Detroit Lions Breakdown

Episode #210: Lions vs Eagles, Week 8 preview

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This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field in downtown Detroit.

Lions News:

  • Special Teams Coordinator Dave Fipp tests positive for COVID-19
  • Fipp is symptom free and if he has two negative test results, he could return
  • If he is not cleared, Asst. Sp. T coach Jett Modkins and Don Mulbach would take over

    • Roster Moves:

    • G Logan Stenberg to IR – undisclosed injury
    • G Tommy Kraemer signed to the active roster from the practice squad
    • DB Daryl Worley released, then signed to the practice squad
    • OT Darrin Paulo signed to the practice squad
    • DL Eric Banks waived
    • The Lions have 2 open spots on the roster

      • Injury Report

      • TE T.J. Hockenson (knee/ankle)
      • RB D’Andre Swift (groin)
      • RB Jamaal Williams (thigh)
      • EDGE Trey Flowers (knee)
      • CB AJ Parker (neck)
      • CB Jerry Jacobs (illness)
      • FB Jason Cabinda (hip)

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

        Rams’ review

        • Lions get tricky in LA
        • Rams focused on Hockenson, opened door for Swift
        • Penei Sewell stepped up against Aaron Donald
        • Kalif Raymond was the only WR to do anything
        • Young defensive players continue to develop
        • Goff forced the interception, but it sounds like he was told to

          • Eagles’ preview

          • Ref: Tony Corrente
          • TV: FOX, Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi
          • Betting Line: Eagles -3.5
          • Key matchups: Jalen Hurts vs Alex Anzalone
          • Key: DeVonta Smith vs Jerry Jacobs
          • Key: Swift vs mashup of linebackers
          • Key: Darius Slay vs Kalif Raymond? Or will they put him on Hockenson?

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