Episode #210: Lions vs Eagles, Week 8 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field in downtown Detroit.

Lions News:

• Special Teams Coordinator Dave Fipp tests positive for COVID-19
• Fipp is symptom free and if he has two negative test results, he could return
• If he is not cleared, Asst. Sp. T coach Jett Modkins and Don Mulbach would take over

Roster Moves:

• G Logan Stenberg to IR – undisclosed injury
• G Tommy Kraemer signed to the active roster from the practice squad
• DB Daryl Worley released, then signed to the practice squad
• OT Darrin Paulo signed to the practice squad
• DL Eric Banks waived
• The Lions have 2 open spots on the roster

Injury Report

• TE T.J. Hockenson (knee/ankle)
• RB D’Andre Swift (groin)
• RB Jamaal Williams (thigh)
• EDGE Trey Flowers (knee)
• CB AJ Parker (neck)
• CB Jerry Jacobs (illness)
• FB Jason Cabinda (hip)

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

Rams’ review

• Lions get tricky in LA
• Rams focused on Hockenson, opened door for Swift
• Penei Sewell stepped up against Aaron Donald
• Kalif Raymond was the only WR to do anything
• Young defensive players continue to develop
• Goff forced the interception, but it sounds like he was told to

Eagles’ preview

• Ref: Tony Corrente
• TV: FOX, Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Megan Olivi
• Betting Line: Eagles -3.5
• Key matchups: Jalen Hurts vs Alex Anzalone
• Key: DeVonta Smith vs Jerry Jacobs
• Key: Swift vs mashup of linebackers
• Key: Darius Slay vs Kalif Raymond? Or will they put him on Hockenson?

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