Matt Shepard and Sean Baligian return with a spirited post-game breakdown after the Lions rediscover their rhythm on offense. From Dan Campbell taking back play-calling duties to Jared Goff’s leadership and a renewed ground attack, the guys dissect what went right and what still needs work ahead of Detroit’s massive showdown with Philadelphia.

The conversation widens to Matthew Stafford’s late-career brilliance, whether the Seahawks might secretly be the NFC’s most complete team, and why the Rams–Lions trade remains one of the NFL’s rare win-wins. Then it’s baseball time: Shep & Sean debate whether the Tigers should deal Tarik Skubal, the looming impact of the 2027 MLB lockout, and what it all means for Detroit’s rebuild.

They wrap with college football playoff talk, expanding formats, and a heartfelt reflection on Thanksgiving traditions and family coming home for the holidays — proving once again that Shep & Sean is as much about life as it is about sports.

Matt Shepard and Sean Baligian dig into a brutal Lions loss to the Vikings and the fan overreactions that followed. The guys debate Detroit’s offensive line woes, what Brad Holmes should do at the trade deadline, and whether one bad Sunday means it’s time to panic.

From there, Shep and Sean pivot to the diamond, weighing in on Tarik Skubal’s Cy Young chances, the Dodgers’ spending spree, and why no one should apologize for “buying” a championship. Finally, they close with a look at the Red Wings’ promising start and whether this young team is the real deal as Thanksgiving approaches.

With trademark wit and banter, it’s another all-in episode of Shep & Sean — where Detroit sports meets hard truth and humor.

Matt Shepard and Sean Baligian break down a jam-packed week in sports, starting with the unlikely World Series story of the Toronto Blue Jays’ rookie phenom and the economics shaping baseball’s future. The conversation shifts to the Tigers’ uphill climb, looming MLB labor tensions, and what’s really coming in 2027.

From there, Shep and Sean turn their attention to the gridiron, from Heisman chatter and college football chaos to Michigan State’s search for the right coach (and why “safe hires” never win big). They wrap with a deep dive into the Detroit Lions’ rise as one of the NFL’s smartest franchises and a heartwarming hockey moment that’ll change how you see Brad Marchand.

Smart, sharp, and packed with passion — this week’s Shep & Sean is a must-listen for Detroit sports fans.