Lions at Cardinals preview: Game # 1 ( 2019 )

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Detroit Lions opener vs. Arizona Cardinals as must-win as Week 1 games come

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Games are won on tbe field, not on paper. The Lions have the better available roster going into today. The Cardinals are at home and have a more unknown element. If tbe Lions get off to a slow start in this game and/ or hit a rocky patch, the leaders on this team must step up as leaders.

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Beat writer breakdown: Kyler Murray’s speed the best there is at QB

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The Lions have to withstand the unique skills of Kyler Murray early in the game as the Lions see his play speed and other skills live and late in the game as conditioning becomes a factor.

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Jarrad Davis, Amani Oruwariye among inactives for Lions’ opener; 2 UDFAs in

Detroit Lions LB Jarrad Davis (ankle) inactive vs. Arizona Cardinals


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No surprises regarding the Lions Inactives.

In addition what was mentioned in tbe articles, the Lions seem confident that Frank Ragnow's ankle injury won't be an issue. Hence, only 2 backup Offensive Lineman on the Game Day roster.

The Cardinals only have 2 TEs on their Game Day roster. They will almost certainly be using at least 3 WRs on plays a high % of the time.

Justin Murray has bounced around a number of NFL Practice Squads. The Cardinals claimed him off waivers from the Raiders last Sunday. I can't recall seeing him play. It's likely tbe Lions will test him early and often.