Quote:If Telvin Smith plays history says he should have a good game statistically. Brett Favre, Matt Bryant, and Torrey Smith all played shortly after losing a loved one and lit up the stat sheets. Bill Parcells won a game after losing his mom. It is a psychological phenomenon. I don't know if Telvin can do something similar against Detroit's offense, of course.

 

Snow is correct about the Jaguars struggling on third and longs last year. I don't know how the 2016 Jaguars compare, however.

 

Is Darius Slay healthy?

 

  The Lions are coming off a bye.   Wednesday,  especially when the required NFL Injury report comes out will be the first indication of whether Darius Slay is recovered from the hamstring injury he suffered against the Redskins in week # 7.   One thing for sure,  Jim Caldwell won't address any short term injuries when asked by the media.  He basically says to the media to refer to the injury report.    Coach Caldwell doesn't want Lions players discussing injuries with the media.  

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