Detroit Lions Breakdown

By Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania

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December 11, 2020Episode 175: Packers Week 14 Preview
This week the guys discuss the Detroit Lions’ first victory under interim coach Darrell Bevell — a come-from-behind victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 13 — discuss the latest injury reports and roster moves, as well as preview their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers in Week 14.
Reviewing the Lions upset victory over the bears
Darrell Bevell pulls off an anti-Matt Patricia victory
Erik’s Film room: Breaking down the final 3 drive-ending plays by the Lions D
Snap Counts: 4 DL looks under Bevell
Pivotal play: Strip-sack, Romeo Okwara’s rise in production
Matthew Stafford rediscovers the deep ball
His TD to Quintez Cephus was the longest air yard completion of Week 13
It’s a “different feel” under Bevell, says Marvin Jones Jr.
Coaching/GM search updates
Lions are not using a search firm, instead, they have reached out to the NFL
New guidelines for interviewing potential candidates
Injury reports: Wednesday and Thursday
Matthew Stafford’s thumb is not an issue
D’Andre Swift got in 2 limited practices in a row
Kerryon Johnson limited on Wednesday, upgraded on Thursday
Kenny Golladay still sidelined
Tyrell Crosby missed two practices, looks like it’s Matt Nelson time
Da’Shawn Hand and Austin Bryant, back-to-back limited practices
Jeff Okudah still unable to practice
C.J. Moore misses Wednesday, returns limited on Thursday
Lions protect Dan Skipper, Bobby Price, Albert Huggins, and Marcus Martin
Marvin Hall claimed by the Browns, Isaac Nauta sign to the Packers practice squad
Lions sign TE Jerrell Adams to practice squad
Previewing the Packers
Vegas line: Packers -7.5, O/U 55.5
Referee: Alex Kemp
FOX announcers: Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth, and Lindsay Czarniak
Very cool photos from the “My Cause My Cleats” campaign
Can Bevell muster up another win?
Can the Lions slow down MVP candidate Aaron Rodgers?
Can Stafford and the offense keep the Lions in this game?
Erik and Joe give their predictions
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1h 3min
December 04, 2020Episode #174: Replacing Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn
This week, the guys discuss the firing of Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn, discuss what happens, and Erik shares his research on replacement. We also update all the recent roster moves/injuries and preview the Chicago Bears for Week 13.
Lions fire Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn
Quinn’s biggest errors
Darrell Bevell named interim coach
8 Candidates for GM vacancy
10 candidates for the Lions coaching vacancy
Connecting the dots: Lions’ GM and coaching candidates that have crossed paths
Schedule Flexing for the Lions stretch run
Week 14 at Packers flexed to 4:25 pm EST
Week 16 vs Bucs flexed to Saturday, December 26th
Wednesday and Thursday injury reports
Matthew Stafford’s thumb update, everything looks good
D’Andre Swift has cleared concussion protocol
Kenny Golladay still not practicing, did he have a setback?
Da’Shawn Hand and Jeff Okudah also not practicing
Danny Shelton and Desmond Trufant to IR
Kevin Strong signed to the active roster
TE Hunter Bryant activated from IR, but will he play?
Julian Okwara and Darryl Roberts practicing, still on IR
Previewing the Bears
Vegas line: Bears -3.5, O/U 44.5
Referee: Clay Martin
FOX announcers: Kevin Kuglar and Chris Spielman
Will Bevell’s honeymoon translate to the field?
Can the Lions finally solve Mitchell Tribusky?
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1h 24min
November 25, 2020Episode #173: Texans Week 12 preview
This week the guys discuss the Lions Week 11 shutout loss to the Carolina Panthers, update listeners on the injury report, roster changes, and preview the DeShaun Watson led Houston Texans, who the Lions host in Week 12 on Thanksgiving Day.
Reviewing the 20-0 shutout loss
Marvin Jones’ error takes away his own TD
Amani Oruwariye‘s play continues to improve
Snap Counts: Lions fail in attempt to replace injured players
The first time the Lions have been shutout since 2009
What happened to Dagger time?
This week’s early injury reports
Matthew Stafford thumb is not holding him back
D’Andre Swift’s concussion update
Kenny Golladay returning this week? Doesn’t look good.
Previewing the Texans
Vegas line: Texans -2.5, O/U 51.5
Referee: Shawn Smith
CBS announcers: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Tracy Wolfson
Can the Lions put pressure on Deshaun Watson?
Will the Lions be able to establish a running game?
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1h 12min
November 20, 2020Episode #172: Panthers Week 11 preview
This week the guys discuss the Lions (4-5) Week 10 victory over the Washington Football Team, update the injury report/roster changes, and preview the Carolina Panthers (3-7), who the Lions visit in Week 11.
Reviewing the 30-27 win over WFT
Matt Prater comes through … again
Prater is your NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
D’Andre Swift’s career day
Romeo Okwara underrated season continues
The win doesn’t excuse another collapse
Sunday: Matthew Stafford injures thumb
Monday: Stafford’s initial X-ray’s come back negative
Tuesday: report of a ligament tear in Stafford’s thumb
Wednesday: No Practice Wednesday
Thursday: Stafford back at practice
D’Andre Swift’s concussion likely keeps him out
Wednesday and Thursday injury reports
Lions protect 3 practice squad players: Dee Virgin, Mohamad Sanu, and Frank Herron
Previewing the Panthers
Vegas line is off the board due to injuries
Referee: Ronald Torbert
Fox announcers: Kevin Kugler, Chris Spielman, and Laura Okmin (Field Reporter)
QB Teddy Bridgewater “unlikely” to play
RB Christian McCaffrey “won’t play”
LT Russell Okung also “likely won’t play”
WRs are talented: DJ Moore, Robby Anderson, and Curtis Samuel
Can a Swiftless backfield take advantage of a bad run defense?
Can Stafford take advantage of a young secondary?
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1h 6min
November 12, 2020Episode #171: Washington Week 10 preview
This week the guys discuss the Lions Week 9 loss to the Vikings, update the injury report/roster changes, and preview Week 10 and the Washington Football Team.
Reviewing the 34-20 loss to the Vikings
Two picks for Matthew Stafford
Austin Bryant removed from PUP, just in time
Brayden Coombs special teams blocked two more punts
Patricia has confidence in Matt Prater, despite missed FGs
10 men on the field … Undlin: “it’s just poor, poor coaching”
Lions go big to stop the run and it didn’t work
Patricia still making the same mistakes
This week’s Wednesday injury report
Tony McRae on season-ending IR
Darryl Roberts on to 3-week IR
Hunter Bryant practicing
Jarrad Davis and Jalen Elliott return from reserve/COVID-19
Lions protect 4 practice squad players: Dee Virgin, Mohamad Sanu — who is on the practice squad –, Marcus Martin, and Frank Herron
Lions re-sign RB Dalyn Dawkins to Practice Squad
Release DT Kevin Strong
Previewing the Washington Football Team
Vegas favors the Lions by 3.5 to 4 points, off the boards at most sights
Referee: Alex Kemp
Fox announcers: Brandon Gaudin, Aqib Tali, and Megan Olivi (field reporter)
QB Kyle Allen injury forces Washington back to Alex Smith
Rookie RB Antonio Gibson has a shoulder injury
Does Terry McLaurin need a shadow?
Welcome back Logan Thomas, J.D. McKissic, and Jon Bostic
Washington’s pass rush is for real, can the Lions OL slow it down?
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1h 8min
November 06, 2020Episode #170: Vikings Week 9 preview
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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1h 21min
October 30, 2020Episode #169: Colts Week 8 preview
This week the guys discuss the Lions (3-3) glorious victory over the Falcons, examine how the defense evolving, update the roster and injury report — including one very big move — and explore how the Lions can get their fourth win in five games when the Colts (4-2) to town in Week 8.
Reviewing the 23-22 win over the Falcons
Todd Gurley’s mistake
Matthew Stafford’s dramatic comeback
Romeo Okwara’s underrated season
Erik’s look at the game By the Numbers
Erik’s review of the Lions Snap Counts
Lions trade for EDGE Everson Griffen
They send a conditional 6th round pick to the Dallas Cowboys
Erik Schlitt’s Film Room: What Griffen brings to the Lions
Ignore the Kenny Golladay trade rumor
Lions cut LB Elijah Lee, discuss why now?
Injury report: Desmond Trufant return to practice for the first time in three weeks
Austin Bryant (PUP) and Justin Coleman (IR) continue to practice
Lions protecting same two practice squad players: Isaac Nauta and Dee Virgin
Nauta was elevated last week his last availabel of the season
Previewing the Colts
Vegas favors the Colts by 2.5 points,
Over/under just 50.5 points
Referee: Clay Martin
Network change: This week’s game is on CBS
Is Zone coverage an issue for Philip Rivers?
Expect more big defensive fronts
Can Stafford continue his magic?
Two Top-10 special teams
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1h 11min
October 23, 2020Episode #168: Falcons Week 7 preview
This week the guys discuss the Detroit Lions important win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, take a closer look at how the defense evolved, and preview the Lions Week 7 opponent, the Atlanta Falcons.
Reviewing the 34-16 win over the Jaguars
Stafford has now thrown TDs against all 31 NFL teams
Pivotal play, 3-Stars, Studs and Duds, Top Photos, By the Numbers
Snap Counts: Sigh… the guard rotation has returned
Film Study: How Jarrad Davis is finding success in his new role
D’Andre Swift nominated for Ground POTW and Rookie of the Week
Lions OL graded out as PFF’s top run-blocking team
Jamie Collins and Trey Flowers recognized on PFF Team of the Week
This week’s injury report: Wednesday and Thursday
Julian Okwara placed on Injured reserve
Bo Scarbrough and Mike Ford, practicing again this week
Austin Bryant (PUP) and Justin Coleman (IR) return to practice,
Saturday: QB David Blough signed, Joe Dahl activated from IR
Wednesday, Lions re-signed: CB Chris Jones
Lions protecting Isaac Nauta and Dee Virgin
PS signed: OT Dan Skipper, TE Matt Sokol, DT Albert Huggins, and RB Dalyn Dawkins
PS released: OL Beau Benzschawel, WR/QB Joe Webb, and Punter Arryn Sippos
Atlanta Falcons Preview
Vegas favors the Falcons by 2.5 points
Referee: Land Clark
FOX: Chris Meyers, Greg Jennings, Brock Huard, and Jennifer Hale
Interim coach Raheem Morris is 1-0
The Falcons destroyed the Vikings
Julio Jones is key to the offense
Falcons secondary is a disaster
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1h 10min
October 16, 2020Episode #167: Jaguars Week 6 preview
This week the guys take a look at the upcoming Detroit Lions schedule, examine the roster after the bye, preview the Jacksonville Jaguars, and finish up all the mailbag questions from last week’s episode.
Discuss how the Lions remaining opponents have changed
Atlanta Falcons’ positive COVID-19 result
What does that mean for the Lions in Week 7
Joe Dahl, Bo Scarbrough, and Mike Ford, all returned to practice
Justin Coleman still unable to practice
Austin Bryant still on PUP for another week
Wednesday and Thursday injury reports
Frank Ragnow status is concerning
WR Victor Bolden added to the practice squad,
RB Tavien Feaster waived in a corresponding move
Lions protect three practice squad players
Previewing the Jacksonville Jaguars
Vegas says the Lions + 3.5 points
Jaguars strange four-game losing streak
Including back-to-back-to-back losses to zero win teams
Wrap up last week’s Mailbag questions!
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1h 18min
October 09, 2020Episode #166: Quarter-Season review
This week the guys discuss yet another double-digit blow lead, this time to the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. Then with the team on a bye, it’s the perfect time to do a quarter-season review of the team/players and see what’s going wrong and what’s going right. Finally, we answer listener’s questions from the mailbag.
This week’s topics:
COVID-19 scare ahead of Week 4, created a sleepless night for Erik
Reviewing the 35-29 loss to the Saints
Was Stafford’s interception the Pivotal Play of Week 4?
Who were the 3 stars of the game?
T.J. Hockenson grades out at the top of Lions’ PFF
Erik reviews the Week 4 snap counts
Erik’s most popular article in 2020: Matt Patricia getting hammered for post-game quote
Duron Harmon to Patricia’s rescue – shifts blame to players
Joe Dahl and Justin Coleman eligible to return from IR — but it won’t be this week
Practice squad RB Kerrith Whyte to IR, Tavien Feaster replaces him
Erik’s quarter-season review of every Lions player
Jack Fox only Lion to make PFF quarter-season team
Diving into this week’s Mailbag questions!
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1h 21min

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