The Detroit Lions return home on Sunday afternoon to welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars following last Sunday’s epic comeback win over the Houston Texans.
At 8-1, the Detroit Lions now have a tremendous opportunity to step on the gas pedal and push the pace through November. It starts with Jacksonville. Here is everything you need to know ahead of this game.
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When and Where Is This Game?
The Lions return to the febrile confines of Ford Field. Kick-off is at 1:00 p.m. ET. CBS will broadcast the game.
Form Guide
Detroit rolls into this game, having won their last six games. The Jags have lost three consecutive games and sit bottom of the AFC South with a 2-8 record.
Injury Report
The Lions have ruled out tight end Sam LaPorta. He will miss the game due to an AC injury he sustained against Houston. The positive news is Taylor Decker and Malcolm Rodriguez are both back. Carlton Davis is expected to play over his injured thumb with a cast.
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The Jaguars will start Mac Jones at quarterback, as Trevor Lawrence is out with a shoulder injury. Running back Tank Bigsby is also out.
Betting Odds
FanDuel Sportsbook has the Lions as 13.5-point favourites, one of the biggest point spreads in recent Lions history.
What They’ve Said
Despite their winning record, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has pinpointed an area where his team can improve:
“I want to get our efficiency back offensively. We’ve been efficient in spurts, and I’m not even talking about where you’re scoring touchdowns every time. You just want to know you are getting out there converting first down, first down, first down. At least you’re moving the football because that gets us in a rhythm. I think that’s important; some of that is the fundamentals and details of what you do.”
Jaguars tight end Evan Engram is fired up for this opportunity:
“We all have something to answer, including him. We’re all riding together. We’re going to ride together. We’re going to die together. That’s the motto I’ve been rolling with, and we’re going to roll into Detroit with it, for sure.”