Episode #206: Lions at Bears, Week 4 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 4 matchup against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Roster Moves: LB Jamie Collins was released (unable to find trade partner) Team at 51 players (because Kevin Strong went on IR last Saturday) DT Jashon Cornell activated from suspension list, team has roster waiver He will take one of the open 2 spots K Austin Seibert still on COVID-19 list Practice squad rotation of WR Javon McKinley and Jaren Pinkney with specialists Injury Report Taylor Decker, Da’Shawn Hand, Tim Boyle, eligible but not ready to come off IR Trey Flowers missed practice Wednesday and Thursday D’Andre Swift, Romeo Okwara, Michael Brockers limited but expected to be fine Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, Jalen Elliott, and Ryan Santoso Ravens’ review Calvin Johnson ring ceremony Blanked in first half Failed trick play Unlocked D’Andre Swift in 2nd half Coaching decisions at the end Taking foot off the gas on offense Taking foot off the gas on defense and calling a time out 4th and 19 coverage Play clock controversary at the end, turns out the play clock and TV clock were in sync Longest FG in NFL history Bears preview Ref: Shawn Smith TV: FOX, Gus Johnson, Aqib Talib, and Megan Olivi The Bears’ offense was a disaster against the Browns, the defense is still really good Offense is 31st in points scored and DVOA, averaging 3.3 yards per play (32nd) Key matchups: EDGE Romeo Okwara vs RT Germain Ifedi Key: Amari Oruwariye vs Allen Robinson Key: Penei Sewell/Matt Nelson vs Khalil Mack/Robert Quinn Key: D’Andre Swift vs Roquan Smith 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.