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Detroit Lions - Team Notes

kalinecountry said:
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/09/ezekiel_ansah_officially_out_a.html#incart_river_index
Ezekiel Ansah officially out against Packers; 2 linebackers doubtful.
Mlive

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/23/detroit-lions-injury-report-packers/90937416/
Detroit Lions' Ziggy Ansah out, DeAndre Levy doubtful for Packers game.
Freep
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http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...larry-warford-latest-lion-sidelined/90909972/
Lions will be without DE Ziggy Ansah vs. Packers.
Detnews

http://detroitjockcity.com/2016/09/23/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah-out-packers/
Detroit Lions Rule Out Ziggy Ansah vs. Green Bay Packers.
djc

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...unday-game-green-bay-packers-due-ankle-injury
Lions DE Ezekiel Ansah out for Sunday's game with ankle injury.
espn
 
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http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...ackers-preview-backups-need-step-up/90918174/
Lions vs. Packers preview: Backups need to step up.
Detnews

Facts and figures

The Packers are 58-25-4 versus the Lions at home.

The Lions snapped a 24-game losing streak at Lambeau Field with last year?s 18-16 victory. Detroit hasn?t won in Green Bay in consecutive seasons since 1990-91.

Lions rookie DE Kerry Hyder has three sacks in two games.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford needs 489 yards to pass Dan Marino (27,064) for most passing yards by a player in his first 100 games. Sunday will be Stafford?s 96th game.
 
SLAY SHADOWS OFTEN ON PERIMETER.
Darius Slay didn't shadow through Week 7 last season, but took on a much bigger role when Rashean Mathis went down, and was out for the remainder of the season. From there, Slay shadowed some big names, and the trend has continued in 2016, Shadow report (EspnInsider).
 
Lions RB Ameer Abdullah out 8 weeks (foot): 4/10 Disaster Rating
Ameer Abdullah has been placed on injured reserve with some sort of a foot injury. Per the new rules, however, he can be activated in eight weeks. It's unclear though how severe it is, and Abdullah could be lost for the season.

The popular consensus is that the Lions are one of the worst teams in the league, but I disagreed with that. I thought they could contend for a playoff spot, but Abdullah's injury is a somewhat substantial hit to Detroit's postseason aspirations.
Abdullah is a talented back who ran circles around the Colts in Week 1. He has plenty of ability, but hasn't been able to stay healthy. He's now been banged up in his two seasons, so it's fair to start wondering if the Lions drafted a lemon in the second round of the 2015 class.

That said, I don't think this is necessary the end for the Lions. They still have Theo Riddick, and rookie Dwayne Washington has shown some ability. Thus, I'll give the Lions a 4/10 Disaster Grade. I was close to making this a 5/10 though.
WalterFootball
 
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