Lions hope to 'keep engine idling' during bye week

How Lions, Dan Campbell are handling the rest vs. rust dilemma during playoff bye week
Rakestraw, Detroit’s second-round pick, has been dealing with a hamstring injury. It sounds like he has a good chance to return from injured reserve at some point during the playoffs. With Arnold banged up and Davis set to miss the rest of the season, getting a talented corner like Rakestraw back would be nice for Detroit’s secondary depth.
How Detroit Lions plan to spend playoff bye week: 'Keep the engine idling'
The Lions will take Wednesday off, practice Thursday, then take the weekend off before returning to prepare for the first playoff game next week.
Lions hope to 'keep the engine idling' during bye week
Dan Campbell hopes the bye week will be a refreshing reprieve for the Detroit Lions, but he wants them to "keep the engine idling."
Lions get some positive injury news going into their bye week
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold, guard Kevin Zeitler and defensive lineman Pat O’Connor left the game against Minnesota and coach Dan Campbell hopes they can take advantage of the team earning a bye in the NFL playoffs.
Who gets the No. 1 seed in the NFC and a first-round bye if the Lions and Vikings tie in Week 18?
You couldn't draw up a regular-season game with much more at stake than this one. The winner of the game will be the one seed in the NFC, win the NFC North and have home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. Neither team would have to play outdoors all postseason.
Dan Campbell Discusses Detroit Lions Bye Week Plans
Dan Campbell discusses Detroit Lions bye week plans.
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