Episode #207: Lions at Vikings, Week 5 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 5 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Roster Moves:

• Romeo Okwara on season-ending IR with Achilles injury
  • His recovery could be a long one
• Frank Ragnow lands on IR with turf toe injury
• Signed C Ryan McCollum off Texans practice squad
• Signed EDGE Jesse Lemonier off practice squad
• K Austin Seibert removed from COVID-19 list
• Released Javon McKinley from the practice squad
• Signed EDGE Rashod Berry and IOL Parker Ehinger to the practice squad

Injury Report

• OT Penei Sewel (ankle) – missed Wednesday and Thursday
• TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) – missed Wednesday, limited Thursday
• EDGE Trey Flowers (knee) – limited
• RB D’Andre Swift (groin) – limited
• RB Jamaal Williams (hip) – limited
• DL Michael Brockers (shoulder) – limited

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

Bears’ review

• 4 times they were inside the 10-yard line, and they came away empty
• Campbell doesn’t regret aggressiveness, but recognizes they may not be talented enough to stay aggressive      
• Sewell continue to struggle with speed rushers
• Pass rush left with Romeo
• DB shuffling continues with no answers

Vikings’ preview

• Ref: Clete “hands to the face” Blakeman
• TV: FOX, Chris Myers, Daryl Johnson
• Betting Line: Vikings -9 (opened at -7)
• Key matchups: Lions DB’s vs Justin Jefferson/Adam Thielen
• Key: Lions pressure vs Vikings OL
• Key: Danielle Hunter vs Matt Nelson
• Key: D’Andre Swift/Jamaal Williams vs Vikings DL

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