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The Detroit Lions Podcast

The Detroit Lions Podcast

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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 the Lions are rebuilding or contending, we're on it — win, lose, or heartbreak. One Pride. Daily Football
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  • Detroit Lions 2026 Season Preview Roundtable - Detroit Lions Podcast

    Detroit Lions 2026 Season Preview Roundtable - Detroit Lions Podcast
    Sep 10 2026
    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 examination of what this team is, what it could become, and what Lions fans should watch as the 2026 season begins. Detroit opens Sunday at Ford Field against the New Orleans Saints, but the bigger conversation is about the next 17 games and whether this roster can put the disappointment of 2025 behind it. What Should Lions Fans Expect From the 2026 Offense? The offense still begins with Jared Goff, but it will not look exactly like the unit Lions fans have grown accustomed to watching. Drew Petzing takes over as offensive coordinator, bringing a different voice and fresh concepts to an offense that still possesses some of the best skill talent in the NFL. Jahmyr Gibbs enters the season as the unquestioned centerpiece of the backfield, with Isiah Pacheco unavailable to begin the year. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams give Goff two proven difference-makers outside, while Sam LaPorta remains capable of punishing defenses that devote too much attention elsewhere. The biggest question is up front. Penei Sewell has moved to left tackle, rookie Blake Miller opens at right tackle, and Juice Scruggs steps into the middle while Cade Mays recovers. Detroit is also still sorting through its options at left guard. If that reconstructed offensive line settles quickly, the Lions have enough firepower to remain one of the NFL's most difficult offenses to defend. If it does not, everything becomes harder. Defense, Injuries, and the Players Who Must Step Forward Detroit's defense may ultimately determine the ceiling of the 2026 Lions season. Aidan Hutchinson remains the player every opposing offense must account for first, and Detroit has invested in creating more help around him. The challenge is turning that depth into consistent pressure rather than relying on Hutchinson to manufacture disruption by himself. The secondary enters September under greater strain. Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch will miss the opening portion of the season, forcing Detroit to lean on its veteran depth while waiting for two of its most important defenders to return. That puts added pressure on the corners, the pass rush, and the communication throughout the back end. Sunday's matchup with New Orleans provides an immediate test. Chris Olave gives the Saints a legitimate problem for Detroit's secondary, while New Orleans brings a defensive front capable of testing the rebuilt Lions offensive line. How Confident Should We Be in the Detroit Lions? That is where the roundtable gets interesting. Is this a playoff team? Can Detroit reclaim the NFC North? Which young player makes the leap? What position group carries the most risk? What has to happen for the Lions to become a serious January threat? Chris, Jeff, and Michael will make their predictions, identify breakout candidates and potential trouble spots, discuss the floor and ceiling of the Lions roster, and put their confidence levels on the record before the first snap of the season. The roster still features Goff, Gibbs, St. Brown, Williams, Sewell, Hutchinson and Alim McNeill. The talent is real. So are the questions. Join us live for the Detroit Lions 2026 Season Preview Roundtable as we tell Lions fans what to expect, what to watch, and what will ultimately determine whether 2026 becomes the rebound season Detroit believes it can deliver. #DetroitLions, #Lions, #DetroitLionsPodcast, #OnePride, #DetroitLions2026, #LionsSeasonPreview, #LionsRoster, #JaredGoff, #JahmyrGibbs, #AidanHutchinson, #AmonRaStBrown, #JamesonWilliams, #DanCampbell, #NFL2026, #LionsVsSaints #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #detroitlions2026 #detroitlionsseasonpreview #lionsseasonpreview #2026lionsseason #lionsroster #detroitlionsroster #jaredgoff #jahmyrgibbs #aidanhutchinson #drewpetzing #dancampbell #lionsvssaints #nfcnorth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Daily DLP: Roster Moves, Captains, Defending vs 13 Personnel and More

    Daily DLP: Roster Moves, Captains, Defending vs 13 Personnel and More
    Sep 8 2026
    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 Jabari Small and OC Seth McLaughlin back to the practice squad, while placing OL Mason Miller on practice squad IR. That effectively ends Miller's season, which is a disappointment for a player who showed some promise as a developmental center. Dan Campbell laid out the team's RB2 role, making sure that Sione Vaki was prominently featured in his answer. Vaki and Jacob Saylors will both earn reps, and Campbell called it a committee situation behind All-Pro starter, Jahmyr Gibbs. The Lions named seven team captains. That's a lot of leadership and it reflects just how strong the high-end portion of Detroit's roster looks. Finally, a look at how the team fared defensively when facing 13 personnel. Spoiler alert: it wasn't pretty, especially against the pass. We offer reasons why that might change for the better in 2026 too. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #sionevaki #jacobsaylors #jahmyrgibbs #sethmclaughlin #masonmiller #jabarismall #13personnel #lionsrostermoves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Daily DLP: Comparing Week 1 Starting Lineups 2025 vs 2026

    Daily DLP: Comparing Week 1 Starting Lineups 2025 vs 2026
    Sep 7 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. Brown and RB Jahmyr Gibbs, is back and arguably better than ever with the growth of WR Jameson Williams. The tight end room is deeper, and so is the overhauled offensive line. Trading out some starters up front opens some questions about just how good the line will be, but Tate Ratledge and Christian Mahogany should be better in their second year together as the starting guards. Defensively, the Lions dramatically improved along the front four. It’s a deeper group and a more dynamic pass rush room. The days of Marcus Davenport starting across from All-Pro Aidan Hutchinson are a distant memory. The biggest change on defense is at safety. Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph entered the 2025 season as the NFL’s best safety tandem. Neither will be on the field until at least Week 5. The Lions will rely on veteran newcomer Chuck Clark and a combination of Avonte Maddox and Thomas Harper to fill the void. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #aidanhutchinson #djwonnum #tyleikwilliams #alimmcneill #jaredgoff #amon-rast.brown #samlaporta #jahmyrgibbs #righttacklequestion #safetygroupstepback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
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