Quick Read: Blake Miller Out vs Bills

The rookie OT is set to miss his second game, after an ironman streak

Information Sourced From: Pro Football Reference

Blake Miller Misses First Game Since Before High School

Per the Lions injury report, Blake Miller will miss the Lions matchup in Buffalo on Thursday Night Football. This is unfortunate for many reasons, the biggest of which being that Miller held the highest rookie offensive linemen PFF grades in week one. So what does this mean for the Lions? Let’s dig in.

Less Skill, But Depth Paying Off

I won’t try to wow you and state that the Lions depth is going to be perfect. However, the Lions commitment to depth in the offseason is paying off early this year. This offseason Ben Bartch, Larry Borom, and Juice Scruggs were all added to the roster. Bartch and Scruggs both played very well on Sunday, and will settle back into their roles for this week with the loss of Mahogany as well (for this week). Larry Borom joins the replacements with plenty of NFL starting experience, Pro Football Reference states that he has started a whopping 38 games in his career. And while he hasn’t been perfect, this is his first offseason with offensive line coach Hank Fraley who has shown the ability to get the most out of his players.

Miller’s Injury: Not as Bad as It Looks?

It has been widely reported that Miller didn’t feel the injury until the adrenaline wore off last game, and that it doesn’t appear to be serious. The hope would be that Miller can swing back in after the time off following the Thursday night game, and the offensive line can work towards being back in the starting lineup. Only time will tell on that front.

Let’s Not Doom the Season Before It Begins

We all could start yelling about injuries, how the Lions are cursed, and how this is the same old Lions. However, the Lions did a ton to offset injuries this offseason, and build depth. The fact that we have a veteran tackle on the roster who has been with us all offseason with 38 starts under his belt speaks to that. No one wants to see a rookie first rounder go down. However, let’s not doom this season before it begins.