Detroit Lions Breakdown

By Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania

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December 21, 2018Episode #89: Week 16 Preview vs Vikings
Any hopes of making the playoffs were ultimately crushed this past Sunday as the Lions suffered a 14-13 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Bills. This Sunday, the Lions host the Vikings and will look to avenge their loss back in November in Minneapolis, or at least hold their defense to less than 10 sacks.
Kerryon Johnson will end his season on injured reserve
Da’Shawn Hand also find his way to injured reserve
Jamal Agnew activated from injured reserve to the active roster
Injury report: Damon Harrison is not a lock to play Sunday
Lions promote nose tackle John Atkins to the active roster
Darius Slay is again a Pro Bowler, Quandre Diggs an alternate
3 positive takeaways from the loss to the Bills
Kenny Golladay had a first of hopefully many career games
Golladay on PFF’s Team of the Week
Bad special teams play costs the Lions the game
Week 15 snap counts
Week 15: By the Numbers
Vegas favors the Vikings by 5.5
Has Kerry Hyder underachieved in 2018?
Where does Tyrell Crosby fit in the offensive line in 2019?
How has Coach Matt Patricia given Lions fans reasons for optimism?
What positions might the Lions target in free agency and the draft?
Speculate who may be a top free agency target on both sides of the ball.
What defensive position in the draft could have the biggest immediate impact?
What’s the highest and lowest draft pick the Lions could end up with?
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December 21, 2018Episode #89: Week 16 Vikings Preview
Any hopes of making the playoffs were ultimately crushed this past Sunday as the Lions suffered a 14-13 loss at the hands of the Buffalo Bills. This Sunday, the Lions host the Vikings and will look to avenge their loss back in November in Minneapolis, or at least hold their defense to less than 10 sacks.
Kerryon Johnson will end his season on injured reserve
Da’Shawn Hand also find his way to injured reserve
Jamal Agnew activated from injured reserve to the active roster
Injury report: Damon Harrison is not a lock to play Sunday
Lions promote nose tackle John Atkins to the active roster
Darius Slay is again a Pro Bowler, Quandre Diggs an alternate
3 positive takeaways from the loss to the Bills
Kenny Golladay had a first of hopefully many careergames
Golladay on PFF’s Team of the Week
Bad special teams play costs the Lionsthe game
Week 15 snap counts
Week 15: By the Numbers
Vegas favors the Vikings by 5.5
Has Kerry Hyder underachieved in 2018?
Where does Tyrell Crosby fit in the offensive line in 2019?
How has Coach Matt Patricia given Lions fans reasons for optimism?
What positions might the Lions target in free agency and the draft?
Speculate who may be a top free agency target on both sides of the ball.
What defensive position in the draft could have the biggest immediate impact?
What’s the highest and lowest draft pick the Lions could end up with?
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December 15, 2018Episode #88: Week 15 Bills Preview
The Lions got back on the winning train with a 17-3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday in the slop at State Farm Stadium. This week the Lions look to make it two in a row (to the chagrin of a portion of the fanbase) against the Buffalo Bills in what looks to be a benign weather Sunday for upstate New York in December.
Ezekiel Ansah and Michael Robertscall it a season
Lions injury report: 5 players ruled OUT
What is in store for Tyrell Crosby who is expected to get his first career start at right tackle on Sunday
Jerome Cunningham and Leo Kolomatangi join the active roster
New faces to the practice squad: Joshua Frazier, Jarron Jones, Jonathan Wynn and Salesi Uhatafe.
Jamil Demby was claimed off the practice squad by the Rams and Deontez Alexander was waived
Takeaways from the Arizona Cardinals game
Studs and Duds from Week 14
Week 14 Snap Counts
Darius Slay was the NFC Defensive Player of the Week and also received Lions Wire’s Player of the Game award
Jarrad Davis recognized by the NFL, they like his proper tackling technique
Joe begrudgingly agreesto talk about the Lions Playoff odds and what they need to do to get in
Previewing the Buffalo Bills
Vegas Watch: Lions are 2.5 point underdogs
If the Lions could steal a Bill, who would it be?
Bills injury report
Which Lions running back will have the best day in Buffalo?
Has Theo Riddick seen his best days as a receiver?
Which running backs will be back in 2019?
The defense is now ranked 11th in yards allowed, where have they improved the most?
Will the Lions give Tracy Walker time at corner or could he possibly play over Glover Quin?
Does Jalen Reeves-Maybin fit the defensive scheme?
Where do the Lions sit with the news that the NFL salary cap is expanding.
Why the Lions may not use their salary cap space on retaining their free agents
Who are some current players general manager Bob Quinn may consider extending this offseason?
Tanking vs not tanking debate
A look back at last years favorite draft targets and where they are in their rookie seasons
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December 06, 2018Episode #87: Week 14 Cardinals Preview
The Lions fought valiantly on Sunday, but late game mistakes ultimately cost them in losing to LA Rams 30-16. This week the Lions look to bounce back as they travel out to the desert to take on the struggling, but coach-killing, Arizona Cardinals.
Lengthy Lions injury report
LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin to injured reserve
Eric Lee now on the 53-man roster
Should the Lions shut down Kerryon Johnson?
The Rams game
Week 13 snap counts
Week 13: By the Numbers
The making of Taylor Deckers touchdown
Damon Harrison leads the class in PFF grades
Lions interior offensive line struggled mightily against the Rams
Lions once again falter late
Previewing the Cards
Vegas favors the Lions by 2.5, first favoring in weeks
Will the Lions have a similar defensive game plan against the Cardinals?
Will we see more Zach Zenner?
Will the younger players start getting more time late in the year?
Who is to blame for the Lions conservative offensive play calling?
Who will replace Jim Bob Cooter talk
The guys reference Chris Burke of the Athletic’s potential offensive coordinator replacement list (subscription required).
Can the Lions fix their problems in one offseason?
Lions biggest needs heading into the offseason
Lions are currently slotted to pick 5th
Mock Draft projections to the Lions in Week 14
Who are the ideal fits at the top of the draft for Coach Matt Patricia’s scheme?
Should the Lions consider moving Jarrad Davis to another linebacker position?
Is there a height threshold for Lions linebackers?
Could the Lions potentially consider drafting a corner in the first round?
Is interior defensive line off the table after the success of Harrison, A’Shawn Robinson and Da’Shawn Hand?
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November 30, 2018Episode #86: Week 13 Rams Preview
The Lions served up a late-game disaster on Turkey Day, allowing the Bears to use two late turnovers to boost the holiday cheer of their fans back in Chicago. The Lions look to pick up the pieces this week against the 10-1 Rams who are fresh off a byeweek. Erik and Joe slowly start looking towards the future in this episode.
As always, the injury report
Marvin Jones on injured reserve
Jamal Agnew returns to practice, off injured reserve
Marcus Cooper is the latest claim
Nic Grigsby now on the active roster
Eric Lee is back, signed to the practice squad
The visit by Don Careywas short
Lions not interested in Reuben Fosteror his baggage
Takeaways from the Thanksgiving game
The Lions by the Numbers
Offensive weaponsare lacking for the Lions
Reviewing the Lions Week 12 snap counts, Mike Ford is here to stay
Los Angeles Rams Preview
The Rams are heavily favored
Rams passing game coordinator, Shane Waldron, could be a replacement at offensive coordinator if the Lions move on from Jim Bob Cooter
Who could fill the Lions void at slot wide receiver moving forward?
What are the expectations for Agnew once he returns?
Should the Lions be scouting running backs in the draft?
How deep is this year’s EDGE draft class?
Which top linebackers fit from this draft class?
Are the Lions an appealing destination for free agents?
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November 21, 2018Episode #85: Week 12 Bears Preview
The Lions emerged with a hard fought 20-19 win over the Carolina Panthers with a little bit of help from lady luck along the way. This Erik and Joe preview the Lions 2nd matchup in 3 weeks against the Chicago Bears which also happens to fall on Thanksgiving Day.
Lions injuries are still high, but the news isn’t as bad as it could be
Marvin Jones had more doctors look at his knee
Kerryon Johnson will not need surgery
Reviewing the win over the Panthers last Sunday
Lions bring back Don Carey, waive Eric Lee
Player of the Game: Kenny Golladay
Studs and Duds from Week 11
Examining the Lions Week 11 victory: By the Numbers
Darius Slay and the radar gun behind his tackle
Tracy Walker is top Lions defender in Week 11 according to PFF
Mike Ford’s rookie debut
The special teams were better on Sunday
Thanksgiving preview against the Chicago Bears
Lions, once again, not favored in Vegas
Mitchell Trubisky’s status is still unknown for Thursday
Can the Lions pass defense improve?
How will Lions coaches adjust after last game against Bears?
Who will see the workload in Kerryon’s absence?
LeGarrette Blount’s month of struggles
Offensive line inconsistency
Should offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter get more credit than he does?
Why aren’t the Lions using Brandon Powell?
Is Kenny Wiggins getting better?
Why isn’t Tavon Wilson getting more acknowledgment?
Is there a path to a 9-7 record?
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November 15, 2018Episode #84: Week 11 Panthers Preview
The Lions delivered another no-show last week falling behind 26-0 in the first half en route to a “worse than the score looked” 34-22 loss to the Bears. This week the Lions return home to face a Carolina Panthers team that suffered a drubbing at the hand of the PittsburghSteelers 52-21 last Thursday. Will the Panthers be angry and out for revenge Sunday at Ford Field? Erik and Joe will talk it out.
Lions injury report
G T.J. Lang is out for the season
Marvin Jones ACL and MCL are intact
Why was Sam Martin taken away byambulance?
Lions promote Mike Ford to active roster
Waive CB Lenzy Pipkins
The curse of the Lions blue pants
Where did the Lions struggle the most with the Bears
Studs and Duds from Week 10
Snap Counts from Week 10
Slow start was all the difference
LeGarrette Blount has been ineffective
Lions surrender another six sacks
On the bright side, the Lions run defense is improved
Secondary struggled without Darius Slay
Addressing why the Lions favor man over zone coverage
Ziggy Ansah impact
Carolina Panthers preview
Lions a four-point underdog
The fans are frustrated with Matthew Stafford
Drama in the locker room?
Addressing passing game separation issues
Jim Bob Cooter’s scheme = too predictable?
Folks are even concerned about the snap count
How many realistic wins are left on the schedule?
Could the Lions bring back Dan Orlovsky in a coaching role?
What positions could the Lions address early in the draft?
The Lions are currently slotted to pick 7th overall
Mock Draft Watch: Quinnen Williams makes his debut as a Lions pick
Will the Lions be eligible to be on HBO’s Hard Knocks next year?
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November 09, 2018Episode #83: Week 10 Bears Preview
The Lions did not get an opportunity to cash in at U.S.Bank Stadium in Minneapolis this past Sunday as the Vikings dominated 24-9. Along the way the Vikingsachieved a team record 10 sacks and exposed an ailing Lion offensive line. The Lions get another chance to right the ship this Sunday when they travel to Soldier Field to face the 1st place Bears.
it is no surprisethat Ziggy finds himself on the injury report
T.J. Lang is not in concussionprotocol (neck)
Special Teams Coach Joe Marciano finds himself out of a job
Devin Fitzsimmons will have more responsibility, but get the same pay
Zach Zenner is back
What Zenner brings to the team, besidesa svelte physique
Zenner with the media
Slot receiver Bruce Ellington was also added
What Ellington will provide the Lions
Ameer Abdullah has played his last game with the Lions and wasclaimed by Vikings
Andy Jones was waived and added to the Lions practice squad
Cre’Von LeBlanc was cut and claimed by the Eagles
Hakeem Valles was waived from the practice squad
Why doesn’t Golladay have more targets?
Offensive Line issues abound
Damon Harrison has made an impact
Is Teez Tabor in a rut in the learning curve or just a liability?
Snap Counts from Week 9
Week 10 Chicago Bears preview
Vegas likes the Bears
Bears QBMitch Tribusky’s underrated trait
Kahlil Mack looks like he’ll play
Could Matthew Stafford struggles be associated with coaching?
Who needs to step up in the second half of the season?
Can the Lions end the season with a winning record?
Did Bob Quinn always envision a rebuild?
Should the younger players be getting more snaps now and have the team looking towards the future?
Is Tyrell Crosby a potential replacement for Lang at guard?
Should Tracy Walker see snaps at corner?
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November 02, 2018Episode #82: Week 9 Vikings Preview
The Lions and their fans are reeling after a lackluster 28-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks this past Sunday at Ford Field. During the week the fans were dealt another blow with the trade of fan favorite WR Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday. In this episode, Erik and Joe discuss the positive ramifications of Tuesday’s trade and prepare for Sunday’s game against the Vikings.
As always, the injury report
Theo returns to practice, Ezekiel Ansah still laboring
Lions add former Giants LB Kelvin Sheppard
Some interesting moves with the practice squad
Marvin Jones deal gets restructured
The Studs and Duds from the Seahawks game, from Lions Wire
How was Damon Harrison’s Lions debut?
The Lions Week 8snap counts
A wide-ranging discussion of the Golden Tate trade
How the roster is affected by the loss of Tate
The scheme will have to change in Tate’s absence
Who will play the slot?
Will the Lions use more multiple running back sets?
Will Riddick see the field more in different spots?
There were a lotoffalse narratives surrounding the Tate trade
The Tate trade has shades of “Patriot Way”
The other NFC North trades
Preview of the Minnesota Vikings
Vegas Watch: Lions a 5-point underdog
Lions DB vs Vikings WR
Lions DL vs Vikings OL
Are the Lions out of it for the division title?
Can the team trust Ameer Abdullah?
Will we ever see Miles Killebrew on defense?
Could Teez Tabor switch positions?
Potential Salary Cap room this upcoming offseason
Which position groups are the Lions scouting
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October 26, 2018Episode #81: Week 8 Seahawks Preview
Huge week for the Lions, starting with a complete game effort in defeating the Dolphins in Miami Gardens on Sunday 32-21, and spiking even higher with the acquisition of New York Giants NT Damon Harrison on Wednesday. Optimism abounds as the Lions return to Ford Field this Sunday to face off against the 3-3 Seattle Seahawks.
The Lions injury report contains some rather important names
Why bury the lead… Lions trade for Damon Harrison
What will Harrison bring to the Lions
How Harrison helps the rest of the roster
Does this make Jarrad Davis’ life easier?
Will Harrison face the Seahawks?
Bob Quinn’s move of the year?
Lions say goodbye to Sylvester Williams
What went wrong for Williams in Detroit?
Practice Squad addition and subtraction
5 takeaways from the victory over the Dolphins
Week 7 Player of the Game: Kerryon Johnson
Week 7 snap count observations
Week 7, By the Numbers
Matthew Stafford and Jarrad Davis, PFF Team of the Week
Frank Ragnow was Peter Kings’ Player of the Week
Previewing the Seattle Seahawks
Vegas favors Lions by 3 over the Seahawks
How can the Lions be effective against Wilson?
Should Kerryon be given a larger load?
Should Kenny Wiggins rotate more with TJ Lang?
Quandre Diggs continues to improve
Why are the Lions’ interception totals down this year?
Lions playoff chances
Should the Lions look to make more deals?
What will the Lions biggest offseason need this upcoming offseason?
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