Detroit Lions Breakdown

By Erik Schlitt and Joe KaniaSports Football

Detroit Lions Breakdown episodes

November 15, 2018 Episode #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, 2018 Episode #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, 2018 Episode #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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October 20, 2018Episode #80: Week 7 Dolphins Preview
The Lions got some much needed rest during last weeks bye, but still have a myriad of injury issues heading into Sunday afternoons tilt against the Dolphins in Miami. Erik and Joe discuss this and how the matchups will fare.
Good news as T.J. Lang, Ezekiel Ansah and Michael Roberts return to practice
Theo Riddick will not play on Sunday
Jamal Agnew moved to IR, but can return in 8 weeks
Andy Jones (PUP) may find himself playing soon
Trevor Bates is brought up to the 53-man
LB Garrett Dooley added to the practice squad
5 Lions who should get more opportunities after the BYE week
The snap counts – Offense and Defense
2018 Lions vs 2017 Lions
Previewing of Adam Gase’s Miami Dolphins
Brock is in, Ryan Tannehill is OUT
Know your enemy: breaking down the game with Dolphins Wire
Is Riddick easily replaceable
How much of Ameer Abdullah and Brandon Powell can we see?
Will Kerryons workload increase?
The ceiling of Johnson, Golladay and Hand
Do the Lions receivers have an advantage Sunday?
Will the Dolphins running game be stopped?
Who will face Albert Wilson?
Who replaces Agnew?
Trade rumors?
Derrick Johnson
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October 12, 2018 Episode #79: Week 6 Bye Banter
The Lions enter the bye week on a high note after defeating the Green Bay Packers 31-23 at Ford Field on Sunday afternoon. This week Erik and Joe discuss things in general roughly 1/3 of the way into the season.
Speculating the injury report
Ezekiel Ansah has a backer in Patricia
Who replaces Jamal Agnew?
CB CreVon LeBlanc promoted to the 53-man roster
Claiming CB Lenzy Pipkins
Hakeem Valles was waived and thensigned to practice squad
LB Marquis Flowers released
Reviewing the victory over the Packers, Studs and Duds
Thoughts on the Snap Count
Lions v. Packers -- By the numbers
Rod Wood-Shed Jim Brandstatter gets Game Ball
Erik in the Press Box
Exploring the Lions DVOA
Is Matthew Stafford off?
The rise of Kenny Golladay
How has RG Kenny Wiggins performed?
Is there a trade out there for Bob Quinn at the deadline?
Now folks are complaining about coverage sacks
How will Ziggy Ansah be used when he returns?
Can Jarrad Davis become the Lions version of Dont'a Hightower?
Is it a positive sign with Agnew not going on IR?
And as always -- Should we extend Golden Tate?
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October 04, 2018 Episode #78: Week 5 Packers Preview
The Lions return home after a disappointing 26-24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday at Jerry World. This week the Lions welcome an old adversary when Aaron Rodgers brings the Packers to town.
Ezekiel Ansah returnsbut is limited in practice
Quandre Diggs fractured handisn't keeping him from practicing
T.J. Lang has a concussionwill likely keep him out
Eric Lee finds himself on the 53-man
Andrew Donnal so long and hello
Dee Virgin waivedshortly after surrendering 19 yards in field position
Stafford's personal stats are headed in the right direction
Kerryon Johnson and LeGarrette Blount, Patricia says it doesnot matter who is in the game? Really?
DVOA says it does, ranking Johnson the most efficient back in the league through the first four weeks.
How will the OL fare with Wiggins moving into the lineup?
The run defense still does not improve
The secondary is holding up their end of the bargain
Snap Count observations
Green Bay Packers preview
Vegas likes the Packers
4 key matchupswill directly affect this weeks game
Aaron Rodgers is hurt, probably doesn't matter
Some fans are missing Ameer Abdullah
How is the rookie class shaping up
Where should Jarrad Davis end up?
How good can Da'Shawn Hand be?
Looking at potential draft needs.
Will Golden Tate be a Lion beyond 2018?
Thanks to Anonymous for the 5-star review!
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September 28, 2018 Episode #77: Week 4 Cowboys Preview
The nearly 2week long nightmare is over and the Lions have got themselves into the win column with a 26-10 dismantling of the vaunted New England Patriots. This week Erik and Joe will discuss whether lightning can strike twice this week in Dallas.
Ezekiel Ansah and Michael Roberts headline the injury report, but three Offensive Linemen also make an appearance
TE Jerome Cunningham has been added to the practice squad
Corey Robinson has been cut by the Panthers, the Lions will not receive the 7th rounder in 2020
Erik and Joe discuss the 5 takeaways from the Lions win over Patriots
Patricia might not be as hated by the players as we thought
Ricky Jean-Francois' likes the Lions fans
Kerryon Johnson ends the droughtand earnsPlayer of the Game honors
Erik gives Snap Count observations
The offensive line has been a beacon of hope
Vegas likes the Cowboys by three points
Can Ezekiel Elliott be contained?
Can the Lions OL handle the Cowboys front 7 like they did the Pats?
The great Sean Lee is OUT for Week 4
Will the Lions exploit Lee's absence?
Will Ameer ever find his way back into the lineup?
Da'Shawn Hand has shown good growth
A'Shawn Robinson finally returns
Patricia's Madden dream defensive lineman
Jamal Agnew not only returns kicks
Teez Tabor is playing, but not on defense
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September 19, 2018 Episode #76: Week 3 Patriots Preview
The Lions have returned home after a tough loss in Santa Clara to the 49ers. This week Erik and Joe discuss the Lions returning to primetime with a guest appearance on "Sunday Night Football" as the opponent of the New England Patriots.
The Lions have not yet released their injury report, but the current wounded are Ezekiel Ansah, T.J. Lang and Darius Slay
The team has released OL Jamil Demby and S Marcus Cromartie
Joe and Erik discuss Erik's 6 takeaways from the 49ers game article
Devon Kennardwas the player of the game
Coach Patricia gave an uninspired explanation of clock management at end of the first half
Quandre Diggsand his late game penalty
10 Observations from Week 2 snap counts
Erik and Joe talk about Lions Wire's Jeff Risdon suggesting of4 things the Lions must change
Breaking the New England Patriots
WR Josh Gordon is the newest Patriot
A myriadof mailbag topics are picked through... Matthew Stafford struggling with the deep ball, Staffords health, decisions while throwing
Are we going to see more Kerryon?
How was Wiggins performance, should he keep playing?
Can Golladay be a top 10 receiver, is this Golden Tate's last year, why don't the Lions use TEs?
How can Jarrad Davis improve, could Davis and Christian Jones switch linebacker roles?
Can Jamal Agnew expand his corner duties from the slot to the outside?
If the Lions keep losing, is blowing up the team and starting over an option (Spoiler: No)
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September 13, 2018 Episode #75: Week 2 49ers Preview
The Lions suffered an embarrassing 48-17 drubbing to rookie QB Sam Darnold and his New York Jets Monday Night. Erik and Joe will try to sort out the landmines and look at ways the team can potentially not embarrass themselves at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California in a late afternoon Sunday matchup with the 49ers.
Ziggy Ansah back on the injury report
OL Jamil Dembyis the newest Lion
Bradley Marquezand Zach Zennerare the latest Lions departures
Joe and Erik break down Erik's five takeaways from the loss to the Jets
Quandre Diggsearned himself a gold star
In a week of poor performances Kenny Golladay was this weeks player of the game
Thoughts on the Lions snap counts
Should this game sour us on the Lions this season?
The main embarrassment the Lions have been afflicted with nationally is that Jets defense claimed theyknew the plays
Does stealing signals matter?
Unsurprisingly theLions are underdogs on Sunday
What do we expect against the 49ers?
Jim Bob Cooter = scapegoat?
Erik and Joe dig into the mailbag and find questions concerning every position group on the roster and many of the fans fears for this team and the future
Special teams ace Don Carey working out for the Lions
Is it possible the Lions win the road opener for the third year in a row?
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