Episode #121: Chiefs Week 4 Preview

The Lions escaped Philadelphia with a 27-24 victory over the Eagles on Sunday leaving them as one of the eight remaining undefeated teams in the NFL with a record of 2-0-1. This Sunday the Lions welcome reigning league MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to Ford Field. Erik and Joe discuss how the Lions will deal with the Chiefs.

• The injury report still includes Darius Slay
• Marvin Hall gets added to the active roster, Chris Lacy is released
• Lacy and Ray Smith are brought on the practice squad, RB Nick Brossette and DE Jonathan Wynn are let go
• Keys to the victory over the Eagles
• Jamal Agnew sheds his demons — highlighted by a 100-yard kick return for TD
• Coach Matt Patricia trusts his guys sticks with Agnew
• Lions Wire player of the game – Marvin Jones
• Kerryon Johnson found more time on the field after the release of C.J. Anderson
• Erik discusses a conspiracy against Johnson
• Many little mistakes lead to poor run blocking
• Pass protection has been good – zero sacks allowed over the last two games
• Previewing the Chiefs
• Just like the Eagles, the Chiefs have injuries to very important contributors – LT Eric Fisher, WR Tyreek Hill and RB LeSean McCoy
• Can the Lions stop slow down Patrick Mahomes?
• The Chiefs do have weaknesses, defending the run game is a big one
• Timing of offensive aggressiveness will be critical
• Key matchups to a Lions victory

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