The NFL season kicked off on Thursday with the defending-champ Eagles overcoming a salivary gland dysfunction to (gl)eek out a victory over the Cowboys. The Lions will be facing both of these teams later this year, and may want to start reviewing their PPE protocols now with the expectation of expectorants.
But first and foremost, the Lions will invade Lambeau this weekend to clash with the Green Bay Packers who added a shiny, new gem to their defense in the way of elite pass-rusher Micah Parsons. But this gem's sparkle may be dimmed on Sunday by a damaged facet.