Episode #88: Week 15 Bills Preview

The Lions got back on the winning train with a 17-3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday in the slop at State Farm Stadium. This week the Lions look to make it two in a row (to the chagrin of a portion of the fanbase) against the Buffalo Bills in what looks to be a benign weather Sunday for upstate New York in December. Ezekiel Ansah and Michael Robertscall it a season Lions injury report: 5 players ruled OUT What is in store for Tyrell Crosby who is expected to get his first career start at right tackle on Sunday Jerome Cunningham and Leo Kolomatangi join the active roster New faces to the practice squad: Joshua Frazier, Jarron Jones, Jonathan Wynn and Salesi Uhatafe. Jamil Demby was claimed off the practice squad by the Rams and Deontez Alexander was waived Takeaways from the Arizona Cardinals game Studs and Duds from Week 14 Week 14 Snap Counts Darius Slay was the NFC Defensive Player of the Week and also received Lions Wire’s Player of the Game award Jarrad Davis recognized by the NFL, they like his proper tackling technique Joe begrudgingly agreesto talk about the Lions Playoff odds and what they need to do to get in Previewing the Buffalo Bills Vegas Watch: Lions are 2.5 point underdogs If the Lions could steal a Bill, who would it be? Bills injury report Which Lions running back will have the best day in Buffalo? Has Theo Riddick seen his best days as a receiver? Which running backs will be back in 2019? The defense is now ranked 11th in yards allowed, where have they improved the most? Will the Lions give Tracy Walker time at corner or could he possibly play over Glover Quin? Does Jalen Reeves-Maybin fit the defensive scheme? Where do the Lions sit with the news that the NFL salary cap is expanding. Why the Lions may not use their salary cap space on retaining their free agents Who are some current players general manager Bob Quinn may consider extending this offseason? Tanking vs not tanking debate A look back at last years favorite draft targets and where they are in their rookie seasons Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe to iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)