Detroit Lions Breakdown

Episode #206: Lions at Bears, Week 4 preview

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This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 4 matchup against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

Roster Moves:

  • LB Jamie Collins was released (unable to find trade partner)
    • Team at 51 players (because Kevin Strong went on IR last Saturday)
    • DT Jashon Cornell activated from suspension list, team has roster waiver
      • He will take one of the open 2 spots
      • K Austin Seibert still on COVID-19 list
      • Practice squad rotation of WR Javon McKinley and Jaren Pinkney with specialists

        • Injury Report

        • Taylor Decker, Da’Shawn Hand, Tim Boyle, eligible but not ready to come off IR
        • Trey Flowers missed practice Wednesday and Thursday
        • D’Andre Swift, Romeo Okwara, Michael Brockers limited but expected to be fine

          • Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, Jalen Elliott, and Ryan Santoso

          Ravens’ review

          • Calvin Johnson ring ceremony
          • Blanked in first half
          • Failed trick play
          • Unlocked D’Andre Swift in 2nd half
          • Coaching decisions at the end
            • Taking foot off the gas on offense
              • Taking foot off the gas on defense and calling a time out
                • 4th and 19 coverage
                • Play clock controversary at the end, turns out the play clock and TV clock were in sync
                • Longest FG in NFL history

                  • Bears preview

                  • Ref: Shawn Smith
                  • TV: FOX, Gus Johnson, Aqib Talib, and Megan Olivi
                  • The Bears’ offense was a disaster against the Browns, the defense is still really good
                  • Offense is 31st in points scored and DVOA, averaging 3.3 yards per play (32nd)
                  • Key matchups: EDGE Romeo Okwara vs RT Germain Ifedi
                  • Key: Amari Oruwariye vs Allen Robinson
                  • Key: Penei Sewell/Matt Nelson vs Khalil Mack/Robert Quinn
                  • Key: D’Andre Swift vs Roquan Smith

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