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On the Detroit Lions News Podcast, We will bring you everything Detroit Lions as well as the NFL. The newest Lions Podcast is here, and we will break it all down for you!

  1. 1d ago

    Lions vs Vikings Preview: Is Minnesota's 6-0 Record Misleading?

    The 6-0 Vikings come to Ford Field Sunday, and Joe Chapp and James (Section344Lions) break down whether Minnesota's record holds up. Their defense is elite, Kyler Murray has three touchdown passes all season, and their wins have come against the Dolphins, Colts, Saints and a winless Bucs team. Now they get Jared Goff, the best quarterback in the NFL against the blitz, and a rebuilt Lions offensive line. Also: Kerby Joseph back at practice, the Lions' ugly win over Green Bay, Jeffery Simmons to the Bears and the NFC trade frenzy, whether Brad Holmes finally makes a deadline move, trade targets like Charvarius Ward, Akeem Davis-Gaither and James Conner, and our prediction. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Lions beat the Packers: fumbles, defense and a wild Ford Field 8:47 Kerby Joseph returns to practice 14:00 Joey Porter Jr., Budda Baker and the safety market 16:59 Jeffery Simmons to the Bears and the NFC arms race 20:38 Will Brad Holmes finally make a deadline move? 29:02 Trade targets: Charvarius Ward, Akeem Davis-Gaither, James Conner 33:32 Lions vs Vikings: the Spider-Man meme matchup 38:05 Jared Goff vs Brian Flores and the blitz 42:07 Who have the Vikings actually beaten? 47:24 Kyler Murray and the 6-0 numbers 55:20 Lions pressure rate allowed: last year vs this year 57:10 Answering Vikings fans in the comments 1:03:56 Prediction Detroit Lions News Podcast is part of the JC Sports Detroit network. Watch on YouTube: Detroit Lions News Podcast Follow: @DLNPodcast on X | @onepridedet on Instagram linktr.ee/detroitlionsnewspodcast

  2. 4d ago

    Lions 20, Packers 17 Postgame: The Defense Wins It + Campbell's 4th-and-1 Call

    Joe Chapp breaks down the Lions' 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers. The defense held Green Bay to 324 total yards and 60 rushing. Brian Branch intercepted Jordan Love in his first game back, DJ Reed made the fourth-down stop at the 7, and Khalil Dorsey broke up key passes. Also: Dan Campbell's 4th-and-1 at his own 24 and what the analytics said, the officiating and the pool report from referee Alex Moore, Jameson Williams' second straight two-touchdown game, Amon-Ra St. Brown's 153 yards, Jared Goff's zero interceptions, Jake Bates' game-winner, and the turn to the Minnesota Vikings. CHAPTERS 0:00 Lions 20, Packers 17: the box score 1:15 Best the defense has looked all year 8:11 Pregame keys: red zone, run game, pass rush 9:21 Turnover battle and Brian Branch's return 10:59 Hidden yardage: penalties and drops 12:04 Live chat: Golden and Watson held under 100 13:54 The 4th-and-1 at the 24: why Campbell went for it 19:00 DJ Reed and Khalil Dorsey 21:34 Keith Abney's rookie season 23:32 Jack Campbell leads in tackles 23:47 The officiating 25:35 Campbell's postgame explanation 29:38 Offensive mistakes: Gibbs fumble, Goff snap 30:50 Jameson Williams' second straight 2-TD game 32:01 Amon-Ra St. Brown's 153 yards 33:26 Jared Goff: zero interceptions 35:28 Emmanuel Acho's "coaching malpractice" take 38:25 Live chat: the refs 41:31 Goff's 18th game-winning drive as a Lion 41:56 Pool report: St. Brown penalty, intentional grounding 44:17 Jake Bates is 7-for-7 45:27 Postgame quotes: Gibbs, Mays, Jameson Williams 47:48 Did the Lions get away with one? 52:57 Tomlin vs. Garrett on the 4th down 57:07 Every game comes down to three or four plays 59:56 LaPorta's catch on the final drive 1:00:42 Wrap and Vikings week

  3. Oct 22

    Lions vs Packers Preview: Green Bay Hasn't Played Anyone + LaPorta Fallout

    The Packers visit Ford Field Sunday, and Joe Chapp and James (Section344Lions) break down why this is Green Bay's first real test. Their schedule so far has been full of backup quarterbacks, and now they face Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Also: Sam LaPorta's Pardon My Take comments and what's really holding up his extension, the Tucker Kraft and Kyle Pitts comps, NFC playoff seeding, Bill Barnwell's Khalil Mack trade idea, the 5-0 Vikings, and our prediction.   Chapters 0:00 Lions-Packers week 3:41 Sam LaPorta's Pardon My Take comments 10:48 Agent Jack Bechta and the guaranteed money question 13:08 The Tucker Kraft and Kyle Pitts comps 22:51 J.J. McCarthy, the Giants and the Vikings 29:43 NFC seeding: why the 5 and 6 seeds matter 35:03 Bill Barnwell's Khalil Mack trade idea 39:19 Seahawks, Rams and the wild card race 44:14 Green Bay's backup quarterback schedule 48:40 First-quarter starts 49:47 Four keys: pass rush, tackling, Watson, hidden yardage 55:36 Why this game matters after last year's sweep 58:55 Red zone mismatch and Jahmyr Gibbs 1:00:30 Brian Branch's return and Keith Abney 1:06:29 Fourth downs and points per drive 1:08:56 Jared Goff at Ford Field 1:17:13 Kevin O'Connell, Brian Flores and the Vikings 1:20:25 NFC North stakes and prediction 1:23:07 Wrap-up Detroit Lions News Podcast is part of the JC Sports Detroit network. Watch on YouTube: Detroit Lions News Podcast Follow: @DLNPodcast on X | @onepridedet on Instagram linktr.ee/detroitlionsnewspodcast

  4. Oct 12

    Detroit Lions FINALLY Look Right? 45-21 Win Over Cardinals

    The Detroit Lions are heading into the bye week at 3-2 after a convincing 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Detroit started slowly, but once the offense got rolling, the Lions took complete control. Jared Goff delivered another turnover-free performance, Jahmyr Gibbs exploded on the ground, and the defense finally showed signs of fixing one of its biggest problems: allowing explosive plays. On this Detroit Lions News Podcast postgame reaction, Joe breaks down: • Why the 45-21 win matters even against Arizona • Detroit's ugly first-quarter start • Jared Goff and Jahmyr Gibbs taking over • The Lions defense limiting explosive plays • Why the run defense was especially encouraging • Brian Branch and Cade Mays potentially returning after the bye • Devin White and Tom Kennedy injury updates • Detroit entering the bye at 3-2 • Why the next stretch against the NFC North will define the season Detroit's performance wasn't perfect, but the Lions accomplished the most important thing: getting a win before the bye and putting themselves in position to get healthier for the second half of the season. SUBSCRIBE to the Detroit Lions News Podcast for Lions news, reactions, analysis, stats, PFF grades, previews and postgame coverage. CHAPTERS 0:00 Lions beat Cardinals 45-21 1:09 Detroit's slow start is still a problem 2:24 Second-quarter explosion changes everything 3:55 Goff and Gibbs take over 5:00 Why the Lions defense impressed 5:48 Detroit finally limits explosive plays 8:31 Brian Branch and Cade Mays returning 10:49 Lions enter the bye at 3-2 11:38 Dan Campbell's game ball for Dan Miller 14:00 Run defense answers a major concern 15:52 Devin White and Tom Kennedy injury updates 16:37 Historic Lions scoring pace 17:25 Can Detroit replicate this performance? 18:25 Lions secondary and McCreary discussion 19:54 The NFL season is a marathon 20:37 Why Detroit can still improve 22:52 NFC North games will define the season 23:09 Final thoughts

  5. Oct 8

    Is Kelvin Sheppard the Problem? Lions Defense + Cardinals Preview

    Is Kelvin Sheppard the Problem? Lions Defense + Cardinals Preview The pressure is mounting on Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. Joe Chapp and James break down Sheppard’s comments to the media, Dan Campbell’s concerns about trust and discipline, Detroit’s defensive personnel, the coverage breakdowns and why the Lions continue to generate pressure without consistently getting stops. Could Detroit realistically make a defensive coordinator change during the season? We discuss Casey Rogers, Jim O’Neil and other possibilities — while explaining why the Lions’ best outcome is still Sheppard finding a way to fix the defense. We also discuss Brian Branch’s potential return, whether Ennis Rakestraw deserves a larger role, the Lions’ blitz strategy and how Detroit compares to the defense Aaron Glenn left behind. Then it’s on to Lions vs. Cardinals. Detroit faces an Arizona team with dangerous weapons including Trey McBride, Michael Wilson and Jeremiah Love. Can Jared Goff and the Lions offense finally start fast? Can Detroit contain McBride? And is this the game where the Lions defense finally turns the corner? CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome + Kelvin Sheppard reaction 02:08 Dan Campbell: Trust and defensive discipline 07:21 Brad Holmes and Detroit's defensive personnel 11:25 Does Detroit have enough defensive talent? 17:52 Sheppard responds to criticism of the defense 22:20 Could Detroit change defensive coordinators? 27:56 Brian Branch's potential return 34:46 Sheppard defends Detroit's blitz calls 41:55 Pressure without defensive stops 43:59 Aaron Glenn comparison + run defense 51:21 Should Ennis Rakestraw start? 54:01 Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals preview 58:13 Why Detroit's offense needs to start faster 1:03:43 Arizona Cardinals offensive weapons 1:10:24 How Detroit can handle Trey McBride 1:11:49 Drew Petzing returns to Arizona 1:16:00 Should Detroit take the opening kickoff? 1:18:44 Cardinals' fast starts vs. Lions' slow starts 1:21:13 Kelvin Sheppard facing mounting pressure 1:24:05 Lions-Cardinals game information + final thoughts Follow the Detroit Lions News Podcast for Detroit Lions news, analysis, game previews, postgame reaction and weekly discussion throughout the season. Hosts: Joe Chapp and James

  6. Oct 2

    Did the Lions Miss on Joey Porter Jr.? Panthers Up Next

    Did the Lions miss an opportunity by not trading for Joey Porter Jr., or was the price simply too high? Joe Chapp and James Nahikian break down the Joey Porter Jr. situation, Detroit’s need for help in the secondary and what Brad Holmes could do next as the Lions evaluate potential cornerback and safety additions. Then it’s on to the Carolina Panthers. We preview the matchup, including Jameer Gibbs against Carolina’s run defense, Bryce Young against Detroit’s pass rush, Jared Goff versus the blitz, the Panthers’ offensive-line issues, Detroit’s defensive adjustments, potential weather implications and the biggest keys to a Lions victory. Plus, we discuss whether the Lions defense is beginning to turn the corner and why the next two games could tell us much more about Detroit heading toward the bye. Detroit Lions News Podcast — year-round Lions news, analysis, game previews, postgame reaction, roster moves and trade discussion. 0:00 Intro 1:08 Did the Lions Miss on Joey Porter Jr.? 6:47 Was a Second-Round Pick Too Much? 15:23 Detroit’s Investment in the Secondary 19:48 Blockbuster Lions Trade Idea 25:14 Other Cornerback & Safety Trade Targets 30:39 Ennis Rakestraw and the Lions Secondary 32:52 What Improved Against the Jets? 35:20 Kelvin Sheppard Changes the Blitz Rate 40:15 How Concerned Should We Be About the Lions Defense? 46:48 Detroit’s Improved Time to Pressure 50:54 Lions vs. Panthers Preview + Betting Market 55:14 Bryce Young vs. Lions Pass Rush 57:20 Biggest Matchup: Detroit’s Run Game 1:00:39 Jameer Gibbs & Sam LaPorta Could Feast 1:01:00 Weather Could Impact Lions vs. Panthers 1:05:59 Panthers Offensive Line vs. Detroit Pass Rush 1:09:38 Why This Is a Huge Game for Detroit 1:11:37 Panthers Run Defense Has a Major Problem 1:15:07 Jared Goff vs. Panthers Pressure & Blitz 1:15:49 Drew Petzing’s Extra Motivation 1:20:41 Lions’ NFC North & Playoff Outlook 1:24:44 Key to the Game: Start Fast 1:25:37 Third-Down Defense Is Critical 1:27:23 Red-Zone Defense Has to Improve 1:27:42 Final Lions-Panthers Outlook 1:29:44 Spread, Over/Under & Final Thoughts 1:30:00 Outro

  7. Sep 27

    Lions 31, Jets 24: Gibbs Goes OFF + Detroit Defense Shows Progress

    The Detroit Lions improve to 2-1 with a 31-24 win over the New York Jets. Joe Chapp breaks down Jahmyr Gibbs’ huge three-touchdown performance, Jared Goff’s efficient afternoon, Detroit’s five-sack defensive effort and the improvements the Lions showed after a difficult start to the season. We also discuss Christian Izien’s impact at safety, Blake Miller’s strong performance, the Lions’ improved pass protection and the defensive concerns that remain after New York scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. Topics include: • Jahmyr Gibbs: 99 rushing yards, 65 receiving yards and 3 total TDs • Jared Goff and Detroit’s passing offense • Lions offensive line and Blake Miller • Detroit’s 5 sacks and 7 QB hits • Christian Izien and the Lions secondary • Kelvin Sheppard’s defensive adjustments • Detroit’s red-zone defense • The Jets’ fourth-quarter comeback • What the Lions need to improve before facing Carolina Detroit Lions News Podcast covers Lions news, analysis, previews and postgame reactions throughout the 2026 NFL season. 00:00 Lions Beat Jets 31-24 — Postgame Reaction 01:26 Detroit Wins Time of Possession & Controls the Game 03:09 Jahmyr Gibbs Takes Over — 3 Total Touchdowns 05:24 Lions Defense Shows Progress 06:55 Kelvin Sheppard & Second-Half Defensive Concerns 08:45 Red Zone Defense Still Needs Improvement 09:55 Christian Izien’s Huge Game at Safety 12:47 Ennis Rakestraw & Lions Secondary Step Up 13:53 Jets’ 14-Point Fourth-Quarter Comeback 14:21 Gibbs Scores the Go-Ahead Touchdown 15:48 Jared Goff’s Efficient Performance 16:29 Blake Miller Shuts Down David Bailey 17:51 Lions Stop the Jets’ Run Game 18:53 Looking Ahead to Panthers on Sunday Night Football 21:55 Why Detroit’s Defense Still Needs Time 22:59 Jared Goff Joins Elite NFL Company 23:38 Skyler Gill-Howard Gets Offensive Snaps 25:20 Final Thoughts on Lions 31, Jets 24

  8. Sep 25

    Lions-Jets Week 3 Preview: Can Kelvin Sheppard Fix Detroit’s Defense?

    Can Kelvin Sheppard fix the Detroit Lions defense against the New York Jets? Joe Chapp and James Nahikian break down the Lions-Jets Week 3 matchup and the changes Detroit must make on defense. The discussion covers Detroit’s blitz and coverage problems, third-down and red-zone failures, communication breakdowns and whether the defense should return to more man coverage. Joe and James also examine Geno Smith, Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, Blake Miller vs. David Bailey and the best offensive approach for Jared Goff and the Lions. Plus: betting-line movement, early sharp action, game predictions and why this could be a prove-it game for Kelvin Sheppard. Subscribe to the Detroit Lions News Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@detlnpodcast More Detroit sports coverage: https://jcsportsdet.com Odds and betting percentages were current at the time of recording.   Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Detroit Lions News Podcast 00:57 Fallout from the Buffalo loss 05:59 Why the Jets game is a defensive litmus test 09:23 Lions defense by the numbers 17:52 Man coverage, zone coverage and blitzing 21:26 Has Detroit’s defense been overworked? 28:34 Is another cornerback really the answer? 32:36 Using the pass to establish the run 38:19 Packers concerns and the NFC landscape 43:49 Is the Jets defense really elite? 44:58 Blake Miller vs. David Bailey 50:09 How Detroit should attack New York 53:52 The Jets’ ball-control formula 55:26 Detroit’s third-down and red-zone crisis 59:53 Is Kelvin Sheppard’s job under pressure? 1:08:11 Lions-Jets prediction 1:08:21 Betting line and sharp-money discussion 1:11:20 A referendum game for the defense 1:11:59 Detroit’s NFC North opportunity 1:15:17 Final thoughts

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