Episode #121: Chiefs Week 4 Preview

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 Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe to iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or Podbean. As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)