The Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions Podcast 1 269 episodes Nov 10, 2026
The Detroit Lions Podcast is an independent, fan-run daily show covering the Detroit Lions and has been running since 2015. Hosted by Chris with co-host and managing editor Jeff Risdon, it breaks down every game, including live post-game call-in shows, and discusses the roster, schedule, and NFL Draft in depth. With over 1,000 episodes, it is one of the longest-running Lions podcasts and remains focused solely on this one team. Whether the Lions are rebuilding or contending, the show covers it win, lose, or heartbreak.
Episodes
The Grey Area: Lions Win Again in the Brawl for the NFC North
The Detroit Lions defense delivered the win in Miami and now sets the team’s identity. Detroit allowed no touchdowns, stacked a fourth straight week of improvement in yards and points allowed, and carried an offense that produced 19 points. As Michael Grey emphasized, the defense repeatedly bailed out short fields and miscues.
Did the defense win the game in Miami?
Yes. Detroit’s defense allowed z
Daily DLP: Morning-After Reaction to Lions Win in Miami - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions beat the Miami Dolphins 19-9 because the defense overwhelmed Miami and the front four controlled the game. Detroit’s offense underperformed, hurt by interior line issues and one interception, but four field goals and airtight red zone stops sealed it. The fixes up front must happen before New England in Germany.
Why did Detroit’s offense sputter in Miami?
Protection and run-game
Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins Post Game Show - Detroit Lions Podcast Reacts
Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins Week 9 post game reaction and analysis for the 2026 NFL season live.
Detroit Lions Post Game Show
Chris and Michael Grey go live following the Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins matchup at Hard Rock Stadium. This Week 9 road game is part of the 2026 Lions season, and the show begins with the game result before moving directly into the decisions, performances, and piv
Detroit Lions Driving Through Adversity
Detroit Lions Week 9: Vikings win, Jack Campbell questions, trade deadline talk, and Dolphins.
Detroit Lions Podcast episode 622 goes live at 11:00 a.m. ET with Chris and Jeff Risdon. The 2026 Lions season has reached Week 9, and the conversation centers on how Detroit keeps moving through adversity without losing sight of the details that decide games.
What the Vikings win revealed
Chris and J
Daily DLP: Lions Week 8 film notes, Jack Campbell update and more Detroit Lions Podcast
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell is recovering with full lower-body mobility, and the priority is his long-term health rather than any return-to-play timeline. He is still working on his upper body per his own statement. As Jeff Risdon emphasized, Detroit will support him without pressing for specifics. Head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes have fostered the team-first lock
Daily DLP: Takeaways From Week 8, Injuries & More - Detroit Lions Podcast
A banner victory for the Detroit Lions over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8 showcased how well the Lions' team is playing more consistently to its potential. Unfortunately, the team lost two linebackers and suffered some other key injuries in the victory in Ford Field.
Is Jack Campbell done for 2026, and how will Detroit replace him?
Yes, as Jeff Risdon said, it is safe to presume Detroit plays 20
The Grey Area: A Somber Win Over the Vikes
Jack Campbell received positive news after his injury, per Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, and Detroit paired that relief with a signature, problem-solving win over the Minnesota Vikings. The staff pivoted personnel and formations to unlock the run game and quarterback Jared Goff closed it out in winning time.
What is the latest on Jack Campbell, and who replaces him at linebacker?
Dan Camp
Daily DLP: Morning-After Reaction to Lions Emotional Win Over Vikings - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-15 by pairing a suffocating defense with a downhill, duo-and-power rushing plan that produced 230 yards. Detroit stacked a third straight week of step-forward defense and rode running back Jahmyr Gibbs. An emotional Jack Campbell injury paused play, then leaders steadied the group and closed it out.
Did the Detroit Lions win with defense again?
Yes.
Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Post Game Show - Detroit Lions Podcast Reacts
Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings Week 8 post game reaction, analysis and live calls with NFL fans.
Detroit Lions Post Game: Week 8
Chris and Michael Grey host this live Detroit Lions post game show for Week 8 of the 2026 Lions season. The matchup is Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings, played Sunday, November 1, with a 1:00 pm ET kickoff at Ford Field. Detroit is home for this regular season NFL
Daily DLP: Lions Vs. Vikings Preview With Andrew Harbaugh - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions have the edge over the unbeaten Minnesota Vikings because quarterback Jared Goff will punish Brian Flores' all-out blitzes behind Detroit’s improved pass protection. The Vikings have not faced an offensive line of this caliber, and a one-score game tilts to Detroit if the Lions stay on schedule and protect the ball.
What will decide Lions vs Vikings in Week 8?
Jared Goff versus B
Detroit Lions Driving Toward the Top - Detroit Lions Podcast
Detroit Lions 2026 analysis: Packers fallout, Kerby Joseph and a Minnesota Vikings preview.
Packers Win and the Reaction
Episode 621 is live tonight at 9:00 p.m. ET with Chris and Jeff Risdon leading the weekly Detroit Lions Podcast roundtable. The Lions are coming off a win over the Green Bay Packers, and the conversation did not end with the final whistle. We’ll review the performance, sort th
Bish & Brown: Detroit Lions Vs. Minnesota Vikings Preview - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20 to 17 to move to 4 and 2, and Week 8 hinges on how Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff attacks Minnesota’s blitz. He has 12 touchdowns and zero interceptions when blitzed, and the defense tightened with Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch back and Detroit Lions safety Kirby Joseph returning to practice.
What did Detroit actually gain in the 20-17 win
Daily DLP: Lions game film notes vs Packers Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions fixed their pass defense by playing Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch next to Detroit Lions safety Keith Abney. The pairing cut miscommunications, created range, and produced on-ball plays, which, as Jeff Risdon emphasized, set the tone in the win over the Green Bay Packers and validated improvements seen since Arizona.
How big was Brian Branch's return to the Detroit Lio
The Grey Area: Packing Up Green Bay
The Detroit Lions will beat the Minnesota Vikings if Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Lions center Cade Mays nail the protection calls against Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ pressure. Detroit’s defense is surging since Week 4, and Lions head coach Dan Campbell’s trust-first approach is working. Clean run-game execution will unlock Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and finish d
Daily DLP: Morning after reaction to Lions win over Packers Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20-17 on Jake Bates's walk-off field goal because the defense controlled the game and Jahmyr Gibbs executed winning situational football. Green Bay went 5-for-15 on third downs with only four rushing first downs and 274 passing yards on 45 attempts. Detroit improved to 4-2.
How did the Detroit Lions close out a 20-17 win in Green Bay?
The defense set th
Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers Post Game Show - Detroit Lions Podcast Reacts
Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers post game coverage for Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season starts here.
Chris and Michael Grey go live after Detroit’s home matchup with Green Bay at Ford Field. This Detroit Lions post game show starts with the game result, then puts the biggest moments, turning points and tactical decisions into context. No guesswork and no waiting until the next day. The reaction be
Daily DLP: Lions-Packers preview w/ Justis Mosqueda Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions win Sunday by controlling the ball with heavy personnel and running directly at the Green Bay Packers’ thin defensive line. Green Bay is blitz-happy and built to create free rushers, not defend 12 and 13 personnel for four quarters. Detroit’s physical offensive line and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs give them the clearest edge.
How should the Detroit Lions attack the Pa
Bish & Brown: Detroit Lions Vs. Green Bay Packers Preview - Detroit Lions Podcast
The path to a Detroit Lions win in Week 7 is clear: deny Green Bay the double dip, cap vertical shots, and let the middle-of-the-field passing game set the tone. Detroit is first in the NFL with 20 sacks to this point, and its outside-zone run game and play-action answers are in position to punish heavy zone.
How do the Lions stop Green Bay’s double dip and deep shots?
Win the opening sequencing b
Daily DLP w/ Dr. Liao: Breaking down Lions medicals ahead of Packers in Week 7
The Detroit Lions are healthy out of the bye and Lions defensive back Brian Branch will return on October 25 to a full workload. Doctor Jimmy Liao said Detroit will start him and keep him near 90 to 100 percent of snaps, with cramps the only watch item. Depth pieces are trending up too.
Will Brian Branch play a full workload right away?
Yes. Doctor Jimmy Liao said the Lions do not ease players bac
Detroit Lions Podcast Roundtable: Breaking Out Of The Bye
Detroit Lions Week 7 preview: Green Bay Packers, bye-week returns, and the 2026 season outlook now.
Episode 620 of the Detroit Lions Podcast brings Chris, Jeff Risdon, Michael Grey, Scott Bischoff and Russ Brown together live at 7:30 p.m. ET. The weekly roundtable resets the Detroit Lions 2026 campaign after the bye and turns directly toward Sunday’s Week 7 visit from the Green Bay Packers at For
Daily DLP: Brian Branch's impact on Detroit's D, plus Kerby? - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions exited the bye with 100 percent practice participation, and safety Brian Branch’s return restores a physical, tone-setting edge to the defense. This health reset arrives ahead of back-to-back home games against the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, a stretch Jeff Risdon said can launch the Lions to NFC favoritism.
Are the Detroit Lions finally healthy after the bye?
Yes. A
The Grey Area: Out of the Bye Week and Into the Fire
The Detroit Lions must start stacking wins out of the bye, beginning with a home win over the Green Bay Packers. Head coach Dan Campbell says the team is ascending, and the path is clear, fix the back-seven coverage, get defensive back Brian Branch on the field, and keep quarterback Jared Goff’s turnover-free heater rolling.
Are the Detroit Lions ready to stack wins out of the bye?
Yes, and Dan Ca
Daily DLP: Lions Bye Week Morning-After Reaction - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions are good enough to win the NFC right now. Week 6 volatility underscored that the league is wide open, and Detroit advanced in key defensive metrics without playing. As Jeff Risdon noted, the Lions improved three spots in QB passer rating allowed on their bye while maintaining an explosive offense.
Are the Detroit Lions built to win the NFC today?
Yes, the NFC path is open and Det
Daily DLP: Lions Bye Week Mailbag - Detroit Lions Podcast
It's the bye week for the Detroit Lions. That means mailbag time for the Daily DLP!
DLP host Jeff Risdon fielded many good questions from the Detroit Lions Podcast Patreon Slack channel as the team rests for the NFL Week 6 on a bye. Many of the questions involved similar themes are were merged together for brevity.
Among the questions:
--What defensive backs can be realistic trade targets for t
Daily DLP: 3 Lions to Injured Reserve - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions placed offensive lineman Ben Bartch, wide receiver Tom Kennedy, and linebacker Devin White on injured reserve. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had already indicated Kennedy and White were headed to IR, and Friday made it official. As Jeff Risdon explained, Detroit can cover punt returner, linebacker and offensive line from within.
What exactly changed on the Detroit Lions r
Daily DLP: Talking Lions, bye week with Brett Whitefield Detroit Lions Podcast
The bye week is a good time for reflection on the Detroit Lions and the first five weeks of the NFL season. To help digest the bye and offer a different look at the team, the Daily DLP welcomes Brett Whitefield to the show.
Whitefield is, among other things, the COO of Fantasy Points. The site goes beyond fantasy football and deeper into analytical analysis and team/player tendencies. Formerly t
Daily DLP: Lions Bye Week Stat and PFF Grade Check - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions are a real contender because they pair the NFL’s No. 1 offense with a league-leading pass rush and the NFL’s best tackling, leaving third-down defense and coverage communication as the focus areas. At 3-2 and trending up, Detroit’s path is clear, defined by data and fixable issues.
Are the Detroit Lions actually a contender through five weeks?
Yes, the data backs it up. Detroit o
The Grey Area - Post-Cards From the Edge
The Detroit Lions stabilized their season by cranking up man coverage to 31 percent against the Arizona Cardinals after 15.5 percent through four weeks, and by riding Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff’s elite form. That defensive shift steadied Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard’s unit into the bye and aligned with Jared Goff’s 12 TD, 0 INT, 1,485-yard five-week surge.
Did the
Daily DLP: Morning After Reaction to Lions Win Over Cardinals - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions flattened the Arizona Cardinals 45-21 to move to 3-2, turning a disastrous first quarter into a blowout. A fourth-down strike to Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta ignited seven straight scoring drives, and Detroit’s defense delivered five consecutive three-and-outs while holding Arizona to 37 rushing yards on 16 attempts.
What flipped the game after the ugly start?
A fourth-dow
Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals Post Game Show - Detroit Lions Podcast Reacts
Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals Week 5 post game reaction, NFL analysis, live presser, and calls.
Detroit Lions Post Game: Week 5 in Arizona
The Detroit Lions face the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 5 road test at State Farm Stadium during the 2026 Lions season. This live Detroit Lions post game show begins after the game, with Chris and Michael Grey sorting through what happened and what it means
Daily DLP: Week 5 vs Cardinals preview, final injury reports Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions will beat the Arizona Cardinals and enter the bye at 3-2. Arizona owns the NFL’s worst pass defense by yards per attempt at 8.6 and a 114.9 opponent passer rating, and its offense averages only 4.5 yards per play. Detroit holds the per-play advantage and a cleaner injury outlook.
Will the Detroit Lions beat the Arizona Cardinals before the bye?
Yes, the matchup favors Detroit and
Bisch and Brown: Lions Collapse in Carolina and Lions-Cardinals Preview
The Detroit Lions are 2-2 because defensive coordinator Collins Sheppard’s scheme is broken, not because the roster lacks talent. The defense has ignored opponent tendencies, surrendered 11 passing touchdowns and 127 points in four games, and forced the offense to play perfect, as the hosts made clear.
What is actually wrong with the Detroit Lions defense?
It is a rules, alignment, and game-plan p
Daily DLP: Branch Returns, Laporta Contract Impasse and More - Detroit Lions Podcast
Brian Branch returned to practice for the Detroit Lions, and his post-bye return resets the secondary and the defense tone. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell highlighted his instinctive, violent play and alignment reliability. Nobody expects him to play against Arizona, setting up Green Bay as the natural target.
How big is Brian Branch’s return for the defense?
It is the week’s biggest defens
Daily DLP: Week 4 Film Notes, Dan Speaks & More - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions must lean on a four-man rush on defense and chase 35 points on offense every week. Jeff Risdon's tape study shows Detroit's coverage holds up best in base with four rushing and three linebackers, while Dan Campbell explicitly challenged the offense to hit 35 a game. Brian Branch's return after the bye should help stabilize the slot.
Should the Detroit Lions stop blitzing and play
The Grey Area - the Defensive Struggles Continue in Carolina
Dan Campbell must change how the Detroit Lions run their defense now, up to and including a coordinator change, to save a 2-2 season. Detroit has allowed 1,695 yards in four games and players admitted they have no answers. The offense must start fast, but the crisis is preparation and communication.
What is Dan Campbell’s immediate move to save the season?
He must own the defense and deliver clear
Daily DLP: The morning after Lions ugly loss to Panthers Detroit Lions Podcast
Dan Campbell did not have the Detroit Lions ready, and his game plan failed in a sloppy loss to the Carolina Panthers. Misaligned defense, unnecessary blitz calls, and a penalty-riddled offense squandered chances. As Jeff Risdon stated, this one falls on Dan Campbell, and the margin for error is gone.
What was the single biggest reason the Detroit Lions lost?
Dan Campbell’s game plan and preparati
Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers Post Game Show - Detroit Lions Podcast Reacts
Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers post game reaction for Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season.
Jeff Risdon and Michael Grey go live after the Detroit Lions visit the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Week 4. This is the complete Detroit Lions post game destination for the result, the live post game presser, detailed game analysis and live listener calls. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 pm E
Bish & Brown: Detroit Lions Vs. Carolina Panthers Preview
The Detroit Lions beat Carolina by running straight at a defense allowing 5.7 yards per carry and by leaning on a four-man rush that creates pressure on 46.5 percent of dropbacks. Add clean fourth-and-1 decisions and sharper answers versus zone, and those 31-point outings finally become a wire-to-wire win.
How should Detroit attack Carolina's defense?
Pound the rock, then punish zones. Detroit Lio
Daily DLP: Lions vs. Panthers Week 4 matchup preview Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions should dominate the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Ford Field. Carolina’s offense is shorthanded up front and at receiver, and its defense is thin at cornerback and soft against the run. With Detroit ranking third in total pressures and second in sacks, as Jeff Risdon noted, the matchup tilts hard toward the Lions.
Will the Detroit Lions defense control Bryce Young and the Panthe
Daily DLP: Joey Porter Jr. traded, but not to the Lions Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions were right to pass on trading for Dallas Cowboys cornerback Joey Porter Jr. at Dallas’s price. The compensation was manageable, but Detroit’s increasing zone usage and the contract dynamics made the fit inefficient. As Jeff Risdon stated, Detroit inquired after Week 1 yet did not match the Cowboys’ offer. The bigger question is, did they even try to match?
Did the Detroit Lions m
Daily DLP: Top Lions D takeaways from Week 3 vs Jets Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions defense progressed by leaning into more Cover 3 zone against the New York Jets. That structural shift stabilized the back seven, let safety Christian Izien thrive, and paired with a breakout from cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr., it produced tighter coverage and a takeaway for safety Chuck Clark.
Did the Lions’ shift to more Cover 3 zone work?
Yes. Detroit mixed more Cover 3 and ev
The Grey Area - the Lions Down the Jets
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is shredding the NFL through three games, posting 802 yards, 8 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and 70.6 percent completions. He went 14-for-14 against the blitz for 148 yards and a score on Sunday. Detroit is 2-1 with a 31 points-per-game offense, and the mandate now is stabilizing the defense.
Is Jared Goff running the NFL’s most efficient offense?
Yes. Detroit L
Lions vs Jets: Morning after recap and Week 3 game breakdown
The Detroit Lions beat the New York Jets 31-24 to move to 2-1, delivering a third straight 31-point game and closing it with timely pressure. Detroit’s offense flowed under Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, and the defense produced the decisive blitz to finish a competitive game at Ford Field.
Are the Lions winning the way they are built?
Yes, they are winning behind a 31-point offense and
Detroit Lions vs New York Jets Post Game Show - Detroit Lions Podcast Reacts
Detroit Lions vs New York Jets Week 3 post game coverage, analysis, live presser, and calls.
Chris and Michael Grey go live after the Detroit Lions host the New York Jets at Ford Field in Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season. This Detroit Lions post game show begins with the game result and an immediate reaction to what unfolded in Detroit. No waiting for the next morning and no rehearsed takes. The dis
Bish & Brown: Detroit Lions Vs. New York Jets Preview
Detroit’s path to a get-right win over the New York Jets is clear, run heavy tempo to control the game, targeted help for rookie tackle Blake Miller, and simpler, cleaner coverage on defense. Scott Bischoff emphasized running it early, and Russell Brown stressed forcing New York into uncomfortable offense by sustaining drives.
Can Jared Goff control tempo against the Jets?
Yes, with a run-first sc
Daily DLP: Week 3 Injury Report and Replacements - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions enter Sunday relatively healthy, with only two players on the injury report and both already ruled out. Left guard Ben Bartch and safety Thomas Harper are out, while Detroit Lions guard Christian Mahogany returns to start at left guard, not listed at all. As Jeff Risdon noted, that is a clear boost before the New York Jets visit Ford Field.
Who is in and out on the Detroit Lions
Daily DLP: Kelvin Sheppard Talks, Fixing His Lions Defense - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions must throttle back their blitz rate, simplify coverage rules, and let the front four win against the New York Jets. Detroit has allowed 15 explosive plays of 20-plus yards in two games, more than any NFL team, because frequent blitzing exposes an injury-thinned secondary. Rotate the line and play sound, not cute.
Are the Detroit Lions blitzing too much to win right now?
Yes. As J
Detroit Lions Pose More Questions Than Answers
The Detroit Lions are 1-1, and two weeks have created more questions than answers.
What Does 1-1 Actually Tell Us?
Episode 619 brings Chris and Jeff Risdon together for the weekly Detroit Lions Podcast roundtable, live at 7:30 p.m. ET. After two full weeks of the 2026 NFL season, the Lions have delivered enough evidence to start asking serious questions, but not nearly enough to support sweeping
Daily DLP: Talking injuries, Lions Week 2 loss with Dr. Liao Detroit Lions Podcast
The Daily DLP welcomes Dr. Jimmy Liao to the show to break down the Lions injury situations, plus a review of the experience of the Week 2 game in Buffalo's new station.
Dr. Liao made the trip to Buffalo for Detroit's road game, and he reports on the perspective of being a Lions fan in the stadium for the blowout loss to Josh Allen and the Bills. The Highmark Stadium experience wasn't as impress
The Grey Area - Getting Defensive in Week 3
The Detroit Lions must overhaul how their defense is coached and coordinated to contend. Dan Campbell said "we are responsible as coaches" and called the issues fixable and about basics, yet trust on defense has already cracked through two weeks. Detroit should handle the New York Jets in Week 3, but the defensive leadership question still defines the ceiling.
What is really holding back the Detro
Daily DLP: Lions vibe check after Week 2 Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions must simplify coverage and play their drafted defensive backs against the New York Jets in Week 3. Detroit allowed 71 points in two games, and working out veterans Jordan Fuller and Jalen Mills does not fix communication issues. Youth, clarity, and accountability win snaps and the game.
What is the single biggest defensive fix?
Simplify the coverage rules and play the young corne
Bish & Brown: Recapping the 1-1 Detroit Lions After Buffalo - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions defense is broken, not banged up. Through two games it has allowed 72 points and over 900 yards, with 13 explosive plays of 20+ yards and 18 penalties compounding the damage. The issues are schematic, communication, and usage driven. Coaching adjustments and lineup changes must happen immediately.
What exactly failed on defense?
Cohesion and coverage integrity collapsed. Receiver
Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills Post Game Show - Detroit Lions Podcast Reacts
Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills Week 2 reaction, analysis, live presser, and listener calls.
Detroit Lions Post Game Reaction
Chris and Michael Grey go live after the final whistle from Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season. This is the place for an immediate Detroit Lions post game reaction, a clear account of the game result, and a full breakdown of how the night unfol
Daily DLP: Lions-Bills morning after takeaways from Week 2 Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions defense has no identity and got exposed in a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills, falling behind 21-0 before settling in. Detroit surrendered six touchdowns and has allowed 63 first downs in two games, a crisis that demands immediate scheme clarity and personnel adjustments before Week 3.
Why did Detroit fall behind 21-0 so fast?
Because the defense failed on early downs and the offe
Lions vs Bills: Last-minute thoughts and final score prediction Detroit Lions Podcast
Can Detroit run on Buffalo’s front without Blake Miller and Christian Mahogany?
Yes, the run game is there to attack, but losing two starters changes the approach. Detroit Lions right tackle Blake Miller and Detroit Lions left guard Christian Mahogany being out put more on Detroit Lions tackle Larry Borom and on the scheme.
The Bills show 3-4 defensive looks that Detroit has historically attacked
Daily DLP: Lions keys to victory vs Bills in Week 2
The Detroit Lions beat the Buffalo Bills by capitalizing on Josh Allen’s turnover chances, matching Buffalo’s heavy 13 personnel with linebackers, and attacking inside on both lines. As Jeff Risdon noted, the Bills ran almost 50 percent of their offense in 13, and Detroit’s base answers that look while avoiding explosive, broken plays.
What is the one blueprint for a Detroit Lions win in Buffalo?
Daily DLP: Week 1 film takeaways, PFF scores, rookies shine and more Detroit Lions Podcast
The Daily DLP for Tuesday, September 15th looks at some of the broad-stroke takeaways from the Lions Week 1 win over the Saints. We also delve into the PFF team scores and grades, and offer what we can on the Joey Porter Jr. situation with the Steelers.
Detroit’s defense was dominant early in the game, but the Saints adjusted to the pressures and the spacing. New Orleans took advantage of some p
The Grey Area - Saints vs Lions
The Detroit Lions are 1-0 after a messy overtime escape against the New Orleans Saints but the win is the bottom line. Detroit produced a needed late scoring drive, survived a two-point try in OT, and, as Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell stressed, now must clean up the sloppiness while banking the result.
Why does the Week 1 win matter more than the mess?
Because 1-0 is all that counts. Dan C
Daily DLP: Live Takeaways the Morning After Lions Win Over Saints
The Detroit Lions won because their defense suffocated the New Orleans Saints early and Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs delivered 29 carries for 156 yards and two touchdowns. The first six Saints possessions produced almost nothing, then Detroit capitalized with takeaways before hanging on through fatigue and late-game turbulence.
How did Detroit's defense take control early?
Detroit dictated the
Detroit Lions & New Orleans Saints Post Game Show - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions are back, and the first real answers of the 2026 season arrive Sunday afternoon at Ford Field. Detroit opens against the New Orleans Saints at 1 p.m. ET, and the Detroit Lions Podcast post game show goes live immediately after the final whistle with Chris and Michael Grey breaking down everything that mattered.
This is more than a final-score reaction. Week 1 is the first meani
Lions-Saints Preview W/ Adam West of Saints Block Podcast - Detroit Lions Podcast
Ahead of the Week 1 matchup between the Detroit Lions and the New Orleans Saints, the Daily DLP welcomes Adam West of the Saints Block Podcast to preview the game.
West provides a nice overview of where Saints fans are at with their team, noting that many see some parallels between Year 2 under head coach (and former Lions QB) Kellen Moore and where the Lions were with Dan Campbell back in 2022.
Daily DLP: Tom Kennedy is back, injury updates and reaction to Rams-49ers
The Detroit Lions finalized the 53 by naming wide receiver Tom Kennedy the primary punt returner, with kick-return work also in his hands for Week 1. That stabilizes special teams and clarifies the RB2 rotation with Jacob Saylors and Sione Vaki. Detroit opens against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field as a seven point favorite.
Is Tom Kennedy really the Lions’ primary returner in Week 1?
Yes, th
Bish & Brown: Lions Vs. Saints Week 1 Preview
The Detroit Lions will open Week 1 by attacking the New Orleans Saints with aggressive, overloaded pressure looks and a clean, timing-based offense under offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. Expect multiple-front packages on defense and early, easy touches for running back Jahmyr Gibbs while quarterback Jared Goff operates behind a steady line.
Will the Detroit Lions defense get aggressive with mul
Daily DLP: Lions 1st Injury Report and Lessons From NE vs SEA - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions enter Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints with an encouraging injury report. No player would have been sidelined on Wednesday’s estimated practice, and only three defenders were limited, positioning the defense to hunt takeaways that decide games. As Jeff Risdon explained, that is Detroit’s actionable edge.
Is the Week 1 Detroit Lions injury report actually good news?
Yes. The
Detroit Lions 2026 Season Preview Roundtable - Detroit Lions Podcast
Detroit Lions 2026 Season Preview Roundtable
The waiting is over. The NFL season opens tonight, and by Sunday afternoon the Detroit Lions will finally begin answering the questions that have followed them through an unusually eventful offseason.
On the Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris, Jeff Risdon, and Michael Grey come together for the Detroit Lions 2026 Season Preview Roundtable, a full examinat
Daily DLP: Roster Moves, Captains, Defending vs 13 Personnel and More
A busy Labor Day in Detroit Lions land requires a few quick-hit takes from the Daily DLP for Tuesday, September 8th.
First and foremost, the Lions made some roster moves. LB Joe Bachie is now on the active 53-man roster. Bachie fills one of the two openings and will likely play only on special teams, though he did have a decent training camp and preseason on defense, too. The Lions re-added RB J
Daily DLP: Comparing Week 1 Starting Lineups 2025 vs 2026
Today’s Daily DLP looks back at Week 1 of the 2025 season. We compare the Detroit Lions starting lineup in that game against the Green Bay Packers, a game we’d all rather forget, and the expected starting lineup for the Lions in Week 1, when Detroit hosts the Saints this coming Sunday.
Some things are constant. The exceptional talent at the skill positions, led by QB Jared Goff, WR Amon-Ra St. B
[617] Detroit Lions 2026 Offseason Retrospective - Detroit Lions Podcast
Detroit Lions 2026 Offseason Retrospective
The NFL season is finally here, which makes this the right moment to stop looking forward for an hour and look back at how the Detroit Lions got here.
The 2026 offseason began with a 9-8 season that felt like a hard reset after two years of NFC North contention. Since then, Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell have reshaped the roster, changed the offensive l
Daily DLP: Talking Lions Injuries, Outlook With Dr. Jimmy Liao
The Detroit Lions must manage running back Jahmyr Gibbs’ snaps because Isaiah Pacheco faces a multi-month back recovery and Brian Branch is tracking for an October return. Sam LaPorta looks ready now, but ongoing back management matters. Waiving Seth McLaughlin and Jabari Small preserved flexibility amid concussion timelines.
Why were Seth McLaughlin and Jabari Small waived instead of placed on IR
Bish & Brown: Lions 53-Man Roster Review - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions built their 53 around an attacking defense and flexible offense. They kept waves of defensive linemen to stunt and overload, and they set a short-term interior offensive line and running back plan until injuries clear. Jacob Saylors is RB2 while Isaiah Pacheco is on IR for the first four games.
What does the 53-man roster say about the Lions identity on defense?
The Lions will at
Breaking Down Brad Holmes Presser and More Lions Roster Moves - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Daily DLP for Thursday, September 3rd is a meaty one. Lions GM Brad Holmes and Assistant VP Ray Agnew met with the media on Wednesday and brought up a number of topics worthy of discussion.
From the Terrion Arnold timing and replacement plan, or lack thereof, to adding more juice to the defensive line with players like rookies Skyler Gill-Howard and Eric O'Neill, Holmes and Agnew handled que
Daily DLP: Tyler Conklin Returns, Pacheco to IR and More - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions placed running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four weeks. Detroit also re-signed tight end Tyler Conklin to the 53-man roster, restoring depth at tight end without changing the offensive identity. These moves clarify early running back roles and the immediate return game plan.
Why did the Detroit Lions put Isiah Pacheco on IR now?
Because his b
The Grey Area - Things I Think I Think
The Detroit Lions will lean on a fierce defensive line and Dan Campbell’s back-to-basics reset to cover a thin secondary in Week 1 at the New Orleans Saints. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is the roster’s oldest player at 31, the team is younger, and Jameson Williams is primed for a massive year, but RB2 remains unsettled.
Did Dan Campbell’s reset make the Detroit Lions better right now?
Yes
Daily DLP: Breaking Down Lions Practice Squad & Moves to Get There
The Daily DLP from the Detroit Lions Podcast dives deep into the team’s initial 14-man practice squad signings on Monday.
Before getting into the players who constitute the Lions practice squad, host Jeff Risdon reviewed some of the more intriguing, surprising moves to get to the 53-man roster. Wide receiver Greg Dortch getting cut and now moving onto the Buffalo Bills remains a head-scratcher f
[616] Detroit Lions Cut Roster to 53 - Detroit Lions Podcast
Detroit Lions Cut Roster To 53
The preseason is over. The evaluations are finished. Now comes the part of the NFL calendar that can change careers in a single phone call.
The Detroit Lions close August with their 53-man roster cutdown deadline arriving at 6 p.m. Sunday, only one day after a 25-16 preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts. By the time Chris and Jeff Risdon go live at 8 p.m. on
Daily DLP: What We're Watching in the Lions Preseason Finale - Detroit Lions Podcast
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Daily DLP: Lions 53-Man Roster Projection - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Daily DLP and host Jeff Risdon walk listeners and viewers through the latest Detroit Lions 53-man roster projection ahead of the team's final preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Daily DLP: Lions Takeaways From Preseason Win Over Commanders
The Daily DLP breaks down the Detroit Lions preseason victory in Ford Field over the Washington Commanders. What can be taken away from the game, from the players and how they performed, to the overall Lions team and depth.
There were a couple of unfortunate injuries that have led to some roster changes. Can the new additions make enough of an impression in a short amount of time?
Host Jeff Ris
Lions vs Commanders Preseason Preview, What to Watch for - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Detroit Lions will use the Washington Commanders preseason home game to sort interior offensive line depth, clarify wide receiver three, and test nickel rotations while select starters play, as Dan Campbell stated. The order of substitutions will tell the story. Coaches want second-game data points on risers and rebound candidates.
Which starters will play and why does it matter?
Some Detroit
Daily DLP: Mid-Preseason Mailbag - Detroit Lions Podcast
The Daily DLP goes through listener mailbag questions culled from the Detroit Lions Podcast Patreon Slack channel. Lots of great questions that host Jeff Risdon offers his best knowledge and insight to answer as cleanly and succinctly as possible.
Among the questions:
What are the biggest changes to the Lions offense under Drew Petzing so far?
Can we trust in the changes we're seeing in the pra
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