Episode #209: Lions at Rams, Week 7 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in California. Lions News: Chris Spielman to be inducted into the Lions Ring of Honor Roster Moves: Lions sign WR Geronimo Allison off of practice squad Da’Shawn Hand begins practicing, starts 21-day clock Injury Report LT Taylor Decker’s finger could cost him the season TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) RB D’Andre Swift (groin) FB Jason Cabinda (hip) EDGE Trey Flowers (knee) EDGE Charles Harris (hip/oblique) DL Michael Brockers (shoulder) DL Nick Williams (knee) S Will Harris (hip) Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, Jalen Elliott, and Ryan Santoso Bengals’ review Lions only winless team in NFL – coaches say changes are coming The offense was a disaster Jared Goff missing reads, dropping too far back Goff will remain the starter, “needs to step up” Skill players missing assignments, no energy Defense kept them in it as long as they could – rookie elevating their games Alim McNeill continues to disrupt EDGE rushers continue to produce Derrick Barnes getting more playing time, making an impact Jerry Jacobs looks like he belongs Rams’ preview Ref: Bill Vinvich TV: Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez Betting Line: Rams -14.5 Revenge game for Goff and Brockers? Vs Stafford? Key matchups: Swift vs LB Kenny Young Key: Hockenson vs S Taylor Rapp Key: AJ Parker or Jerry Jacobs vs WR Cooper Kupp Key: Trey Flowers vs LT Andrew Whitworth 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.