Episode #205: Lions vs Ravens, Week 3 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 3 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens at Ford Field.

Roster Moves:

• Jamie Collins on the trade block, not participating in Detroit anymore
• Ifeatu Melifonu and Tyrell Williams to Injured Reserve
• Signed CB Daryl Worley off Practice Squad
• Signed LB Josh Woods off Bears Practice Squad
• Signed to PS: K Ryan Santoso
• K Austin Seibert on COVID-19 list

Injury Report

• OUT: Jamie Collins
• QUESTIONABLE: RB D’Andre Swift (groin)
• Q: WR Kalif Raymond (thigh)
• Q: DL Michael Brockers (shoulder)
• Q: DL Kevin Strong (concussion/thigh) – downgraded to a limited practice on Friday
• Q: EDGE Trey Flowers (shoulder/knee) – did not practice any day this week
• Q: EDGE Romeo Okwara (shoulder)
• Q: EDGE Julian Okwara (neck) – added to the injury report on Thursday

Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, Jalen Elliott, Ryan Santoso

Packers’ review

• Solid first half (17-14 lead), the OL was opening holes and pass protecting
• Late 3^rd Q implosion – 4^th and 1 failure, Goff fumbles next snap, fumble on 3^rd down
• Once they’re behind, they’re not built to play catch up

Ravens’ preview

• Ravens are injured and just had a COVID-19 positive test knock out some starters
  • Starters OUT
    • LT Ronnie Stanley
    • DE Derek Wolfe, and his replacement Justin Madubuike
    • NT Brandon Williams
    • EDGE Justin Houston
• Key matchups: Hold gaps and try and slow down Lamar Jackson
• Key: LB Derrick Barnes vs Ravens running game
• Key: Lions OL control the trenches vs light Ravens DL
• Key: Feed T.J. Hockenson vs anyone

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