Detroit Lions Breakdown

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Episode #40: Week 14 Preview vs. Buccaneers Dec 08, 2017

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The ship is taking on water as the Lions were embarrassed by the Ravens 44-20 last Sunday in Baltimore. No better place to take a listing ship than Tampa Bay where the Lions will take on the 4-8 Buccaneers... After a one weekhiatus, Ziggy Ansah is back on the injury report TJ Lang, Ameer Adbullah, Travis Swanson, Jamal Agnew, Rick Wagner and Matt Stafford are at risk of not playing on Sunday Thurston Armbister is back on the practice squad The Lions are dipping into the later teens in the power rankings Erik's Studs and Duds article debuts a new stud and dud that has mostly seen time on the studs list this season Erik also wrote about Quandre Diggs' move to safety has and will affect the Lion defense Buccaneers offense vs. Lions defense Lions offense vs. Buccaneers defense The questions section has been reformatted this week due to the large amount of crossover in the questions Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/DLB_Ep40.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #37: Week 11 Preview vs. Bears Nov 16, 2017

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The Lions were shaky early but strong late in a 38-24 win over the winless Cleveland Browns. This week Erik and Joe sit back and wonder how the Lions will look against Mitch Trubisky and the Bears on Sunday... TJ Lang was back at practice Ziggy Ansah is out again this week Greg Robinson moved to IR The revolvingdoor keeps spinning in the adds/releases department The Lions move up slightlyin most of the power rankings The Browns game brought about a new list of Studs and Duds Bears offense vs. Lions defense Lions offense vs. Bears defense While looking through the mailbox we found a bunch of good queries Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DLB_Ep37.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #36: Week 10 Preview vs. Browns Nov 10, 2017

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The Lions dominated the Packers on Monday night to the tune of a 30-17 victory. Erik and Joe bask in the first win without a punt since 1971 and prepare for DeShone Kizer and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday... TJ Lang is in the concussion protocol and may not play Sunday Ziggy Ansah is a question mark too Decisions remain on Taylor Decker and Corey Robinson For the first time this season the Lions do not add or release anyone so far this week The Lions stay steady in the power rankings, Erik says it is likely due to the rankers having their lists complete before Mondays game Erik's Studs and Duds article from the Packers game is rehashed Browns offense vs. Lions defense Lions offense vs. Browns defense The mailbag is overflowing and needs to be emptied Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DLB_Ep36.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #35: Week 9 Preview vs. Packers Nov 05, 2017

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The Lions did not score a touchdown during Sunday nights 20-15 loss to the Steelers and left a lot of questions in their wake. Erik and Joe break down the Monday Night Football matchup against Nick Hundley and the Green Bay Packers... The Lions are slowly getting healthier Decisions are due soon on Taylor Decker and Corey Robinson DE Smith is back and G Don Barclay is picked up Skipper to the practice squad, Norton released Even with the lackluster effort against the Steelers, the Lions do not fall much in the power rankings Packers offense vs. Lions defense Lions offense vs. Packers defense The mailbag is opened and it is loaded with questions Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/DLB_Ep35.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #34: Week 8 Preview vs. Steelers Oct 27, 2017

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The Lions didn't bask in a win or bemoan a defeat this week, but there was plenty of action in Allen Park. This week the Lions host Pittsburgh on Sunday Night Football and Erik and Joe break down the game... The injury report still includes the names Lang and Quin, but both look like they will play, news is murkier on Tate and Golladay Transactions - Matt Prater will be sticking around for another 3 years and will bank around $12 million in the process. Thornton, Billingsley and Skipper now on the 53 man Kaaya and Norton to the practice squad Jeff Locke released, he was a fine fill in for Sam Martin The Lions fall in most of the power rankings, even though they didn't take the field Steelers offense vs. Lions defense Lions offense vs. Steelers defense A short trip to the mailbox wraps up the show Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DLB_Ep34.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #31: Week 4 Preview vs. Vikings Sep 28, 2017

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The Lions lost in heartbreaking fashion to the Falcons 30-26 resulting in theirfirst loss of the season. This episode has Erik and Joe talking about the loss and previewing Sunday's game in Minnesota... The injury report is huge with 15 of the 53 man roster hobbled Transactions - welcome Tim Lelito and Dan Skipper, Joe Dahl to the IR and so long Storm Norton The power rankings continue to have the Lions on the ascent Jim Caldwell got a contract extension a long time ago Erik'sStuds and Duds article from Lions Wire is explored Pro Football Focus shows Glover Quin as the #2 safety in the NFL and Stafford and Diggs the #4 overall ranked players at their position Vikings offense vs. Lions defense Lions offense vs. Vikings defense A stuffed mailbox needs to be cleaned out Special thanks to all the people who left great reviews Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DLB_Ep31.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #28: Week 1 Preview vs. Cardinals Sep 08, 2017

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After 4 grueling preseason games, the regular season is finally upon us. Erik and Joe break down the matchup against Arizona... Injury updates for both teams The Lions add OL Brian Mihalik and Zac Kerin and release OL Cornelius Lucas and Brandon Thomas The Practice Squad roster has been filled and it has some new facesbut doesn't have Cole Wick or Brad Kaaya How will the Lions offense fare against the Cardinals 3-4? Can the Lions stop David Johnson or generate a pass rush? A deep dip into the mailbag If you are attending the game and want to be part of the phone pre-game thing, you should probably read this Joe asks for Eriks thoughts on specific things we will see in the game Also, read Erik's latest article covering the press conference Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DLB_Ep28.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #27: 53 Man Roster Evaluation Sep 03, 2017

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The Lions closed out a middling preseason with a 27-17 loss to the Buffalo Bills and a 2-2 record. On Saturday the Lions trimmed the roster to 53 men, Erik and Joe break it down... Position by position breakdown A short chat about the players still in Lions orbit on injured or suspendedlists Ofthe 22 players leaving without full-time employment with the Lions which 10 could Erik see coming back, albeit on the practice squad Finishing with adiscussion of Erik's final preseason Studs and Duds article Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DLB_Ep27.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #25: Preseason Week 2 Aug 24, 2017

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The Lions had a mixed bag in the 16-6 win over the Jets 16-6 this past Saturday night. Erik and Joe talk about the game, the roster, Rod Wood and more... As always a look at the injury report Latest transactions, nothing earth shattering this week Steven Tulloch visited with the team this week Still no progress on the Stafford contract front Erik and Joe visit the Rod Wood shed and talk about his meeting with Roger Goodell this week (No Hard Knocks for the Lions) The mailbag had a lot of questions about how this Lions roster is taking shape Eriks studs from the game Quandre Diggs Matthew Stafford Akeem Spence Eriks duds from the game The RBs not named Abdullah Joe Dahl (as a Guard) Brad Kaaya Some more notes on the Jets game with A'Shawn, Hayden, Davis and Agnew standing out on defense Joe tries to guess how the pollsters voted in Erik's article covering the Lions roster battles Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/DLB_Ep25.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #24: Preseason Week 1 Aug 18, 2017

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The Lions trounced the Colts 24-10 on Sunday and Erik and Joe have some takeaways from the game... Eriks studs from the game Kenny Golladay A'Shawn Robinson Anthony Zettel Eriks duds from the game Michael Roberts Matt Asiata Laken Tomlinson Kerry Hyder and Brandon Copeland hit IR, how will they be replaced? Will the guard play improve? Is this where the Golladay hype train stops? Does Dwayne Washington have the RB4 spot locked up? Will Erik's duds rebound vs the Jets? Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe on iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/DLB_Ep24.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

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