Sunday, August 15, 2021

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 8-15-21

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Snap counts: Lions use 6 running backs with D’Andre Swift missing from preseason opener:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/08/snap-counts-lions-use-6-running-backs-with-dandre-swift-missing-from-preseason-opener.html

Penei Sewell allows early sack, bounces back in Detroit Lions debut:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2021/08/penei-sewell-allows-early-sack-bounces-back-in-detroit-lions-debut.html

Snap count notes: Breaking down the Lions reps in the preseason opener:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/08/14/detroit-lions-preseason-snap-count-notes-buffalo-bills/

Jared Goff gets his bearings after rough start in first game with Lions:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2021/08/13/jared-goffs-lions-debut-amon-ra-st-brown/


Bobby Price moving to cornerback from safety, impressing Lions coach Dan Campbell:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2021/08/14/lions-bobby-price-switching-positions-safety-to-cornerback-preseason/

With Cuts Looming, LB Jahlani Tavai Underwhelms in Preseason Opener:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/nfl/lions/news/detroit-lions-jahlani-tavai-struggles-against-buffalo-bills


Detroit Lions' Preseason Snap Counts: Bobby Price Moved to Cornerback:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/detroit-lions-preseason-snap-count-review

Criticism of Penei Sewell Unfair after One Preseason Game:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/criticism-of-penei-sewell-unfair

Lions vs. Bills report card: Grading Detroit’s defense, special teams in preseason opener:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/8/14/22624569/detroit-lions-report-card-defense-buffalo-bills-preseason-week-1

Lions vs. Bills report card: Grading Detroit’s offense in preseason opener:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/8/14/22621637/detroit-lions-report-card-buffalo-bills-preseason-week-1

Lions vs. Bills snap count observations: Detroit gets long look at Julian Okwara:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/8/14/22624547/lions-bills-snap-count-observations-detroit-long-look-julian-okwara

Lions vs. Bills preseason stock report: A whirlwind day for Craig Reynolds:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2021/8/14/22624111/lions-bills-preseason-stock-report-new-kid-in-town

NFL preseason Week 1 takeaways: Justin Fields thrives in debut with Bears (Buffalo Bills 16, Detroit Lions 15 (Standout performer: Bills running back Devin Singletary, 48 total yards, TD):  The Bills' are going to get creative with their defensive line personnel this season. Veteran defensive ends Jerry Hughes and Mario Addison did not play and their absence cleared the way for rookies Greg Rousseau and Carlos Basham to get plenty of run. Buffalo's most exciting lineup included the Rousseau and 2020 second-round pick AJ Epenesa on the edge with Basham and Efe Obada playing defensive tackle -- a lineup that immediately wreaked havoc in Detroit's backfield. Defensive line was the biggest focal point for the Bills this offseason and the early returns are exciting. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques.  Despite a tough opening drive for new quarterback Jared Goff, he was able to finish the first quarter strong. In limited action, Goff completed 7 of 9 passes for 56 yards with Tyrell Williams and rookie receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown emerging as his primary targets, both catching two passes in the opening quarter. Goff helped engineer an 18-play drive to five different receivers, which is something he's never done in his regular-season or playoff career with the Los Angeles Rams, per ESPN Stats & Information. He completed 7 of 8 passes on that particular drive to five different receivers, capped by a Lions field goal. -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32005149/nfl-preseason-week-1-updates-schedule-justin-fields-thrives-debut-bears

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Goff on gaining comfort within offense:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/goff-on-figuring-things-out

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