Episode #213: Lions at Browns, Week 11 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 11 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Steelers’ review Lions running game helps them avoid 0-17 Dan Campbell takes over play calling duties The passing game struggles again Was Goff’s Oblique injury the catalyst? What are the Lions’ plans at quarterback this week? QB Jaren Goff (oblique) – didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday QB Tim Boyle (thumb on right hand) still on IR, but taking first team reps Roster Moves: Kicking woes lead to changes Lions sign K Riley Patterson to active roster – from Patriots practice squad Lions sign K Aldrick Rosas to practice squad Lions release K Ryan Santoso from practice squad Lions release WR Geronimo Allison, re-sign to practice squad NB/RET Corey Ballentine (hamstring) has been taken off IR and activated to the roster Injury Report RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder) RB Jamaal Williams (thigh) RB Jermar Jefferson (ankle) LT Taylor Decker (shoulder) OL Matt Nelson (ankle) EDGE Trey Flowers (knee) EDGE Austin Bryant (shoulder) CB Jerry Jacobs (groin) CB Mark Gilbert (illness) Safety Tracy Walker (concussion) – He says he is going to be fine CB Ifeatu Melifonwu (thigh) – Still working his way back from IR Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, TE Shane Zylstra, and K Aldric Rosas Browns’ preview Ref: Clay Martin TV: FOX, Gus Johnson, LaVarrington, Megan Olivi Betting Line: Browns -10.5 Who is throwing the ball for the Lions? Can they find Hockenson? Can the OL hold up the Browns top ranked pass rush? Can the Lions establish a running game? Can the Lions slow down the Browns rushing attack? 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.