Column: So perfect for 2020: game-losing touchdown run
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JAMIE COLLINS SR.
Tallies seven tackles Collins had seven tackles (four solo) and one pass defensed during Sunday's 34-16 win over the Jaguars.
Impact The veteran linebacker led Detroit in tackles as it limited the Jaguars to 2.8 yards per carry. Collins has 29 total tackles, one sack and one interception through his first five games with the Lions.
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Totals nine tackles Collins logged nine tackles during Sunday's 35-29 loss to the Saints.
Impact Detroit played some its best defense of the season Sunday against a solid Saints offense, and Collins played a large role in any success the unit had. Considering the 29-year-old has the potential to contribute in run support, as a pass-rusher or in pass coverage, Collins should remain an interesting IDP prospect throughout the year.
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Reaches quarterback Sunday Collins recorded five tackles, two for a loss, and a sack across across 56 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Packers.
Impact Collins rebounded nicely against Green Bay after being ejected from Week 1's contest due to an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. He recorded his first sack in a Lions uniform, taking down Aaron Rodgers for a loss of 11 yards. At 56 defensive snaps, Collins logged the second-most reps among linebackers for Detroit.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fourth-quarter woes costly for Lions again in loss to Bears
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THE DAILY DRIVE: Referee explains why he ejected Detroit Lions' Jamie Collins Sr. Detroit Lions' season-opening loss stings. But don't give up just yet
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Won't face suspension Collins won't be suspended after being ejected from Sunday's loss to the Bears, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Collins' helmet made contact with an official in the first half, and he was promptly ejected with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. The league determined that it wasn't severe enough for Collins to miss additional time, so he'll be ready for Week 2's matchup versus Green Bay. Collins was impressive before the ejection, recording three tackles, a pass breakup and a QB hit.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Trubisky throws 3 TDs in 4th to help Bears beat Lions 27-23
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Tossed from Lions debut Collins was ejected for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the team's Week 1 contest against the Bears, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Collins appeared to make contact with an official on the field with his helmet. As a result, he was tossed from his first game as a Lion. Prior to be ejected, he had logged three tackles, a pass defended and a quarterback hit.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Lions plan to utilize Jamie Collins Sr.'s versatility Jamie Collins Sr. lined up in several different positions during his time with the Patriots, and it's likely to be similar in Detroit.
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