Episode #213: Lions at Browns, Week 11 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 11 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

Steelers’ review

• Lions running game helps them avoid 0-17
• Dan Campbell takes over play calling duties
• The passing game struggles again
  • Was Goff’s Oblique injury the catalyst?

What are the Lions’ plans at quarterback this week?

• QB Jaren Goff (oblique) – didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday
• QB Tim Boyle (thumb on right hand) still on IR, but taking first team reps

Roster Moves:

• Kicking woes lead to changes
  • Lions sign K Riley Patterson to active roster – from Patriots practice squad
  • Lions sign K Aldrick Rosas to practice squad
  • Lions release K Ryan Santoso from practice squad
• Lions release WR Geronimo Allison, re-sign to practice squad
• NB/RET Corey Ballentine (hamstring) has been taken off IR and activated to the roster

Injury Report

• RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder)
• RB Jamaal Williams (thigh)
• RB Jermar Jefferson (ankle)
• LT Taylor Decker (shoulder)
• OL Matt Nelson (ankle)
• EDGE Trey Flowers (knee)
• EDGE Austin Bryant (shoulder)
• CB Jerry Jacobs (groin)
• CB Mark Gilbert (illness)
• Safety Tracy Walker (concussion) – He says he is going to be fine
• CB Ifeatu Melifonwu (thigh) – Still working his way back from IR

Protected PS: Bruce Hector, Steven Montez, TE Shane Zylstra, and K Aldric Rosas

Browns’ preview

• Ref: Clay Martin
• TV: FOX, Gus Johnson, LaVarrington, Megan Olivi
• Betting Line: Browns -10.5
• Who is throwing the ball for the Lions? Can they find Hockenson?
• Can the OL hold up the Browns top ranked pass rush?
• Can the Lions establish a running game?
• Can the Lions slow down the Browns rushing attack?

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