Episode #208, Lions vs Bengals, Week 6 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 6 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. Roster Moves: Frank Ragnow (toe) requires surgery and will not return this season Quintez Cephus (collarbone) broken, requires surgery, on IR likely done for the year Lions sign CB Mark Gilbert to 53-man roster off of Steelers practice squad LT Taylor Decker and DT Kevin Strong return to practice, still on IR, 21-day clock begins Injury Report TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) EDGE Trey Flowers (knee) CB Amani Oruwariye (hip) CB/KR Corey Ballentine (hamstring) LG Jonah Jackson (shoulder) RB D’Andre Swift (groin) RB Jamaal Williams (hip/illness) DL Michael Brockers (shoulder) and OT Penei Sewel (ankle) – OFF the injury list Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, Jalen Elliott, and Ryan Santoso (kicker battle?) Vikings’ review Lost on another 50+ FG at the last second – no team has ever had this happen twice in a season, the Lions had it happen to them twice in five weeks Dan Campbell was emotional/heartbroken for his players Played it safer on offense this week, kicked FGs and let defense keep them in it Goff is throwing short of the sticks and counting on YAC Hockenson getting bottled up, Swift still making noise Tracy Walker is PFF’s No. 2 safety after five weeks, (3rd vs run, 7th vs pass) Jalen Reeves-Maybin came up in the clutch with a forced fumble and recovery The rookie DTs starting to settle in EDGE players playing well – Flowers looks solid, Harris 4 sacks in 4 games Bengals’ preview Ref: Shawn Hochuli TV: FOX, Chris Myers, Daryl Johnson, Jen Hale (second week in a row) Betting Line: Bengals -3.5 Key matchups: Amani Oruwariye vs Ja’Marr Chase Key: Bengals interior offensive line versus Alim McNeill and company Key: Penei Sewell vs Trey Hendricks Key: T.J. Hockenson vs Vonn Bell 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.