Episode #168: Falcons Week 7 preview

This week the guys discuss the Detroit Lions important win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, take a closer look at how the defense evolved, and preview the Lions Week 7 opponent, the Atlanta Falcons. Reviewing the 34-16 win over the Jaguars Stafford has now thrown TDs against all 31 NFL teams Pivotal play, 3-Stars, Studs and Duds, Top Photos, By the Numbers Snap Counts: Sigh… the guard rotation has returned Film Study: How Jarrad Davis is finding success in his new role D’Andre Swift nominated for Ground POTW and Rookie of the Week Lions OL graded out as PFF’s top run-blocking team Jamie Collins and Trey Flowers recognized on PFF Team of the Week This week’s injury report: Wednesday and Thursday Julian Okwara placed on Injured reserve Bo Scarbrough and Mike Ford, practicing again this week Austin Bryant (PUP) and Justin Coleman (IR) return to practice, Saturday: QB David Blough signed, Joe Dahl activated from IR Wednesday, Lions re-signed: CB Chris Jones Lions protecting Isaac Nauta and Dee Virgin PS signed: OT Dan Skipper, TE Matt Sokol, DT Albert Huggins, and RB Dalyn Dawkins PS released: OL Beau Benzschawel, WR/QB Joe Webb, and Punter Arryn Sippos Atlanta Falcons Preview Vegas favors the Falcons by 2.5 points Referee: Land Clark FOX: Chris Meyers, Greg Jennings, Brock Huard, and Jennifer Hale Interim coach Raheem Morris is 1-0 The Falcons destroyed the Vikings Julio Jones is key to the offense Falcons secondary is a disaster 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.