Detroit Lions News - A Detroit Lions Podcast

The Detroit Lions welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers to Ford Field in a game that could define the rest of the season.

Detroit must win all three remaining games to have a real shot at the playoffs — and that puts the spotlight squarely on a defense that has struggled at the worst possible time.

In this episode, Joe Chapp breaks down:

• Kelvin Sheppard’s comments and why they don’t match the numbers

• The worst run-defense perform...

The Detroit Lions drop a 41–34 offensive shootout to the LA Rams in a game that was far closer than the final score suggests — until one disastrous quarter changed everything.

In this Detroit Lions News Podcast Postgame Show, host Joe Chapp breaks down how the Lions matched the Rams punch-for-punch statistically, why a five-yard third quarter ultimately decided the game, and how injuries to Brian Branch, Sam LaPorta, and Kirby Jose...

The Detroit Lions head to Los Angeles as underdogs—but this matchup is far closer than the narrative suggests.

In this episode of Detroit Lions News Podcast, we break down why the Lions and Rams are ironically similar teams across the board: offensive efficiency, pass protection issues, play-action reliance, and red-zone execution. We dig into the real numbers behind the matchup, why this game feels like a race to 30 points, and ho...

In this episode of the Detroit Lions News Podcast, James and Joe break down a critical "Dallas Week" matchup. With the Lions sitting at 7-5 and playoff odds swinging violently, the guys analyze whether the season is slipping away or if a turnaround is imminent.

Topics Discussed:

• Lions vs. Cowboys Preview: Why Dallas is a "Paper Tiger" on the road and the specific stats that favor a Detroit victory.

• Aidan Hutchinson & Th...

We analyze the film clips, pressure rates, PFF metrics, and drive-killing penalties that cost Detroit a winnable game. We also evaluate Jared Goff’s performance under heavy pressure, the impact of losing Sam LaPorta and St. Brown, and how the Lions’ defense — despite being healthy — is playing worse than last season.

Then we look ahead to Detroit’s playoff future. With Dallas and the Rams looming, can the Lions still secure a posts...

The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers collide on Thanksgiving in a divisional battle with massive NFC North implications. In this episode, we break down every key matchup, injury update, and advanced stat that will shape Thursday’s game. Using full tape study and data analysis, we examine how Jared Goff, Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Detroit’s top-10 defense match up with Jordan Love, Romeo Doubs, Josh Jacobs, and a Green Bay team...

The Detroit Lions escaped New York with a wild 34-27 overtime win in one of the ugliest — but most important — games of the season. In this episode, we break down how Detroit played three quarters of C-minus football, yet found a way to dominate the fourth quarter and overtime behind monster performances from Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Aidan Hutchinson.

We dive into Dan Campbell’s postgame comments, how Detroit overcame a...

Detroit Lions News Podcast breaks down the Lions’ matchup with the New York Giants — a game Detroit must control. We look at why Dan Campbell never loses two straight, how the Lions’ elite defense matches up with a battered Giants offense, and why this week should be a run-game explosion. We also dive deep into Jackson Dart vs. Jameis Winston, the Giants’ historically bad run defense, Detroit’s bounce-back tendencies, injury storyl...

The Detroit Lions lose 16–9 in Philadelphia in one of the ugliest games of the Dan Campbell era. In today’s Detroit Lions News Podcast, we break down everything that went wrong — from missed opportunities, fourth-down decisions, an abandoned run game, protection issues, and a rare off-night for Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Penei Sewell.

We also discuss why the defense wasn’t the problem, how the Eagles simply stuck with the r...

The Detroit Lions News Podcast dives deep into the biggest NFC showdown of the year: Detroit Lions vs. Philadelphia Eagles. This episode breaks down every key matchup, advanced metric, and critical game-swinging factor heading into Sunday Night Football.

We unpack Dan Campbell taking over play-calling, how Detroit’s offense now ranks among the most efficient units in the NFL, and why the analytics show the Lions have multiple match...

Dan Campbell officially took over play-calling duties — and the results spoke for themselves. Joe Chapp and James break down the Detroit Lions’ dominant win over the Washington Commanders, including offensive fireworks from Jared Goff, Jameer Gibbs, and Jameson Williams. They dive into Dan Campbell’s postgame comments, how his leadership reshaped the offense overnight, and what it means heading into a primetime showdown with the Ph...

The Detroit Lions’ loss to the Minnesota Vikings wasn’t just a bad game — it was a lesson in execution and perspective. Joe Chapp and James break down what really went wrong: brutal third downs, special teams meltdowns, and the John Morton discourse that has fans divided.

They also dive deep into:

• Why Brad Holmes didn’t “go all in” at the trade deadline

• Justin Rogers’ viral take comparing the Eagles’ Jalen Phillips trade to...

The Detroit Lions fall 27–24 to the Minnesota Vikings in one of their most frustrating games under Dan Campbell. From special teams breakdowns to third-down nightmares, Joseph Chapp breaks down every reason the Lions gave this one away — including coaching miscues, penalties, and offensive play-calling that simply didn’t cut it.

Hear Dan Campbell and Jared Goff’s postgame reactions, why the “Johnny Mo laboratory” has officially run...

Joe Chapp and James dive deep into a huge week in Detroit — Aidan Hutchinson’s massive 4-year, $180M extension and what it means for the Lions’ future. They break down Brad Holmes’ cap genius, how this deal keeps Detroit’s young core intact, and why the culture in Allen Park is setting the new NFL standard.

Then it’s all eyes on the matchup ahead: Lions vs. Vikings. The guys preview the game, explain why Jared Goff and Jahmyr Gibbs...

In this week’s Detroit Lions News Podcast, host Joe Chapp welcomes co-host James back to the show as they dive deep into the Lions’ post-bye outlook. From the Vikings’ QB chaos to the Lions’ elite defensive metrics — including their top-ranked DVOA and Hutchinson’s league-leading pressures — the guys break down why Detroit’s defense has become a nightmare for opponents.

They also discuss Carson Wentz’s injury fallout, J.J. McCarthy...

The Detroit Lions make a statement under the lights! In this postgame episode, we break down Detroit’s 24–9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — a defensive clinic led by Kelvin Shepard’s unit that held Baker Mayfield and the Bucs to just 3.9 yards per play.

Host Joseph Chapp dives deep into how the Lions overcame major injuries, what Dan Campbell and Jared Goff said postgame, and why this defense might be the best we’ve seen in the...

Host Joe Chapp breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Detroit’s Monday Night Football clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. From injury updates and depth chart changes to Dan Campbell’s reaction to the New York call controversy, this episode delivers a complete preview of the Lions’ path to victory.

Key topics:

• Updated injury reports for both Detroit and Tampa Bay

• X-factors: Jared Goff vs. Baker Mayfield

• Defensiv...

Detroit’s loss in Kansas City wasn’t about effort—it was about points. With a depleted secondary, this always profiled as a “race to 30,” and the Lions simply didn’t finish laps: 2 red-zone trips, just 1 TD, 297 total yards, 17 points. KC ran 62 plays to Detroit’s 53 and went 4-for-6 in the red zone. The ground game vanished after a bully-ball opening drive (under 100 rushing yards), and matchup plans—isolating KC’s LBs—never trans...