Detroit Lions Breakdown

Episode #178: Vikings Week 17 Preview

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This week the guys discuss the Lions’ loss to the Buccaneers, examine why another starter was released, update injuries and roster moves, as well as preview the Week 17 game against the Minnesota Vikings.

  • The Bucs game played out pretty much as expected
  • Robert Prince was the interim, interim coach
  • NFL had a chance to move the game, didn’t, as we expected
  • Stafford’s early exit dooms the team
  • Jamal Agnew’s punt return TD, helps Lions avoid a shutout
  • Lions EDGE rushers are finally healthy
  • Draft Pick update: Lions currently sit 7th overall
  • Lose and pick between 3rd and 8th overall
  • Win and pick between 7th and 13th overall
  • PFF’s latest mock draft: WR Devonta Smith at 7
  • Marvin Jones is talking like he’s gone
  • Wednesday and Thursday injury reports
  • Matthew Stafford now dealing with three injuries
  • Kenny Golladay’s season is over, enters offseason with loads of unanswered questions
  • Frank Ragnow back at practice, but limited
  • Jamie Collins still not practicing
  • Joe Dahl, injured last game, also not practicing
  • Tyrell Crosby downgraded on Thursday
  • DL coach Bo Davis remains out due to COVID-19 protocols
  • Ty Warren (WCF Minority Coaching Assistant) coached the DL last week
  • RB Jonathan Williams released
  • S Jayron Kearse released, — violated team rules
  • CB Josh Hawkins signed to the practice squad
  • CB Alex Myers to the practice squad injured reserve
  • Protected: C Evan Brown, DT Albert Huggins, SAF Bobby Price
  • Previewing the Vikings
  • Vegas line: Stafford’s injury lead to delayed betting lines
  • Referee: Adrian Hill
  • FOX: Joe Davis and Robert Smith
  • If Lions allow 35 points: break their franchise record for points allowed in a season
  • Allow 52: break the NFL record
  • Dalvin Cook will miss this game after his father passed away on Tuesday
  • LT Riley Reiff may not play, he was placed on Reserve/COVID-19
  • WR Justin Jefferson will be motivated to play
  • He is 47 receiving yards from breaking the Vikings single-season record (Randy Moss) and 111 yards to break the NFL rookie record (Anquan Boldin)
  • GM search Update: Plan to interview Rams’ Director of College Scouting, Brad Holmes

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