Episode #170: Vikings Week 9 preview

This week the guys discuss the Lions’ ugly loss to the Colts, Matthew Stafford’s crazy COVID-19 situation, examine several other key injuries, note this week’s roster changes, and preview the Vikings, who host the Week 9 matchup.

• Reviewing the 41-21 loss to the Colts
• Stafford’s late 3rd quarter fumble was the pivotal play
• Snap Counts: OL and DL see shifts in players and responsibilities
• 10 defenders on the field again — and the Lions did it twice!
• Matthew Stafford on reserve/COVID-19 list, Kelly says he’s negative
• Jarrad Davis on reserve/COVID-19 list, no update on his status
• Jalen Elliott (practice squad) is on the reserve/COVID-19 list
• Trey Flowers to injured reserve – short-term means he’s out 3 weeks
• This week’s injury report: Wednesday and Thursday
• Looks like Kenny Golladay will miss this game
• Austin Bryant (PUP) practices while Hunter Bryant is eligible to return
• Everson Griffen and Jonathan Williams complete onboarding
• Trade deadline is over
• TE Kahari Lee joins practice squad, joins XFL OC Tanner Engstrand
• Lions protect: Dee Virgin, Anthony Pittman, and Kareem Martin
• Previewing the Vikings
• Vegas favors the Vikings by 4 points
• Over/under just 53.5 points
• Referee: Clete Blakeman… he’s the worst
• This week’s game is on CBS again
• Can the Lions slow down Dalvin Cook?
• Kirk Cousins is the king of inconsistencies
• A ton of Defensive turnover, including 7 starters (!)
• The Lions need to take advantage of their inexperienced secondary

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