Who Powered Through: Early Lions Injury Report
by Sean Yuille on Nov 11, 2010 6:14 AM EST
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PrintThe latest sponsor to partner with the SB Nation NFL blogs is Vicks. Their campaign, perhaps too fittingly for Lions fans, is focused around injury news, both from the past and the present. Some blogs are taking a look back at players who have powered through the pain, whereas others are focusing on current injuries and players that need to power through. Since injuries have been such a hot topic for the Lions, I decided to focus on players currently banged up for this week.
As we all know, Matthew Stafford and Jason Hanson are out for the foreseeable future. Both missed practice on Wednesday, as did Kevin Smith, Stephen Peterman, Cliff Avril, Corey Williams and Isaiah Ekejiuba. Smith is resting his knee like he did last week, so he should play on Sunday in Buffalo. The same goes for Corey Williams, who missed practice to rest. Peterman is dealing with a foot injury and Avril is dealing with a hip issue. Like last week, Ekejiuba is still recovering from a knee injury.
Three players who have powered through the pain so far this week are Shaun Hill, Chris Houston and C.C. Brown. Hill is still recovering from a broken left forearm, but he has been named this week's starter at quarterback. Houston actually dislocated his shoulder during the Jets game and briefly returned after having it popped back into place. He practiced on Wednesday and is expected to play on Sunday. Brown's status for Sunday isn't quite as certain, as he was limited during practice because of a knee injury, but he did take part in the individual drills.
It's still a bit early in the week to know who will end up powering through for the Lions, but I think it's safe to say Hill has an edge for being featured in future inclinations of this post. The fact that he has worked his way back from a broken arm in a matter of weeks to be the starter with Stafford down is remarkable, and I commend him for powering through. Hopefully on Sunday he not only powers through, but is also effective, because the Lions will need him to play well in order to end their lengthy road losing streak.
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I HOPE
i really hope to get the running game going early to take pressure off hill, and linehan using wide reciever screens and 3 step drops to get the ball out quick or we may see the drew stanton wild lion
by UGHNOTAGAIN1991 on Nov 11, 2010 8:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions
No question about it
We NEED to get the running game going – its up to the O-Line to create some holes. They’ve been pass protecting well but they’re not a very physical line. If Best can get through the first wave of defenders he can be deadly. ALSO put in KSmooth some more PLEASE Linny!!
WILL PLAY DEFENSE FOR FOOD
by NYCLionsfan on Nov 11, 2010 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
A technical question here. Is Dayquil okay for all our injured guys to take?
Or will they receive a four game ban after their pee samples are analyzed? Just askin’.
Next week we will have 4 new guys to discuss injurys about
Just seems to be are curse the teams finally good but none of them are healthy. Thanks the football gods for SUH he seems to be made of Iron.
Did I mention..I love the Phonz!
Power through.
Power through power through power. Through? Power through powered through powers through. Power through! Power through power, through powered through. Powering through, powered through power through powers through.
Whatever, at least Drew Stanton isn’t starting.
by Jamesir Bensonmum on Nov 11, 2010 9:52 AM EST reply actions
Ha ha
that was good! I thank my lucky stars Stanton isn’t playing. Oh God he is horrendous
WILL PLAY DEFENSE FOR FOOD
by NYCLionsfan on Nov 11, 2010 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
Just a thought
is it possible Fox is brought in to start in place of Peterman? I remember he was taking reps at guard as well as tackle earlier.
Suh for DROY!
Good question joecool
All tho I do not know the answer to that one. I forgot about Fox taking snaps at gaurd earlier this season as a just in case situation. Anyone else worried we are bringing Hill back to early ? I mean would it be THAT bad to let Staton stink it up one game, we could still be close to a win with him in. If Hill gets hurt again in this game and is out say another 3 weeks then we are REALLY screwed vs just dealing with Staton for this week vs the Bills.
No
He was doing that just to add versatility. Schwartz said he’s still a tackle going forward.
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Lions will still beat the Bills
Even with all of their injuries, I think Detroit wins …. if Hill plays a decent game. But you all are right, the Lions must get their running game going.
I don't see why.
The Bills are terrible against the pass. The only reason they’ve allowed such little yardage is because other teams just run them over on the ground.
Tight Ends & RB's
I can imagine that the Lions will be in max protect mode most of the day against Buffalo – which isn’t a bad thing cause the Bills have trouble covering tight ends anyway. I expect to see a ton of short stuff to the TE’s and the RB’s as i think everyone know that the Lions cannot run – and that won’t change until we get better not just on the o-line but even at FB.
I haven’t really seen once this year where our o-line was able to steadily man handle an opponent’s d-linemen. They are much better at stopping the blitz inside, but no one on that o-line is tough enough to keep pushing people around all day.
The Lions might be able to run on Buffalo
Honestly, it’s resistable force meets moveable object in the trenches this Sunday when Detroit has the ball.
Fun Facts:
1. Detroit has had the greatest percentage of their runs stuffed at or behind the line of scrimmage of any team in the NFL.
2. Buffalo has the lowest percentage of opponent’s runs stuffed at or behind the line of scrimmage of any team in the NFL.
If there is any team in the league that Detroit can push around in the run game, it’s Buffalo.
From the Lions website dated 11-9-2010
DB Jack Williams remains on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform.
" I must be crazy to be in a loony bin like this. " " What are you doin' here? You oughta be out in a convertible bird-doggin' chicks and bangin' beaver. " " Medication time. Medication time. " ( One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - 1975 )
Please rest JBest
I was hoping the Lions would do this early in the year. Before his turf toe injuries, Best was a BEAST. He can be again, but he needs to heal those toes. McFadden had the same problem his rookie year. He played through it, but was very ineffective. Look at him this year, though.
it is hard for a coach to sit a stud when that player is there begging to play
Look at Stafford and his situation. I know we are being told he was healed up but come on. Hill went down and the thought of starting Stanton made the pudding in Schwartz’s stomach rise. In comes a close but clearly not ready Stafford. it looked pretty good for one game but the second game took a chunk out of JS’s keester.
DrewsLions was right and I was wrong. Stafford did in fact post a QB rating better than 89.7, he put up a 90.2 rating. I have not been happy about being wrong in so long!
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