Episode #172: Panthers Week 11 preview

This week the guys discuss the Lions (4-5) Week 10 victory over the Washington Football Team, update the injury report/roster changes, and preview the Carolina Panthers (3-7), who the Lions visit in Week 11. Reviewing the 30-27 win over WFT Matt Prater comes through … again Prater is your NFC Special Teams Player of the Week D’Andre Swift’s career day Romeo Okwara underrated season continues The win doesn’t excuse another collapse Sunday: Matthew Stafford injures thumb Monday: Stafford’s initial X-ray’s come back negative Tuesday: report of a ligament tear in Stafford’s thumb Wednesday: No Practice Wednesday Thursday: Stafford back at practice D’Andre Swift’s concussion likely keeps him out Wednesday and Thursday injury reports Lions protect 3 practice squad players: Dee Virgin, Mohamad Sanu, and Frank Herron Previewing the Panthers Vegas line is off the board due to injuries Referee: Ronald Torbert Fox announcers: Kevin Kugler, Chris Spielman, and Laura Okmin (Field Reporter) QB Teddy Bridgewater “unlikely” to play RB Christian McCaffrey “won’t play” LT Russell Okung also “likely won’t play” WRs are talented: DJ Moore, Robby Anderson, and Curtis Samuel Can a Swiftless backfield take advantage of a bad run defense? Can Stafford take advantage of a young secondary? 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.