Episode #210: Lions vs Eagles, Week 8 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. Lions News: Special Teams Coordinator Dave Fipp tests positive for COVID-19 Fipp is symptom free and if he has two negative test results, he could return If he is not cleared, Asst. Sp. T coach Jett Modkins and Don Mulbach would take over Roster Moves: G Logan Stenberg to IR – undisclosed injury G Tommy Kraemer signed to the active roster from the practice squad DB Daryl Worley released, then signed to the practice squad OT Darrin Paulo signed to the practice squad DL Eric Banks waived The Lions have 2 open spots on the roster Injury Report TE T.J. Hockenson (knee/ankle) RB D’Andre Swift (groin) RB Jamaal Williams (thigh) EDGE Trey Flowers (knee) CB AJ Parker (neck) CB Jerry Jacobs (illness) FB Jason Cabinda (hip) Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, Jalen Elliott, and Ryan Santoso Rams’ review Lions get tricky in LA Rams focused on Hockenson, opened door for Swift Penei Sewell stepped up against Aaron Donald Kalif Raymond was the only WR to do anything Young defensive players continue to develop Goff forced the interception, but it sounds like he was told to Eagles’ preview Ref: Tony Corrente TV: FOX, Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi Betting Line: Eagles -3.5 Key matchups: Jalen Hurts vs Alex Anzalone Key: DeVonta Smith vs Jerry Jacobs Key: Swift vs mashup of linebackers Key: Darius Slay vs Kalif Raymond? Or will they put him on Hockenson? 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.