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

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