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Xreal's Aura Android XR Smartglasses Will Cost You At Least $1,279
Xreal’s Aura smartglasses are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Reality Elite chip.
Food Aid Enrollment Tanks After SNAP Rule Changes
It’s been more than a year since President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and SNAP enrollment is down more than 20% in Louisiana. Anti-hunger groups say far more people could lose access if states are required to cover more of the food program’s cost.
‘Going to do everything we can’: Wyden visits Portland school to talk mental health in wake of hazmat incident at Benson
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Senator Ron Wyden spoke with students at Portland’s McDaniel High School Tuesday to hear ideas for how Congress can improve youth mental health. Ron Wyden speaks on me…
Is Mike McCarthy's snap-count analytics benching Steelers playmakers?
Former Pittsburgh Steelers players critique head coach Mike McCarthy for using strict snap-count analytics to bench top playmakers.
Snap investor pushes company to sell stake in eyewear business
Hedge fund Blue Duck Capital Partners wants Snap Inc. to raise capital by selling a stake in its nascent Specs unit, putting additional investor pressure on the social media app to deliver on its big investment in augmented reality glasses.
Red snapper season opens Friday; anglers can donate carcasses for science and prizes
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — Recreational anglers will have three days to harvest red snapper this weekend, and North Carolina fisheries officials are asking them to c
Spain's housing crisis bursts into the spotlight at snap election
Spain's snap election will revolve around an issue which has topped voters' list of concerns for three years straight but, until a fortnight ago, failed to dominate the political debate: housing.
Young people harassing local businesses, prompting request from Carnegie police
Small Animal Science Program at WSWHE BOCES celebrates its 100th adoption of a local homeless pet
The Small Animal Science Program at WSWHE BOCES recently celebrated a major milestone: its 100th adoption of a local homeless pet.
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez looks for political lifeline in snap election
Embattled Socialist leader aims to capitalise on housing crisis to remain in power
How former Cyclones performed in Week 4 of the NFL
Ten former Cyclones made appearances in Week 4 of the NFL and played a combined 543 snaps on offense, defense and special teams. Breece Hall – New York Jets Hall did not play against the Chicago Bears due to a quad injury sustained during the Lions game in week three. Jake Hummel – Houston Texans Hummel […]
What does Spain's snap election mean for the EU?
Spain's snap election on 29 November could cost progressive European forces their last government in a large member state, tilting EU power towards the right and pushing socialists into opposition mode.
AI game mashup videos on social media spark debate and backlash among players and modders
The Claude-created videos overlay one game on top of another to make a rudimentary ‘mashup’…
Corey Ave businesses host craft fest in ‘new normal’ after Hurricane Helene anniversary
Business owners along Corey Avenue said they’re getting used to a new normal, now two years removed from the decimation by Hurricane Helene.
This toolless modular lever-action wallet is the coolest I’ve stuck to my phone
Pull the lever to fan your cards with the OhSnap Wallet 2.
Wildlife camera in Guatemala captures a once-in-a-decade snapshot
The recent photographs confirm that jaguars are still traveling along an important wildlife corridor.
Pre-Snap Reads: Seahawks return home to face Chargers
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How Americans’ Financial Health Is Faring In The “K-Shaped” Economy
Hey all, Jason here. Money20/20 is still two weeks away, but I’ve already started packing (not procrastinating for once!). My calendar is already filling up with various sessions I want to catch, meetings, and of course happy hours, dinners, and other side events. If you’ll be in Vegas and want to catch up, let me know by replying to this email, and we can try to find a time amidst the chaos of the Venetian. A big if not totally unexpected piece of news dropped on Friday: the Independent Community Bankers of America, a trade group that represents smaller U.S. banks, filed a lawsuit against the OCC and Comptroller Jonathan Gould, arguing that the regulator’s move to grant trust bank charters to firms seeking to use them to conduct substantial non-fiduciary activities exceeds the authorities granted to the OCC by Congress. I haven’t had time to fully digest the legal filing or speak to folks in my network about it, but you can expect to see coverage and analysis on it in next week’s newsletter. Subscribe or Support by Upgrading The NerdCon agenda just dropped. It’s stacked. Partner content: Nubank built an AI-first bank. Chime built its own banking core. Figure and Valon are rebuilding the mortgage stack. At NerdCon, you’ll hear from the people behind those bets: what they chose, what they learned, and what they’re still figuring out. The agenda is live, with leaders from Nubank, Chime, OpenAI, Remitly, Mercury, Figure, Valon and more. Follow the mainstage conversations, bring the problem your team is wrestling with to a hands-on workshop, or pull up a chair at a roundtable. Pick your quests. Meet us in San Diego, November 18–20. Fintech Business Weekly readers save 20% with code FBW20. Explore the Agenda Things To Know & Other Good Reads Federal Reserve Board finalizes changes to enhance the transparency and public accountability of its stress test and reduce volatility in its stress test-related capital requirements (Federal Reserve Board of Governors) FDIC Announces Conclusion of Independent Monitorship (FDIC) Modernizing Financial Regulation: Initial Observations from eSLR (Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman) The Data Version of Godzilla versus Kong: FRED Takes on AI (Fed Governor Christopher Waller) Financing the AI buildout (Brookings) Q3’26: Rules for Banks but Not for Crypto (Fintech Takes Banking) The Inevitability of Local Stablecoins (Lombard Notes) Delusions of AI Governance: The Human-in-the-Loop Comfort Blanket (Fintech Snark Tank) Stripe agrees to acquire Parafin to expand revenue opportunities for platforms and help small businesses grow (Stripe) Listen: Fighting Fraud in the Age of AI, with SEON’s Tamas Kadar (Fintech Business Weekly) How Americans’ Financial Health Is Faring In The “K-Shaped” Economy If there is one overarching theme across the economy and politics in the U.S. at the moment, it’s “affordability.” The term is vague enough to encompass a panoply of factors shaping Americans’ day-to-day lives: rising costs for the hallmarks of being “middle class,” including healthcare, housing, childcare, and education, inflation and rising interest rates, and a job market with the specter of AI hovering over it. At the same time, policy shifts under the Trump administration have resulted in reduced subsidies to those who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act and new restrictions on qualifying for Medicaid and SNAP, the impacts of which have yet to be fully felt. These factors are contributing to declining consumer confidence and general dissatisfaction with the economy, despite continuing GDP growth and stock market records. This divergence is encapsulated in the idea of the “K-shaped” economy, in which a small proportion of Americans have seen their wealth balloon, while the majority of American households struggle to preserve the lifestyle they have. Perhaps the greatest determinant of which branch of the “K” a household is on is whether their wealth and income are primarily derived from employment vs. from assets. Nearly two decades of low interest rates and, more recently, elevated rates of inflation have benefited asset owners, while those whose income is primarily or solely derived from labor have largely seen real purchasing power stagnate or decline. This is reflected in recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing that labor share of U.S. GDP — the fraction of economic output that accrues to workers as compensation in exchange for their labor — dropped to just 52.8% in Q2 2026, the lowest since the BLS began keeping records. In 1947, approximately 2/3rds of economic output accrued to workers; even as recently as 2001, labor’s share of GDP was 64.1%. Against this backdrop, we’ve seen the rise of more credit and credit-like products: cash advance apps, “no-fee” overdraft, earned wage access, and buy now pay later, which are often used as small-dollar short-term borrowing mechanisms to meet immediate consumption needs or pay other bills (eg utilities, cell phone, other debt payments). With the markers of a middle class existence and, increasingly, basic financial stability seemingly out of reach for many, it should be no surprise there’s been an increase in “financial nihilism,” something industry peers like Alex Johnson and Frank Rotman have discussed and analyzed the roots of. The explosion of gambling and gambling-adjacent products and services — often marketed under the guise of being an “investment” — is inextricably intertwined with the rise of financial nihilism. Crypto, sports betting, and, more recently, prediction markets offer an escape or even hope of sorts, like a contemporary, digital version of a scratch-off lottery ticket, while leaving the overwhelming number of people who use such products worse off. Share of Households That Are Financially “Vulnerable” Ticks Up The Financial Health Network’s 2026 Financial Health Pulse® report adds context on how American households are faring. (I linked to this report in last week’s newsletter, but wanted to take time to further unpack the data in the report this week.) The Financial Health Network publishes the report annually, providing insight into how Americans’ financial circumstances are changing over time. The 2026 report is derived from a survey fielded in April and May 2026. The report leverages survey responses to assess indicators of financial health across spending, saving, borrowing, and planning/protecting and to determine a zero to 100 “FinHealth” score. Those with scores between 0 and 39 are considered “Financially Vulnerable,” consumers with scores ranging between 40 and 79 are defined as “Financially Coping,” and those with scores of 80 to 100 are “Financially Healthy.” The report found that moderate improvements in 2025 were reversed, with the share of respondents considered financially “vulnerable” rebounding to 17%. The longitudinal data reflect the impact of pandemic-era programs, like expanded unemployment, cash stimulus payments, and pauses of federal student loan payments. The positive impacts of those programs, as reflected in the Financial Health Pulse reports, had largely disappeared by 2023. While pandemic-era inflation — to be fair, in part caused by the various support and stimulus measures — had come down from as high as 9% in 2022, it has rebounded since the start of Trump’s second term, with tariffs and energy market disruptions owing to the war in Iran pushing prices back up. Specific indicators in the survey that deteriorated from 2025 to 2026 include the share of respondents spending less than their income over the past 12 months, the share paying all bills on time over the past 12 months, the share that have a manageable amount or no debt, the share that are “moderately” or “very” confident their insurance is adequate to cover them in an emergency, and the share that “somewhat” or “strongly” agree that their household plans ahead financially. Unsurprisingly, lower- and moderate-income households are more likely to struggle to pay their bills on time and have any funds leftover to save. The share of low-income households whose income exceeded their spending dropped from 35% in 2025 to 31% in 2026, while the share of upper-income households whose income exceeded expenses remained unchanged at 63%. Households with student loans or revolving credit card debt reported having “a bit more” or “far more” debt than was manageable at rates far higher than those not carrying these types of debts. The share of those with student loan debt indicating their debt load was too high to manage increased from 50% in 2025 to 55% in 2026, while the share of those with revolving credit card debt saying the same ticked up from 51% in 2025 to 54% in 2026. Households that had student loans were markedly more likely to be financially “coping” or “vulnerable” vs. those without student loans. In 2026, 27% of households with student loans were considered financially vulnerable, a jump of 6% points vs. 2025. Households without student loans saw just a 1% point increase (not statistically significant) in those considered financially vulnerable. Households’ perception of the affordability of categories of goods and services paints a stark picture, with less than one-fourth considering higher education affordable, about a third deeming childcare affordable, and less than half viewing healthcare as affordable. Fintech Business Weekly is made possible by the generous support of paying subscribers — bringing you independent analysis of banking, fintech, and crypto without fear or favor. You can support my work by becoming a paying subscriber if you aren’t already. Paying subscribers enjoy: access to the entire archive of nearly six years of newsletters extended versions of the weekly newsletter, with additional content and analysis and (for founding member tier) quarterly personal 1:1 fintech Q&A / strategy calls with me, tapping into my unparalleled knowledge of the intersection of banking and fintech and experience working in the sector, including helping to launch Goldman Sachs’ retail bank Marcus Support Fintech Business Weekly You can also support Fintech Business Weekly by sponsoring a newsletter or podcast, putting you in front of 93,000+ of the most influential decision makers in banking, fintech, and crypto. Learn more about sponsor opportunities or request a media kit by dropping me an email. Democratic Senate Report Highlights How Iran Uses Tether to Evade U.S. Sanctions Iran uses stablecoins, specifically Tether, to evade sanctions, fund regional proxies, and to purchase military drones, a report released last week by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations says. The report was authored by committee ranking member Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and the minority staff. Crypto and stablecoin proponents will often push back on criticism that criminals make use of these assets by arguing that, on an absolute dollar basis, far more illicit funds flow through traditional banking systems and payment rails than via crypto and stablecoins. And while that is likely true, it elides the reality presented in news story after news story: whether state actors — Russia, Iran, North Korea — or criminal groups, those looking to engage in illicit transactions increasingly favor stablecoins and, specifically, Tether (USDT). The report from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released last week adds context to how Iran uses Tether has a lynchpin in its shadow banking system. The report analyzed 846 wallets that have been sanctioned or targeted for seizure, finding that 84% of them transacted exclusively or primarily in Tether. The ability to create near limitless, anonymous wallets and to move funds effectively instantaneously and irreversibly have made crypto a favored financial mechanism for bad actors. Stablecoins solved key drawbacks of bitcoin, namely, the original cryptocurrency’s highly volatile value in dollars. And while Tether (the company) has the technical ability to “freeze” or destroy funds, the company is often limited and reactive in its approach to doing so, the Senate report argues. Tether, which is nominally based in crypto-friendly El Salvador, “has stated that its compliance with OFAC sanctions is ‘voluntary’ and that it follows ‘OFAC guidelines,’” the Senate report says. Owing to these favorable attributes, Tether “became a primary cryptocurrency for Iran, Hamas, Hizballah, and the Houthis beginning in 2023 and has expanded in scale since,” according to the report. Tether’s role in Iran’s shadow banking system, the report says, is enhanced by crypto exchanges like Bybit, Kyrrex, OKX, Gate, and Binance, and through “over the counter” exchanges and hawala networks. The consequences of these financial flows aren’t hypothetical. The Senate report links Tether as a funds transfer mechanism to Iranian proxies in the region, including Hizballah, the Houthis, and Hamas. Tether has also been used to make payments to secure components necessary to manufacture drones, the report says. The report concludes by arguing that “[s]tablecoin issuers with a significant nexus to the United States, particularly those that offer dollar-denominated stablecoins, should be subject to American sanctions law rather than being allowed to hide behind foreign jurisdictions.” Stablecoin issuers like Tether must be held accountable for repeated failures to prevent illicit finance and sanctions violations by law enforcement, the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and OFAC, the report argues. [Paying Subscriber Exclusive] OUSD Goes Live, Make Your Own Neobank, U.S. Sanctions Russia’s A7 Network As “Transnational Criminal Organization” OpenUSD, the stablecoin issued by the Open Standard consortium that includes Stripe, Visa, Mastercard, core providers, crypto firms, and numerous banks, went live last week. Social commerce platform Whop raised eyebrows in fintech by offering creators on its platform the ability to launch their own neobanks, which the company describes as “great businesses that are easy to run,” in just 15 minutes. And OFAC and FinCEN target Russia’s “shadow banking” A7 Network — more on these stories after the paywall.
Science Snapshots: October 4, 2026
Three new science finds: forest fragmentation alters temperatures, black-hole jets illuminate pre-existing gas, and butterfly wing patterns confuse predators.
ETSU reclaims rail with 14-3 rivalry win over Chattanooga.
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)— ETSU football reclaimed the Rail for the first time since 2018 on Saturday, defeating SoCon rival Chattanooga 14-3. The Buccaneers improved to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in SoCon play while snapping a six-game losing streak to the Mocs. ETSU has now won six consecutive conference games dating back to last season. […]
Business booming over White Sox postseason excitement
The start of the American League Division Series between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians is getting closer and excitement is growing.
Raiders Week 3 wide receiver snap and production review
It was the Brock Bowers show Sunday as the tight end took production away from the Las Vegas Raiders wide receivers
Show-Me-State Politics: SNAP changes impacting Missouri; November’s busy ballot
KY3’s Tyler Wayne and KY3 Missouri Capitol Bureau Chief Hannah Falcon look at this week in Missouri politics.
Neto: ‘Juventus changed a lot, positive Spalletti impact’
Neto admits Juventus has ‘changed a lot’ since he last played there in 2017, but he is feeling a ‘very positive impact’ with coach Luciano Spalletti.The goalkeeper was snapped up as a free age...
Adebayo responds to play-in talk and 10 snappy Heat comments. ‘Vice City’ on tap
Ten notable comments by Heat players and Erik Spoelstra this week. And the team is planning a ‘Vice City’ night.
Exynos 2700 Enters Mass Production, Claims Tipster, 10% Higher Volume Than Exynos 2600 & 10% Higher Multi-Core Performance Than Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Exynos 2700 is reportedly in mass production, a tipster claims, with 10% higher volume than Exynos 2600 and 10% faster multi-core speeds than Snapdragon
St. Louis restaurant hopes cooler weather can save business
The cooler weather is providing some hope for Marquita Mahon, owner of STL Steak and Cake in the Tower Grove South neighborhood of St. Louis. The business recently announced that if sales do not pi…
Washington scores three unanswered, knocks off Yankton
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Yankton made the trip to Sioux Falls on Thursday, and fell to Washington 3-1. The Bucks scored the first goal of the match early in the first half on a penalty kick from senior midfielder Antonio Guitron, as Yankton was looking to snap a four-match losing streak. Washington, however, answered […]
Local teen goes viral for trashcan cleaning business
YOUNGSVILLE, La. (KLFY) — A young entrepreneur in Youngsville has expanded his trash can cleaning business across Acadiana after overcoming online bullying. Ryder Royal, who launched the vent…
Richard Lamondin releases snappy second TV ad touting business background, Tallahassee plan
The new ad launches 33 days before Election Day.
There’s a Secret to Safeguarding Moms’ Mental Health. Or Is There?
Life's a breeze for new and expectant mothers, right? Their bodies "just know exactly what to do" to snap back after pregnancy. Having "a really consistent morning routine" works wonders. So does "remembering to slow down and breathe" and engaging in "open communication" with family and friends. Of course, none of these things can safeguard
Metro Detroit business remains closed after $100K theft, according to owner
21-year-old man arrested after employee found shot, killed at Richmond business
A 21-year-old man was arrested late Tuesday night after an employee at a Richmond business was found shot and killed Saturday morning.
Dahlin eager to build on last season after Sabres snapped playoff drought
Having enjoyed his first taste of the postseason last year, the 26-year-old Swede is hungry for more as a new season is set to begin.
Romanian political crisis deepens as parliament rejects PM nominee
A snap election is now possible but centrist President Nicușor Dan does not want a vote that would risk handing power to the far right.
Incredible news, wonderkid likely to make Liverpool debut
One of Liverpool's best wonderkids - arguably their outright best - is expected to make his his debut this season. We cannot wait.Liverpool are busy snapping up some of the biggest young talents aroun...
Exclusive: N.Y. House Democrats push for delay of state SNAP cost share
The law establishes an up to 15% state contribution rate, depending on the state’s error rate.
9,300 noncitizens in Illinois to lose Medicaid benefits due to changes by federal government
The new federal eligibility changes mean immigrants seeking asylum and those who entered the country through humanitarian parole will also lose health coverage.
Dearborn business concerned about Michigan Avenue-Telegraph Road construction: "It's very difficult"
SNAP and Americans’ Health
In 1964, when Congress passed the Food Stamp Act, the country faced a problem of inadequate nutrition among low-income Americans due to insufficient food. In response, the Food Stamp Program—today known as the Supplemental Nutrition...
Cairo eyes downtown entertainment district as city pushes nightlife
Cairo is moving toward creating a downtown entertainment district that could allow customers to carry alcoholic drinks outside participating businesses. The cit
Bruce Willis and daughter Tallulah share sweet moment in rare photo together
The snap comes nearly two months after the “Die Hard” alum attended his daughter’s wedding.
Better Business Bureau warns of scam targeting The Big E ticket buyers
CROMWELL, Conn. (WTNH) — The Better Business Bureau is warning fairgoers of a scam targeting The Big E ticket buyers after a Litchfield man lost more than $100 trying to get tickets. The BBB said T…
Science Hill High School holds microscope lab dedication
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Science Hill High School (SHHS) held a dedication event for its newly equipped microscope lab on Monday. The event highlighted the Johnson City Public Schools Fou…
Little Havana business owners call for e-scooter safety rules after crash leaving 1 dead, 1 in critical condition
How former Cyclones performed in Week 3 of the NFL
Nine former Iowa State football players recorded stats around the NFL during Week 3 and played a combined 332 snaps. Breece Hall – New York Jets In a 31-24 loss against the Detroit Lions, Hall started. He recorded 13 carries for 32 yards. Hall also hauled in three passes for 23 yards. Snap counts are […]
In Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed for the GOP
Johnson is an ally of President Donald Trump and is in no apparent danger of securing a sixth term in Congress. But high prices, the war in Iran and the dim economic mood provide a snapshot of the grim outlook for the party in power.
In GOP Speaker Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed for the party in power
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — The GOP's “Big Beautiful Bill” is rolling out in different ways across U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson’s home district — from steakhouse servers getting a tax break on tips to a community center where people line up for a free hot lunch as SNAP benefits are being cut.
Colts Edge Texans in Dramatic 19-17 Victory
The Indianapolis Colts finally got back into the win column Sunday, defeating the Houston Texans 19-17 in a thrilling AFC South battle at Lucas Oil Stadium. The victory snapped Indianapolis’ nine-game losing streak and gave the Colts their first win of the 2026 season. Shrader Comes Through The Colts leaned heavily on kicker Spencer Shrader…
U of I Extension announces new center focused on food, nutrition, health
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A center focused on nutrition research and health is coming to the University of Illinois campus. It’s called the Center for Food Systems, Nutrition Security an…
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns amid prolonged protests
Despite student-led protests and political unrest challenging his rule, Vucic intends to run in the snap elections.
Google Pixel can use Tensor as long as it wants; it’s all the other specs I’m jealous of
This week saw the debut of Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon chips and, with it, the usual onslaught of Tensor hate around...
Diamondbacks bullpen game disaster may cost them a playoff spot
The Diamondbacks snapped a six-game winning streak by losing a bullpen game that involved perplexing twists, turns and decisions.
Revolution’s win streak snapped in loss to Real Salt Lake
Sergi Solans scored two goals for RSL to beat the Revolution, snapping its own 13-game winless skid on Saturday.
Can Giannis Antetokounmpo Snap a Miami Heat Superstar Trend?
History shows the Miami Heat's blockbuster acquisitions often face first-year hurdles. Now, the Greek Freak aims to defy tradition and navigate a loaded Eastern Conference to secure an immediate title.
I wasn't sure about Googlebooks, but after playing with two Snapdragon-powered laptops, I'm actually considering switching
The best of Android and ChromeOS, together.
Xiaomi 18 Pro vs. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max: Video shows big difference between the two Leica main cameras
There are obvious and less obvious differences between the two new Leica camera flagships based on the 2 nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipsets. The difference between their main camera sensors is far from transparent, but it makes a major difference in daily life, as a comparison video demonstrates.
Qualcomm’s Next Flagship Snapdragon SoC To Target Higher Frequencies Of 5.40GHz While Sticking With TSMC’s 2nm N2P Node, But IPC Gains Are Rumored To Stay Under 10%
Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon flagship SoC aims for a massive 5.40GHz clock speed on TSMC’s 2nm N2P process, though rumored IPC gains remain under 10%
3 ways the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is actually worse than last year’s chip
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 cuts key features found on last year's Gen 5 chip. Is Qualcomm's new flagship processor a hidden downgrade?
Polls show a snapshot of Minnesota's political landscape
All Things Considered host Clay Masters and the MPR News politics team break down a week in Minnesota politics with a recap of the latest polling data.
Packers Film Room: Long snapping on kicks in Week 3
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Quick hitters: O-line health, safety depth and Dan Campbell’s first days in Detroit with Glenn
Allen Park — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell and quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell met with the media on Friday. Here are the noteworthy items from those conversations. Healthier up front, banged up in the back It’s good news, bad news on the injury front. First, the offensive line is going to be far closer to full strength with starters Blake Miller (knee) and Christian Mahogany (hip) on track to return to the lineup. That provides stability the offense lacked against Buffalo, particularly at right tackle, where backup Larry Borom allowed 11 quarterback pressures and committed a trio of penalties. Subscribe However, with that same unit, veteran Ben Bartch (foot) is likely to miss Sunday’s matchup with the Jets. The left guard competition that’s been ongoing since May has effectively been whichever option is healthy that week. In the back end, safety Thomas Harper (ankle) is also unlikely to be available on Sunday. That leaves the team precariously thin at the position following Avonte Maddox going on injured reserve this week. Christian Izien is expected to get the start alongside Chuck Clark. “Izzy's been working a lot back there and had a full week,” Campbell said. “And he's gotten a ton of work this week, a ton of reps, full-speed reps. ‘This is what you're going to do, this is the calls’ and just dousing him with full-speed reps and he's done a good job this week.” Safety depth is the bigger concern. The team is expected to count on some combination of Jalen Mills, who signed to the practice squad on Monday, Bishop Fitzgerald, the undrafted rookie poached off the Steelers’ practice squad on Tuesday, and rookie cornerback Keith Abney, who doesn’t have experience at safety. “I'll say this about Abney, man, for a rookie, he's a pretty dang smart, conscientious, aware football player that's got a ton of room to really take off,” Campbell said. “…He's young. He's another one, he just needs reps and reps. But, if we need it, that'll be a guy who may have to go in for us.” You can check here for the full injury report, with game designations, later this afternoon. Reflecting on the past Responding to comments made by Jets coach Aaron Glenn this week, Campbell reflected on his earliest days with the Lions, before the coaching staff had been fleshed out and it was just he and Glenn at the facility working through what they wanted things to look like. “It was just he and I in the lab,” Campbell said. The coach said the two would fill the whiteboard that remains in current coordinator Kelvin Sheppard’s office top to bottom with notes about philosophy, coaching style, team identity and the type of players they wanted to target. “He looks different than me,” Campbell said. “I'm taller, I'm whatever. He's quicker. All these different things, man, but we're really the same. I mean we're so much the same. And he's the defensive version, I'm the offensive version. He was my right hand man. …It was fun, man. Those were good days.” Campbell said it was one of the best and worst days of his life when the Jets hired Glenn to be their coach. “AG means the world to me,” Campbell said. “He's one of my dearest friends because I know what he's made of. “…It's because you know you're losing a little piece of you. That's what he meant to me and to us. So, that's hard.” Traits under center A couple of weeks back, Sheppard noted that Brunell had identified Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as the best prospect at the position ahead of the 2025 draft. On Friday, Brunell confirmed his evaluation and explained what he looks for when studying a young quarterback. Here’s the full answer: “Young quarterbacks, you have to look at everything, you know? I look at guys coming out of college just like I look at any free agents that we might be looking at, or guys that we might add to our roster. Do they take care of the ball? Are they on time? How is their decision-making? How are their feet? “It's tough because you look at a college player, you don't understand what they're trying to do offensively, what their reads are, but you can identify when a guy is accurate, obviously, and when the ball's getting there on time. If there are a lot of interceptions, it raises a red flag. And I think with a lot of the spread offenses of what you're seeing, when you see a young player and they're running some pro concepts and he's having to make protection calls, and he's getting the right play out of the run game, and when there's a lot on his plate and he's executing it very well, and he's managing all of that, that really jumps out at you. It’s really hard to find. “That's one thing we saw with Luke Altmeyer. He had a lot of experience. We call it, ‘Hey, he's playing quarterback.’ And what does that mean? It's not just completing passes. It's getting guys lined up, getting the right play, getting the protection call right, just fixing some problems, being able to progress (through reads). And there's still some young guys out there that can do that at a high level, which is good to see.” Regarding Altmyer, who competed for the team’s backup job through the offseason and currently resides on the practice squad, Brunell acknowledged physical development slows once the season starts, because there aren’t reps to go around. However, there’s still extensive mental development that’s ongoing. “The key for him is approach the game as if you're the starter, mentally,” Brunell said. “And that's really all you can do. Approach the game as if you're the starter and be good in the (class)room. You come in alongside Jared (Goff), and you come in alongside Josh (Dobbs) and (do) whatever they need. And if you get an opportunity to talk to Luke, he'll tell you he does have a lot of responsibilities besides just getting donuts for us on Saturday. “For him, it's mentally staying focused, and even though there's really no chance this Sunday of him playing, he has to approach it as if he's taking the first snap and playing the whole game. So what's our game plan? What are our checks? What are we anticipating? And then during the game, we keep him involved as far as looking at coverages and pressures. And so, really, for him, it's just a mental game. And for now, that's all we can do.” Reason for more zone The Lions have significantly increased their usage of zone coverage on defense this season. I asked Campbell if that was a reaction to their personnel or driven by the focus to generate more turnovers, given it can be easier to produce interceptions when you can keep eyes on the quarterback while playing zone. “I think it was a little bit of both,” Campbell said. “We just felt like this would suit us a little bit better up to this point, and then be disruptive and get takeaways, which worked well Week 1. We had two (opportunities) last week against Buffalo we weren’t able to get, but they’re there.” I followed up by asking how much the combination of heavy blitzing with the back end playing zone has contributed to some of the early-season coverage woes, since adding extra players to the pass rush means leaving the coverage short-staffed. “I mean, it’s challenging, and that’s why a lot of the things we’ve done in zone, for the most part, have been to reduce that stress level back there,” Campbell said. “But that also requires the front getting there. And if you don’t get there, we already kind of talked about that, but there (has to be) a trust there.” The alternative, Campbell explained is sending four and it taking longer for the rush to get home, which can create different problems for a defense. “You can bleed yards,” Campbell said about the strategy. “It gets a little longer and it’s dink-and-dunk and run after catch. …So, we do what we think is right by what we feel like our personnel (does well). But also the game plan, who you’re going in to play, the matchups, their offense. “We’re not stuck on one way.” Detroit Football Network is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
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