Episode #128: Cowboys Week 11 Preview

This past Sunday morning we learned Matthew Stafford was not going to face the Bears due to fractured bones in his back, and an unsurprising 20-13 loss in Chicago followed. This Sunday the Lions return to the friendly confines of Ford Field where they will face the 5-4 Cowboys. This week Erik and Joe discuss what they thought of Jeff Driskel’s performance and the return of Rod Marinelli.

• The extent of Matthew Stafford’s injury
• At this point do the Lions sit Stafford for the rest of the season?
• Rookie DT Kevin Strong placed on injured reserve ending a good story on a sour note for Year 1
• RB Tra Carson released with an injury settlement
• OT Dan Skipper is back, claimed off of waivers from the Texans
• LB Anthony Pittman returns to the practice squad, P Matt Wile ends his short Lions stint
• Bears recap
• Jeff Driskel’s debut as Lions quarterback
• The Silver (and Blue) Lining article
• Taylor Decker makes PFF’s top Offensive Tackle in consecutive weeks
• Trey Flowers earns Player of the game nod
• Snap Counts: Jarrad Davis has his best game this season
• Jahlani Tavai has seen increased responsibilities, including calling some plays on defense
• After this rough patch the Lions currently hold 11th pick in 2020 draft
• Vegas opening line: Currently off due to Stafford injury
• What matchups do the Lions need to take advantage of to even come close to a victory
• Schedule Update: Lions at Denver Week 16 will not flex to Saturday, it will stay on Sunday at 4:05pm

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