Episode #170: Vikings Week 9 preview

This week the guys discuss the Lions’ ugly loss to the Colts, Matthew Stafford’s crazy COVID-19 situation, examine several other key injuries, note this week’s roster changes, and preview the Vikings, who host the Week 9 matchup. Reviewing the 41-21 loss to the Colts Stafford’s late 3rd quarter fumble was the pivotal play Snap Counts: OL and DL see shifts in players and responsibilities 10 defenders on the field again — and the Lions did it twice! Matthew Stafford on reserve/COVID-19 list, Kelly says he’s negative Jarrad Davis on reserve/COVID-19 list, no update on his status Jalen Elliott (practice squad) is on the reserve/COVID-19 list Trey Flowers to injured reserve – short-term means he’s out 3 weeks This week’s injury report: Wednesday and Thursday Looks like Kenny Golladay will miss this game Austin Bryant (PUP) practices while Hunter Bryant is eligible to return Everson Griffen and Jonathan Williams complete onboarding Trade deadline is over TE Kahari Lee joins practice squad, joins XFL OC Tanner Engstrand Lions protect: Dee Virgin, Anthony Pittman, and Kareem Martin Previewing the Vikings Vegas favors the Vikings by 4 points Over/under just 53.5 points Referee: Clete Blakeman… he’s the worst This week’s game is on CBS again Can the Lions slow down Dalvin Cook? Kirk Cousins is the king of inconsistencies A ton of Defensive turnover, including 7 starters (!) The Lions need to take advantage of their inexperienced secondary Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe using iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, or Podbean. As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us @erikschlitt,  @JoeKania_DLB,  @lionsbreakdown.