of practice squad
Da’Shawn Hand begins practicing, starts 21-day clock
Injury Report
LT Taylor Decker’s finger could cost him the season
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee)
RB D’Andre Swift (groin)
FB Jason Cabinda (hip)
EDGE Trey Flowers (knee)
EDGE Charles Harris (hip/oblique)
DL Michael Brockers (shoulder)
DL Nick Williams (knee)
S Will Harris (hip)
Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, Jalen Elliott, and Ryan Santoso
Bengals’ review
Lions only winless team in NFL – coaches say changes are coming
The offense was a disaster
Jared Goff missing reads, dropping too far back
Goff will remain the starter, “needs to step up”
Skill players missing assignments, no energy
Defense kept them in it as long as they could – rookie elevating their games
Alim McNeill continues to disrupt
EDGE rushers continue to produce
Derrick Barnes getting more playing time, making an impact
Jerry Jacobs looks like he belongs
Rams’ preview
Ref: Bill Vinvich
TV: Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez
Betting Line: Rams -14.5
Revenge game for Goff and Brockers? Vs Stafford?
Key matchups: Swift vs LB Kenny Young
Key: Hockenson vs S Taylor Rapp
Key: AJ Parker or Jerry Jacobs vs WR Cooper Kupp
Key: Trey Flowers vs LT Andrew Whitworth
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1h 8min
October 15, 2021Episode #208, Lions vs Bengals, Week 6 preview
This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 6 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals at Ford Field in downtown Detroit.
Roster Moves:
Frank Ragnow (toe) requires surgery and will not return this season
Quintez Cephus (collarbone) broken, requires surgery, on IR likely done for the year
Lions sign CB Mark Gilbert to 53-man roster off of Steelers practice squad
LT Taylor Decker and DT Kevin Strong return to practice, still on IR, 21-day clock begins
Injury Report
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee)
EDGE Trey Flowers (knee)
CB Amani Oruwariye (hip)
CB/KR Corey Ballentine (hamstring)
LG Jonah Jackson (shoulder)
RB D’Andre Swift (groin)
RB Jamaal Williams (hip/illness)
DL Michael Brockers (shoulder) and OT Penei Sewel (ankle) – OFF the injury list
Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, Jalen Elliott, and Ryan Santoso (kicker battle?)
Vikings’ review
Lost on another 50+ FG at the last second – no team has ever had this happen twice in a season, the Lions had it happen to them twice in five weeks
Dan Campbell was emotional/heartbroken for his players
Played it safer on offense this week, kicked FGs and let defense keep them in it
Goff is throwing short of the sticks and counting on YAC
Hockenson getting bottled up, Swift still making noise
Tracy Walker is PFF’s No. 2 safety after five weeks, (3rd vs run, 7th vs pass)
Jalen Reeves-Maybin came up in the clutch with a forced fumble and recovery
The rookie DTs starting to settle in
EDGE players playing well – Flowers looks solid, Harris 4 sacks in 4 games
Bengals’ preview
Ref: Shawn Hochuli
TV: FOX, Chris Myers, Daryl Johnson, Jen Hale (second week in a row)
Betting Line: Bengals -3.5
Key matchups: Amani Oruwariye vs Ja’Marr Chase
Key: Bengals interior offensive line versus Alim McNeill and company
Key: Penei Sewell vs Trey Hendricks
Key: T.J. Hockenson vs Vonn Bell
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October 08, 2021Episode #207: Lions at Vikings, Week 5 preview
This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 5 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Roster Moves:
Romeo Okwara on season-ending IR with Achilles injury
His recovery could be a long one
Frank Ragnow lands on IR with turf toe injury
Signed C Ryan McCollum off Texans practice squad
Signed EDGE Jesse Lemonier off practice squad
K Austin Seibert removed from COVID-19 list
Released Javon McKinley from the practice squad
Signed EDGE Rashod Berry and IOL Parker Ehinger to the practice squad
Injury Report
OT Penei Sewel (ankle) – missed Wednesday and Thursday
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) – missed Wednesday, limited Thursday
EDGE Trey Flowers (knee) – limited
RB D’Andre Swift (groin) – limited
RB Jamaal Williams (hip) – limited
DL Michael Brockers (shoulder) – limited
Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, Jalen Elliott, and Ryan Santoso
Bears’ review
4 times they were inside the 10-yard line, and they came away empty
Campbell doesn’t regret aggressiveness, but recognizes they may not be talented enough to stay aggressive
Sewell continue to struggle with speed rushers
Pass rush left with Romeo
DB shuffling continues with no answers
Vikings’ preview
Ref: Clete “hands to the face” Blakeman
TV: FOX, Chris Myers, Daryl Johnson
Betting Line: Vikings -9 (opened at -7)
Key matchups: Lions DB’s vs Justin Jefferson/Adam Thielen
Key: Lions pressure vs Vikings OL
Key: Danielle Hunter vs Matt Nelson
Key: D’Andre Swift/Jamaal Williams vs Vikings DL
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October 01, 2021Episode #206: Lions at Bears, Week 4 preview
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 offense
Taking foot off the gas on defense and calling a time out
4th and 19 coverage
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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September 25, 2021Episode #205: Lions vs Ravens, Week 3 preview
This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 3 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens at Ford Field.
Roster Moves:
Jamie Collins on the trade block, not participating in Detroit anymore
Ifeatu Melifonu and Tyrell Williams to Injured Reserve
Signed CB Daryl Worley off Practice Squad
Signed LB Josh Woods off Bears Practice Squad
Signed to PS: K Ryan Santoso
K Austin Seibert on COVID-19 list
Injury Report
OUT: Jamie Collins
QUESTIONABLE: RB D’Andre Swift (groin)
Q: WR Kalif Raymond (thigh)
Q: DL Michael Brockers (shoulder)
Q: DL Kevin Strong (concussion/thigh) – downgraded to a limited practice on Friday
Q: EDGE Trey Flowers (shoulder/knee) – did not practice any day this week
Q: EDGE Romeo Okwara (shoulder)
Q: EDGE Julian Okwara (neck) – added to the injury report on Thursday
Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, Jalen Elliott, Ryan Santoso
Packers’ review
Solid first half (17-14 lead), the OL was opening holes and pass protecting
Late 3rd Q implosion – 4th and 1 failure, Goff fumbles next snap, fumble on 3rd down
Once they’re behind, they’re not built to play catch up
Ravens’ preview
Ravens are injured and just had a COVID-19 positive test knock out some starters
Starters OUT
LT Ronnie Stanley
DE Derek Wolfe, and his replacement Justin Madubuike
NT Brandon Williams
EDGE Justin Houston
Key matchups: Hold gaps and try and slow down Lamar Jackson
Key: LB Derrick Barnes vs Ravens running game
Key: Lions OL control the trenches vs light Ravens DL
Key: Feed T.J. Hockenson vs anyone
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