Game 2: Chargers @ Lions Thread

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...aith-jamal-agnew-despite-benching/2337842001/
Lions' Matt Patricia still has faith in Jamal Agnew despite benching.
Detnews

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...p-pressure-ty-johnson-turns-heads/2340828001/
Lions turn up the pressure; Ty Johnson turns heads.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...6/mitch-albom-detroit-lions-score/2338038001/
Detroit Lions saved a game on Sunday ? and maybe a season.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ions-defensive-line-jahlani-tavai/2334172001/
Detroit Lions stock watch: High-priced defensive line remains quiet.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...s-defensive-line-flowers-harrison/2341745001/
Inside Detroit Lions football: Find out what is wrong with the defensive line.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...cia-detroit-lions-news-conference/2338701001/
Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia news conference: Live updates right now.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09...do-just-that-with-aggressive-playcalling.html
Matthew Stafford says trust him. Then the Lions do just that with aggressive playcalling.
Mlive

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09...-says-matthew-stafford-doesnt-get-scared.html
Inside the locker room: Lions? Kenny Golladay erupts for another big day.
Mlive

https://expo.mlive.com/sports/g66l-...s-sing-different-tune-after-chargers-win.html
Still undefeated! Lions fans sing different tune after Chargers win.
Mlive

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/where-are-all-the-jahlani-tavai-haters-at-now.html
Where are all the Jahlani Tavai haters at now?
Mlive

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09...walker-leads-team-plays-every-down-again.html
Snap counts: Lions safety Tracy Walker leads team, plays every down again.
Mlive

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09...ons-tyrell-crosby-can-handle-left-tackle.html
3 things we learned: Lions? Tyrell Crosby can handle left tackle.
Mlive

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09...other-banged-up-team-in-eagles-in-week-3.html
Looking ahead: Detroit Lions could draw another banged-up team in Eagles in Week 3.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/o...get-the-lift-they-needed-in-win-over-chargers
MONDAY COUNTDOWN: Lions get the lift they needed in win over Chargers.
Lions.com

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-and-mike-week-2-observations-stafford-johnson-walker
Week 2 observations.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...port-darius-slay-kenny-golladay-tyrell-crosby
Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Chargers Week 2 Stock Report.
The Lions won a game! It only took a comedy of errors for it to occur.
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/9/16/20868112/detroit-lions-week-2-best-radio-calls-vs-chargers
Detroit Lions Week 2 best radio calls vs. Chargers.
Dan Miller was ON FIRE Sunday afternoon.
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...-snap-count-observations-chargers-jamal-agnew
Detroit Lions Week 2 snap count observations: Is Jamal Agnew?s job in jeopardy?
Not only is his special teams output troubling, but he may not be that valuable on defense anymore.
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...matt-prater-hilarious-backfire-chargers-lions
Melvin Gordon?s tweet about Lions kicker Matt Prater hilariously backfires.
Maybe stay off Twitter during your holdout you f'n asswipe.
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...hing-decision-make-the-difference-vs-chargers
Detroit Lions Week 2 report card: A few, key coaching decision make the difference vs. Chargers.
Credit where credit is due.
POD

 

[mhughes0021]

Read Agnew removed the Detroit Lions banner from his instagram and twitter.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...o-top-10-in-career-4th-quarter-comeback-wins/
Matthew Stafford moves into top 10 in career 4th quarter comeback wins.
LionsWire

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...mutual-respect-after-their-high-level-battle/
Darius Slay, Keenan Allen show mutual respect after their high-level battle.
LionsWire

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...ictory-point-to-lions-learning-from-mistakes/
Late game adjustments lead to victory, point to Lions learning from mistakes.
LionsWire

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...ort-jahlani-tavai-a-key-piece-of-the-defense/
Week 2 Rookie Report: Jahlani Tavai a key piece of the defense.
LionsWire

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/09/16/detroit-lions-late-round-playing-time/
This Detroit Lions late rounder should get more playing time.
SLR

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/09/16/5-detroit-lions-stock-dropped-week-2/
5 Detroit Lions whose stock dropped after Week 2?s win.
SLR

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...ns-win-los-angeles-chargers-nfl-week-2-sloppy
Pride Of Detroit Lions Blog PODcast celebrates, hedges a Lions win. 71 minutes.
Sloppy and daredevil, but when you put it in the win column it?s enough on the day. Let?s PODcast.

Sometimes you just fly in banged up and bruised and all worse for year, and maybe that?s good enough. You?re just hanging on with a foul breath but as long as the boss don?t smell it you?re fine.

That?s where we are with this Lions victory. We?re still going to play ?Africa? and all, but maybe make a trip to the restroom to wash your face and hide the bags under your eyes, yeah? This was a rough one, but pretty fun.

For PODcast, this was also our first foray into a live digital audience by simulcasting on our Twitch channel. A lot more dynamic stuff, a lot more chances for hijinks and fun and everything that makes our PODcast special. Let?s go.

This week on the PODcast:
WE DID IT LIVE.

WE GOT A WIN.

Yeah but in hindsight, maybe not a great indicator for the future of the team?s season.

In the monologues, we explain our fears and hopes for what was different from this game and the Cardinals tie.

Position report cards get a little rough?especially for special teams.

Is Tyrell Crosby actually better than Taylor Decker for the offensive line?

Darius Slay was really good this game?but you wouldn?t know it looking at the box score. We explain why.

Thanks to Twitch chat, mailbag is back! We talk about Melvin Gordon?s ill-advised tweets, Ty Johnson, Trey Flowers, how to find hope (ANY HOPE AT ALL) against the Kansas City Chiefs and the best places to get hot dogs.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

Read Agnew removed the Detroit Lions banner from his instagram and twitter.

Did he do that in the 2nd quarter? Because that?s when he was unofficially cut.

 

[turok]

You see a real difference in the way the pats gameplan and us. Pats take out your top weapon... every week. All we did is put slay 1v1 on Allen and he got smoked all game. Weird coming from a former pat "genius."

Jalen Ramsey wants out of J'ville.

He got into it with HC Marrone during yesterday's loss vs Texans.

They are purportedly willing to trade him but want a first rounder and maybe more in exchange.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...t-off-matthew-stafford-week-2-win/2346914001/
Lions offensive line buckles down, keeps heat off Matthew Stafford in Week 2 win.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...s-offensive-line-football-charges/2347042001/
Detroit Lions' sweet football celebration: Offensive line goes with doughnuts.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09...on-that-was-just-raw-emotion-right-there.html
Frank Ragnow on big man touchdown celebration: ?That was just raw emotion right there?.
Mlive

https://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-l...es-one-of-the-nfls-ascending-receivers-in-win
Lions' Kenny Golladay shows he's one of the NFL's rising talents in win.
espn

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/key-questions-how-have-lions-improved-from-week-1-to-week-2
KEY QUESTIONS: How have Lions improved from Week 1 to Week 2?
Lions.com

Darius Slay?s entire 4th quarter vs. Chargers was dominant.
The veteran cornerback redeemed himself by securing the win after a bumpy start.
Stealing the show is nothing new for Detroit Lions star cornerback Darius Slay. After all, he?s called ?Big Play? Slay for a reason. But part of what made Sunday?s performance unique was his complete 180?from outmatched to back on top.
Pro Football Focus gave Slay the lowest coverage grade of his career at 27.7 in the first three quarters against the Los Angeles Chargers. He was beat time and time again by star receiver Keenan Allen?Philip Rivers? No. 1 target who he threw to 15 times on Sunday.
"Big Play" Darius Slay certainly lived up to his nickname with a game-sealing INT in Week 2.

4th Quarter:
91.5 Coverage Grade (3rd-highest in career)
1/3 11 Yards 1 INT 5.6 Passer Rating Allowed.
Quarters 1-3:
27.7 Coverage Grade (Lowest of career)
5/8 70 Yards 90.6 PR Allowed.

Slay then completely turned things around in the fourth to earn the third-highest coverage grade of his career at 91.5. A big part of that, of course, was this pivotal interception with about a minute left in the game:
Darius Slay rated his all-time favorite INTs after the game.
1 -- Minnesota 2016
2 -- Today
3 -- Philly 2016
The Lions went on to win, 13-10. Slay said this was his second favorite of his 18 career interceptions in 91 games.
POD

 

[turok]

Read Agnew removed the Detroit Lions banner from his instagram and twitter.

Well...there ain't no Lions banner on his Twitter profile, but no shade tweeted at the Lions coaching that I could find either. He is def getting trolled somewhat by Lions fans though.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/lockedonlions?selected=LKN4945985408
LOCKED ON DETROIT LIONS PODCAST VOLUME 641. SEPTEMBER 16. 30 minutes.
Victory Monday. Lots of Positives after watching film. Hear from Patricia.

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...it-lions-film-review-win-chargers/2350300001/
Detroit Lions film review: The 5 plays that led to must-need win vs. Chargers.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/lions-rookie-speedster-ty-johnson-packs-some-punch-too.html
Lions rookie speedster Ty Johnson packs some punch too.
Mlive

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/16/detroit-lions-football-defense/2347705001/
Detroit Lions football notes: What Jarrad Davis' return means for Jahlani Tavai.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09...t-what-happens-when-jarrad-davis-returns.html
Jahlani Tavai is up for NFL rookie of the week. But what happens when Jarrad Davis returns?
Mlive

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...ay-breakdown-coaching-decision-darrell-bevell
The key coaching decision you didn?t see on the Lions? game-winning play.
When the game was on the line, one subtle decision made all the difference.
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/9/17/20870243/unsung-hero-glasgow-dominates-chargers
Unsung hero of the week: Graham Glasgow quietly dominates the Chargers defense.
All eyes were on Tyrell Crosby?s performance Sunday, but Graham Glasgow quietly had another stellar game.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/17/devon-kennard-lions-lb-jim-rome-show/
Devon Kennard: Lions must 'continue to get better' even though they're unbeaten.
LionsWire

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/09/17/detroit-lions-darrell-bevell-deep-passing/
Darrell Bevell opens up the Detroit Lions deep passing attack.
SLR

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/09/17/detroit-lions-clutch-throws-kicking-woes/
Lions over Chargers: Clutch throws, kicking woes, and more observations.
SLR

https://www.pff.com/news/pro-z-grading-all-32-first-round-picks-after-week-2-of-the-2019-nfl-season
Grading all 32 first-round picks after Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season.
PFF

https://www.footballoutsiders.com/quick-reads/2019/week-2-quick-reads
Week 2 Quick Reads. Stafford and Golladay here.
FootballOutsiders

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...troit-lions-to-release-backup-qb-josh-johnson
Detroit Lions to release backup QB Josh Johnson.
The veteran journey QB is gone, which means a young gun has already won the backup job.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/17/report-lions-release-qb-josh-johnson/
Lions release QB Josh Johnson.
LionsWire

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...ack-jeff-driskel-cut-josh-johnson/2350962001/
Lions swap backup quarterbacks, signing Jeff Driskel and cutting Josh Johnson.
Detnews

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/detroit-lions-reportedly-cutting-qb-josh-johnson.html
Detroit Lions signing QB Jeff Driskel, releasing Josh Johnson.
Mlive

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-qb-jeff-driskel
Lions sign free agent QB Jeff Driskel.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/9/17/20870402/detroit-lions-signing-qb-jeff-driskel
Detroit Lions signing QB Jeff Driskel.
Well the Lions? QB situation just somehow got even MORE interesting.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/17/report-lions-to-sign-qb-jeff-driskel/
Lions to sign QB Jeff Driskel.
LionsWire

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...erbacks-david-blough-jeff-driskel/2350689001/
Detroit Lions keep shuffling backup quarterbacks, adding Jeff Driskel. Here's why.
Freep

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/17/jeff-driskel-scouting-report-detroit-lions-backup-qb/
Jeff Driskel: What the Lions are getting in their new backup QB.
LionsWire

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/by-the-numbers-week-2
By the numbers: Week 2.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...ns-special-teams-coordinator-struggles-week-2
Is it time for the Lions to find a new special teams coordinator?
John Bonamego?s special teams units have been disastrous thus far in the season.
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...-lions-week-2-pff-grades-los-angeles-chargers
Detroit Lions top Week 2 PFF performances: Offensive line impresses.
A look at who impressed the PFF analysts against the Chargers.
POD

https://www.detroitlionspodcast.com...7/detroit-lions-podcast-undefeated-after-two/
Detroit Lions Podcast Episode 225 ? Lions Undefeated After Two. 67 minutes.

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris and Case bring you the latest Lions news after the nerve wracking win over the Chargers. Very few thought that this team would be undefeated after two games this season, and we tell you why the trend could continue. We take a look at the Lions Defense, Special Teams, the offense (and the offensive line in particular). We discuss some late breaking roster changes, take a look ahead at the Eagles, and go Around the Division.

Detroit Lions Podcast Victory Party!
First things first, we discuss the Lions victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. It was a messy game, but there is a lot of good to take away from it. Most importantly, the Detroit Lions came away victorious and surprised a lot of fans who were still stunned from the previous week?s tie. We also admit our surprise at Jamal Agnew remaining on the team at this point. Something more than Amendola taking reps has to change, and we expect to see some more J.D. McKissic on the field.

When news breaks, we cover it. We react to the CJ Anderson cut and Paul Perkins pickup as well as what it might mean to the team. There are a few nice little insider nuggets in this conversation too?

From there the Detroit Lions Podcast discusses Matthew Stafford and his interceptions in the last game. There have been a number of discussions about them and we want to be sure to bring some context and sanity to the discussion. This leads us to a discussion about the offensive scheme and an early report card on Darrell Bevell with a comparison to Jim Bob Cooter?s portfolio of work.

We take a moment to discuss the tight end situation in Detroit. This is a story of riches and not a cautionary tale. It?s so nice to finally see great tight ends in Detroit again.

Comparing NFC North Quarterbacks And Including Eli Manning
Next the Detroit Lions Podcast goes over the current rankings of the NFC North quarterbacks with the New York Giants backup quarterback included.

We take a few moments to delve into the predictions for the upcoming Eagles game. For the second week in a row, it may be a heck of a lot more winnable than we thought even 3 weeks ago.

We also take you around the division to look at our competition and to ascertain where we might stand after the second week of football.

Let us know what you think about the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: Detroit Lions Podcast Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming Detroit Lions Podcast! You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/episode-120-eagles-week-3-preview/
Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast Episode #120: Eagles Week 3 Preview. 52 minutes.

The Lions remained undefeated after narrowly escaping with a 13-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in the home opener on Sunday. This week they travel to the city of Brotherly Love to face an undermanned Eagles squad.

Davis, Hand and Decker remain on the injury report.

RB C.J. Anderson ended his short stint as a Lion, RB Paul Perkins brought in as his replacement.

What Perkins might bring to the team.

QB Jeff Driskel may be Stafford?s new backup, QB Josh Johnson is released in a corresponding move.

What can Jeff Driskel provide?

Eric Lee is back, albeit on the practice Squad, RB Nick Brossette gets released.

Brossette gets brought back to the practice squad, release DE Jonathan Wynn.

How the Lions created a 13-10 win over the Chargers.

Kerryon Johnson did not want to fail on the screen pass.

Jahlani Tavai looking to prove his detractors wrong.

Kenny Golladay and the game-winning touchdown.

Darius Slay seals the win with an interception.

Lions may be learning from mistakes with their late-game adjustments.

NFL Next Gen Stats tell us an interesting story about Matthew Stafford.

The rotation at guard continues.

Frank Ragnow and Graham Glasgow are on PFF?s Week 2 team of the week.

Jamal Agnew benched.

Previewing the Philadelphia Eagles.

Philadelphia canceled Wednesday?s practice due to injuries.

Examining the key matchups to a Lions victory.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/9/19/20873659/film-breakdown-darius-slay-keenan-allen
Detroit Lions film breakdown: Did Darius Slay truly get toasted by Keenan Allen?
Breaking down the big battle from Week 2.
POD

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...ons-fans-confidence-week-3-fanpluse-nfc-north
Detroit Lions fans feeling better than Vikings, Bears after upset win over Chargers.
The Kool Aid is flowing once again.
POD

 

[kalinecountry]

CB Darius Slay (@_bigplayslay23) recorded 1 pass defense on the first possession of the game.
Since entering the NFL in 2013, Slay has posted at least 1 PD in 54 of his 91 career games, the 2nd-most games with at least 1 PD in that span.

Lions RB Kerryon Johnson's @AyeyoKEJO 36-yard TD reception marks the longest reception of his career.The play also marks the longest TD reception by a Lions RB since Reggie Bush had a 77-yard TD reception vs. MIN on Sept. 8, 2013.

DT A'Shawn Robinson & DE Romeo Okwara (@RomeoND45) split the 1st quarter sack. This marks sack No. 4.0 for Robinson and No. 9.0 for Okwara.
The Lions have now recorded at least 1.0 sack in 13-straight home games, tied for the 5th-longest streak in team history.

Lions RB Kerryon Johnson @AyeyoKEJO finished the 1st quarter with 67 scrimmage yards., the most 1st quarter scrimm. yds. by a Lions RB since Zach Zenner had 72 at DAL on Dec. 26, 2016.
He passed legendary RB Doak Walker (954) for the 5th-most scrimmage yards thru a player's 1st 12 games in team history.

With his 27-yard reception, Lions WR Kenny Golladay (@kgxix) is tied with WR Nate Burleson (@nateburleson) for the 9th-most 25+ yard receptions in team history (16).

Lions LB Jahlani Tavai @tavai31 becomes the 5th rookie LB in team history to have a game with at least 5 tackles & 1 FF. He also becomes the 3rd rookie LB to force a fumble within his first two career NFL games.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford has passed QB Ben Roethlisberger (39,157) for the 6th-most passing yards a player has had within his first 11 NFL seasons.

Lions LB Jahlani Tavai @tavai31 becomes the 10th rookie LB in the NFL since 1993 to produce at least 10 tackles, 1.0 sack & 1 FF within his first 2 career games.

Lions RB Kerryon Johnson (@AyeyoKEJO) becomes the 5th player in Lions
history to top 1,000 yards from scrimmage within his first 12 NFL games.
The most recent to do so was RB Barry Sanders in 1989.

Lions WR Kenny Golladay (@kgxix) has passed WR Dorne Dibble (1,655) for the 10th-most yards a Lions player has had within his first 3 seasons.

Lions WR Kenny Golladay (@kgxix) has notched his 4th-career 100-yard game, tied for the 3rd-most a Lions player has produced within his first 28 career games.

Lions CB Darius Slay (@_bigplayslay23) sealed the Lions' victory over the #Chargers with a 4th quarter INT. Since 2014, Slay has 9 4th-quarter INTs, accounting for exactly half of his 18 career INTs. No other CB in the NFL has more 4th-quarter INTs in that span.

Lions LB Jahlani Tavai (@tavai31) has been nominated for the Week 2 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week after notching 9 tackles and 1 FF vs. the #Chargers.
Since 1993, Tavai is 1-of-10 rookie LBs to produce at least 10 tackles, 1.0 sack and 1 FF through 2 career games.

Lions DB @TracyWalkerIII leads the NFL with 16 solo tackles and is tied for the League-lead for most tackles by a DB with 19 thru Week 2. He is also the 1st
Lions player to ever log 19 tackles & 1 INT thru 2 games of any season.