Episode #204: Lions at Packers, Week 2 preview

This week on the podcast, Joe is back and the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 2 matchup with the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Topics on this week’s agenda include:

• Roster moves: Jeff Okudah to IR with Achillies injury
• T Will Holden signed to 53, G Tommy Kraemer released, re-signed to practcie squad
• Lions claim CB/KR Corey Ballentine off waivers (Jets)
• Injury report: Tyrell Williams, Kevin Strong in concussion protocol
• Duce Staley has “no concerns” with RB’s D’Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams injuries
• Protected practcie squad: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, Jalen Elliott, and Will Holden
• Reviewing the loss to the 49ers
• Debate: What should happen at LT once Taylor Decker is healthy?
• New look aggressive defense, blitz on 51% of passing plays
• 3rd down success on defense
• Previewing the Packers
• EDGE Zadarius Smith lands on IR – Rashan Gary time
• What a disaster it was in Week 1 vs the Saints
• Key Matchup: T.J. Hockenson vs Packers’ pass defense
• Key Matchup: Gary/Preston Smith vs Penei Sewell/Matt Nelson
• Key Matchup: Davante Adams vs AJ Parker
• Key Matchup: Packers IOL vs Lions IDL

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