Detroit Lions Breakdown

Episode #121: Chiefs Week 4 Preview

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The Lions escaped Philadelphia with a 27-24 victory over the Eagles on Sunday leaving them as one of the eight remaining undefeated teams in the NFL with a record of 2-0-1. This Sunday the Lions welcome reigning league MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to Ford Field. Erik and Joe discuss how the Lions will deal with the Chiefs.

  • The injury report still includes Darius Slay
  • Marvin Hall gets added to the active roster, Chris Lacy is released
  • Lacy and Ray Smith are brought on the practice squad, RB Nick Brossette and DE Jonathan Wynn are let go
  • Keys to the victory over the Eagles
  • Jamal Agnew sheds his demons — highlighted by a 100-yard kick return for TD
  • Coach Matt Patricia trusts his guys sticks with Agnew
  • Lions Wire player of the game – Marvin Jones
  • Kerryon Johnson found more time on the field after the release of C.J. Anderson
  • Erik discusses a conspiracy against Johnson
  • Many little mistakes lead to poor run blocking
  • Pass protection has been good – zero sacks allowed over the last two games
  • Previewing the Chiefs
  • Just like the Eagles, the Chiefs have injuries to very important contributors – LT Eric Fisher, WR Tyreek Hill and RB LeSean McCoy
  • Can the Lions stop slow down Patrick Mahomes?
  • The Chiefs do have weaknesses, defending the run game is a big one
  • Timing of offensive aggressiveness will be critical
  • Key matchups to a Lions victory

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