Episode #128: Cowboys Week 11 Preview

This past Sunday morning we learned Matthew Stafford was not going to face the Bears due to fractured bones in his back, and an unsurprising 20-13 loss in Chicago followed. This Sunday the Lions return to the friendly confines of Ford Field where they will face the 5-4 Cowboys. This week Erik and Joe discuss what they thought of Jeff Driskel’s performance and the return of Rod Marinelli. The extent of Matthew Stafford’s injury At this point do the Lions sit Stafford for the rest of the season? Rookie DT Kevin Strong placed on injured reserve ending a good story on a sour note for Year 1 RB Tra Carson released with an injury settlement OT Dan Skipper is back, claimed off of waivers from the Texans LB Anthony Pittman returns to the practice squad, P Matt Wile ends his short Lions stint Bears recap Jeff Driskel’s debut as Lions quarterback The Silver (and Blue) Lining article Taylor Decker makes PFF’s top Offensive Tackle in consecutive weeks Trey Flowers earns Player of the game nod Snap Counts: Jarrad Davis has his best game this season Jahlani Tavai has seen increased responsibilities, including calling some plays on defense After this rough patch the Lions currently hold 11th pick in 2020 draft Vegas opening line: Currently off due to Stafford injury What matchups do the Lions need to take advantage of to even come close to a victory Schedule Update: Lions at Denver Week 16 will not flex to Saturday, it will stay on Sunday at 4:05pm 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)