Episode #215: Lions vs Vikings, Week 13 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 13 matchup against divisional rival Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field.

Bears review

• Up 1 point, with 8 ½ minutes remaining – double timeout – Off coverage on 3^rd down
• Who is most at fault for the Thanksgiving loss?
• Aren Do you think Dan Campbell will give play calling duties back to Anthony Lynn? And do you think that decision affects whether A. Lynn wants to or will be back in 2022?

Roster Moves:

• CB Ifeatu Melifonwu (thigh) removed from IR
• NB A.J. Parker (ankle) placed on IR
• DL Da’Shawn Hand (groin) placed on IR, then released with an injury settlement
• Practice squad swap: OT Darrin Paulo OUT, LB Curtis Bolden IN

Injury Report

• RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder) – OUT – expected to miss “multiple weeks” ?
• WR Trinity Benson (knee) – expected to play
• WR KhaDarel Hodge (illness)
• RT Penei Sewell (illness) – Questionable
• RG Halapoulivaati Vaitai (concussion)
• OL Matt Nelson (ankle) – Questionable
• DL Michael Brockers (knee) – Questionable
• EDGE Trey Flowers (knee) – OUT
• LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (shoulder) – OUT
• DB Bobby Price (shoulder) – OUT

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

Vikings’ preview

• Ref: Craig Wrolstad
• TV: CBS (New Station this week) Spero Dedes, Jay Feeley
• Bet line: Vikings by 7 or 6.5 (depending on site)

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