Detroit Lions Breakdown

Episode #207: Lions at Vikings, Week 5 preview

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This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 5 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Roster Moves:

  • Romeo Okwara on season-ending IR with Achilles injury
    • His recovery could be a long one
    • Frank Ragnow lands on IR with turf toe injury
    • Signed C Ryan McCollum off Texans practice squad
    • Signed EDGE Jesse Lemonier off practice squad
    • K Austin Seibert removed from COVID-19 list
    • Released Javon McKinley from the practice squad
    • Signed EDGE Rashod Berry and IOL Parker Ehinger to the practice squad

      • Injury Report

      • OT Penei Sewel (ankle) – missed Wednesday and Thursday
      • TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) – missed Wednesday, limited Thursday
      • EDGE Trey Flowers (knee) – limited
      • RB D’Andre Swift (groin) – limited
      • RB Jamaal Williams (hip) – limited
      • DL Michael Brockers (shoulder) – limited

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

        Bears’ review

        • 4 times they were inside the 10-yard line, and they came away empty
        • Campbell doesn’t regret aggressiveness, but recognizes they may not be talented enough to stay aggressive      
        • Sewell continue to struggle with speed rushers
        • Pass rush left with Romeo
        • DB shuffling continues with no answers

          • Vikings’ preview

          • Ref: Clete “hands to the face” Blakeman
          • TV: FOX, Chris Myers, Daryl Johnson
          • Betting Line: Vikings -9 (opened at -7)
          • Key matchups: Lions DB’s vs Justin Jefferson/Adam Thielen
          • Key: Lions pressure vs Vikings OL
          • Key: Danielle Hunter vs Matt Nelson
          • Key: D’Andre Swift/Jamaal Williams vs Vikings DL

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