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The Detroit Lions Podcast

The Detroit Lions Podcast

The Detroit Lions Podcast is an independent, fan-run show covering the Detroit Lions every day — and has since 2015. Hosted by Chris with co-host and managing editor Jeff Risdon, the show breaks down every game with live post-game call-in shows, works through the roster and the schedule, and goes deep on the NFL Draft. Over 1,000 episodes in, it"s one of the longest-running Lions podcasts anywhere: no corporate desk, no borrowed takes, just people who have only ever covered this one team. Whether

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63:17

Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals Post Game Show -...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/10/12

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. They will start with the game result, then identify the decisive sequences, momentum swings, and

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24:14

Daily DLP: Week 5 vs Cardinals preview, final injury...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/10/10

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 the Lions will win. As Jeff Risdon noted, Arizona has allowed at least three touchdown passes in each

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57:04

Bisch and Brown: Lions Collapse in Carolina and...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/10/09

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 problem, not a talent problem. As Russell Brown detailed, Carolina repeatedly created free-access throws

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25:05

Daily DLP: Branch Returns, Laporta Contract Impasse...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/10/08

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 defensive development because he adds playmaking and restores order in the secondary. Dan Campbell said it is

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30:30

Daily DLP: Week 4 Film Notes, Dan Speaks & More -...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/10/07

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 more base? Yes. As Jeff Risdon noted on the Detroit Lions Podcast, when Detroit rushed four with three

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26:40

The Grey Area - the Defensive Struggles Continue in...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/10/06

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 answers weekly, not platitudes. That means reassessing Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and

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34:45

Daily DLP: The morning after Lions ugly loss to...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/10/05

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 preparation failed against the Carolina Panthers. Jeff Risdon said the head coach did not have his coaches or

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71:43

Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers Post Game Show -...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/10/05

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 ET on Sunday, October 4. Detroit Lions Post Game Result and Reaction We begin with the game result and

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43:22

Bish & Brown: Detroit Lions Vs. Carolina Panthers...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/10/03

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 Lions right tackle Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs and Detroit’s motion-heavy

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27:13

Daily DLP: Lions vs. Panthers Week 4 matchup preview...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/10/02

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 Panthers offense? Yes, the Lions defensive front has the advantage and will dictate this game. The Carolina

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23:36

Daily DLP: Joey Porter Jr. traded, but not to the...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/10/01

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 miss by not matching Dallas for Joey Porter Jr.? No. The value was tempting, but the schematic fit and

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22:52

Daily DLP: Top Lions D takeaways from Week 3 vs Jets...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/09/30

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 even a few zone blitz looks, and the timing, spacing, and tackling improved. As Jeff Risdon noted, the

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30:45

The Grey Area - the Lions Down the Jets

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/09/29

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 Lions quarterback Jared Goff is operating the attack with total command and precision. As Michael Grey

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34:36

Lions vs Jets: Morning after recap and Week 3 game...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/09/28

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 timely stops. Detroit has scored 31 in three straight, and after a slow start the offense stacked four

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80:18

Detroit Lions vs New York Jets Post Game Show -...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/09/27

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 discussion starts when the game ends and continues as the biggest moments, decisions, and performances come

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38:23

Bish & Brown: Detroit Lions Vs. New York Jets Preview

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/09/26

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 script that drains clock and sets up play action. Scott Bischoff said the Lions should “run the ball real

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15:53

Daily DLP: Week 3 Injury Report and Replacements -...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/09/25

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 injury report? Only two Lions appear on the report, and both are out. Left guard Ben Bartch is out with

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26:23

Daily DLP: Kelvin Sheppard Talks, Fixing His Lions...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/09/24

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 Jeff Risdon noted, Detroit blitzed on over half of the snaps against Josh Allen, the highest of the

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79:40

Detroit Lions Pose More Questions Than Answers

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/09/24

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 conclusions. A 1-1 Detroit Lions record can be interpreted several ways. It can be viewed as an

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39:06

Daily DLP: Talking injuries, Lions Week 2 loss with...

The Detroit Lions Podcast ·

2026/09/23

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 impressive as hoped for from a stadium perspective, and that's before even talking about the terrible

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