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Detroit Lions' Week 8 Inactive List

Here is a list of players who are inactive for the Detroit Lions in Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins.

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The Detroit Lions lone victory of the 2022 season came against the Washington Commanders at Ford Field. 

After nearly a month away from the comforts of their home field, the Lions return in Week 8 to battle the Miami Dolphins. 

Seeking to avoid a losing streak that extends to five games, Detroit's defense must continue to improve and limit the number of explosive plays against Miami's top offensive weapons. 

Wideouts Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle will be looking to test Detroit's secondary all afternoon. 

“First thing is don’t let the ball go over our head. I mean, knowing those two receivers, I think they’re both 4.2 runners or what not, so that’s the first thing," defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn said. "The second thing is the catch-and-run that creates explosive plays for those guys. We have to be able to rally and create population to the ball. 

"We have to tackle really, really well, something that I do think we’ve improved on also. Some of the coverage changed that we’re doing on defense is going to allow us to do that. I’m not going to tell you what they are, so don’t ask, but it’s going to allow us to do that. And then also, this running back (Raheem Mostert), who we’ve went against before, he’s a pretty good player. He has a lot of speed, so I think (Dolphins coach) Mike McDaniel does a good job of utilizing the guys that he has.”

With veteran safety DeShon Elliott being ruled out, the team will likely turn to JuJu Hughes to fill in. Cornerback Jerry Jacobs has also been working at safety during practice to allow Detroit's defense more options on Sunday to play alongside rookie Kerby Joseph.

Veteran defensive lineman Michael Brockers is inactive for the second consecutive game. 

Here is the updated list of the Lions' Week 8 inactives:

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JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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