From an emptied out press room in Allen Park, I humbly submit my 6 thoughts to end the week, starting with a belief that the team needs Isaac TeSlaa to be a big part of the Sam LaPorta replacement plan: www.detroitfootball.net/p/6-thoughts...

Sam LaPorta is likely done for the year. DJ Reed, though, is looking likely to be activated this Sunday. www.detroitfootball.net/p/lions-lapo...

Sam LaPorta had surgery, it went well, but it's now unlikely he gets back this season.

Campbell said he's confident about activating Reed this week. The coach also said Davenport is close.

A deep dive into the NFC playoff picture with seven weeks remaining, including a look at every contenders' remaining schedules and some statistical trends heading into the stretch run: www.detroitfootball.net/p/resetting-...

Delayed a day by the Lions' adjusted practice schedule, the Lions Collective is back tonight, recording live at 6 p.m. Join me, Colton, Will and Jeff on YouTube at 6 p.m. BYOB. www.youtube.com/live/53ECpvt...

Tate Ratledge said he got sent The Onion article about him by "so many people." Said he heard from a team employee that someone called into a local radio bitching about it as if it were real. Good to know if 2025 people still don't understand satire. theonion.com/detroit-lion...

Lions' Thursday practice participation report: Not spotted during window open to media: Joseph, Arnold. Vaki is out here, but not doing anything. Think he went through special teams skeleton drills.

Killing a little time, looking at Burns and Carter's film, and it's inexplicable that the Giants' rookie only has a half sack. He rushes effective with outside bend, can beat the tackle inside and is ultra quick stunting around the tackle and through the middle.

While the outside world expects the Lions to roll the struggling Giants this weekend, coach Dan Campbell is making sure his team doesn't take Sunday's opponent lightly: www.detroitfootball.net/p/while-fans...

The Lions couldn't buy a fourth-down conversion and struggled mightily on third down, as well, going 3-for-18 on the critical plays against the Eagles. This week's film review looks at every one of those snaps to diagnose the issues: www.detroitfootball.net/p/detroit-li...

Another late night followed by an early flight. Just finished up a lengthy recap out of the Lions locker room on all the things after Sunday's primetime dud against the Eagles. www.detroitfootball.net/p/locker-roo...

Regression by aggression: Lions turn it over on downs five times in loss to Eagles www.detroitfootball.net/p/regression...

Through three quarters, the Eagles and Lions have combined for as many points as cheesesteak sandwiches I ate this weekend.

Of minor concern, but Lopez initially got sole credit for that sack. Have to imagine it gets changed to being split with Hutchinson, who was there a tick earlier and stayed on Hurts through the end of the play.

Brian Branch penalized for defenseless receiver hit. Gets up after looking hurt, but he's forced to leave the field for a snap.

Pressure was undeniably a factor, but Goff had Wright open on a delayed shallow cross, directly in front of St. Brown.

Lions were 0-8 on third and fourth down before that conversion.

Lions halftime adjustment: F it, throw it to Gibbs.

Sewell is back out there to start this drive. More machine than man.

According to stats I made up, that's the Eagles' 374th tush push attempt and first false start.

Penei Sewell limping off the field, leaning on Awosika for support, after that failed fourth down.

Really heads up play by DeJean. Might have saved a TD with that diving shove.

Ojomo is balling out for the Eagles. For the Lions, it's Amik Robertson.

Talked to a Lions o-lineman early in the week who admitted he didn't know a whole lot about Ojomo. On Friday, he stopped me and said, 'Hey, after catching up on the film, Ojomo is really good.' Eagles lineman has had two possession-changing stops.

Concluding Ratledge updates by letting you know he's returned to the game.

Eagles fans directly below the press box are loudly grumbling after every offensive snap, both at the play calls and wanting flags.

Now Ratledge is on the sideline with the trainers, working on coming out of his stance, checking if he can return.

Ratledge is still in the medical tent, several minutes after exiting the game.

Trystan Colon in after Ratledge exited with a lower-body injury. Looked like his left leg.

No blue wave for this one. This is behind the Lions bench, where visiting fans usually are most densely congregated.

Third-and-1, Lions put four DTs on the field. Eagles hand it off instead of going for teh Tush Push and Nowaske, who hasn't played a defensive snap in a few weeks, gets the stop.

Three defensive tackles to open with Tyleik Williams out there.

Four years ago, I had a chance to sit down with Dave Fipp and talk about his relationship with his father, a Navy pilot, and how it shaped him as a man and a coach. On his return to Philadelphia and a Salute to Service game, it's worth sharing again: www.detroitnews.com/story/sports...

How about a meaty mailbag to get your weekend started: www.detroitfootball.net/p/dfn-mailba...

It's not my preferred style, but sometimes posting a transcript is the best way to share the news. Here's what Lions offensive coordinator John Morton had to say about losing play-calling duties in his first comments since the change: www.detroitfootball.net/p/lions-oc-m...

Lions rookie Ahmed Hassanein on his gratitude, patience, loyalty and his belief he can be one of the greatest to ever do it. www.detroitfootball.net/p/loyal-grat...

Lions Wednesday injury report.

The Lions Collective podcast is live tonight on YouTube at 6 p.m. Join me, Colton, Burchie and Jeff as we discuss the change in play-calling and plenty more: www.youtube.com/live/IWDzcvP...

Ahmed Hassanein told me his agent told him every other team inquired about adding him to their practice squad but Hassanein said he wasn't interested in going anywhere but Detroit, even if it was a slot on another 53.

The Eagles drew the Packers and Lions in back-to-back weeks, two opponents who have opposite opinions about Philadelphia's signature play: www.detroitfootball.net/p/contrastin...

Practice acclimation clocks have started for Davenport and Reed.

There's so much to like from Detroit's 44-point explosion in Washington. This week's film review dives deep and breaks down the ground game, third/fourth-down success, and the explosive/scoring plays from Sunday's victory: www.detroitfootball.net/p/detroit-li...

Three and Out column has posted. Lions finally find balance, offensive line channels anger and takes it out on Commanders, and why I think Morton is less likely one-and-done than Lynn despite overlapping situations: www.detroitfootball.net/p/three-and-...

Got booted out of Washington's press box before I could wrap it up, so here's your delayed Locker Room recap with comments from Campbell, Jamo, St. Brown, Decker, Sewell, Glasgow, Gibbs, Awosika and more: www.detroitfootball.net/p/locker-roo...

Dan Campbell takes over offensive play-calling and the Lions smash the Commanders, scoring on eight straight possessions before ending the steamrolling by taking a knee. www.detroitfootball.net/p/dan-campbe...

Jared Goff chant can be heard in Northwest Stadium after that last touchdown toss.

Train keeps rolling after the half.

Glasgow back on the field to start this series.

Sewell, with helmet on, looks like he's coming back in for the next offensive series.