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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

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

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

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

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

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

The Detroit Lions lose 41-31 in Orchard Park, and the defense is now allowing a touchdown on 67% of opponent drives since halftime of Week 1 — 10 touchdowns on 15 drives. We go through the full stat pack: zero three-and-outs forced, 5.6 yards per rush allowed, James Cook at 6.4 per carry, Buffalo 9-for-12 on third down and 5-for-5 in the red zone. Jared Goff threw for 327 and four touchdowns and it didn't matter. Plus: the pass rush wasn't the problem (19 pressures), the coverage numbers by corner, Larry Borom's night in place of Blake Miller, and why the Jets game with Aaron Glenn on the other sideline is the real test. 0:00 Lions lose 41-31 1:20 10 touchdowns on 15 drives 7:20 Stop saying it's talent 10:20 The 1981 Colts comparison 16:45 Two-game defensive splits 25:50 The blitz problem 32:30 James Cook, 6.4 per carry 35:45 Aaron Glenn and the Jets trap game 41:00 Zero three-and-outs 42:45 Panthers, Bengals, historic comps 51:10 James's tweet 54:50 Pass rush pressure numbers 55:10 Coverage report by corner 57:15 Borom and the offensive line 58:45 Wrapping up

Lions 31, Saints 30 in overtime. Up 21-0 and it nearly got away — but the problem wasn't who everyone thinks it was. James was at Ford Field. We go through the third-quarter snap chart, Tyler Shough's second half, Jahmyr Gibbs' workload, the Pacheco news, and what Kelvin Sheppard has to fix before Thursday night in Buffalo. 0:00 Intro: Saints at Ford Field, Bills on a short week 1:47 The Q3 snap chart — where the game turned 3:04 Tyler Shough's second half 4:41 James at Ford Field: 21-0, then the turn 6:15 Missed opportunities: the drops, the reverse, the holding call 6:58 The 4th-and-12 blitz that kept it alive 7:39 How they somehow stopped the 2-point try 8:52 BREAKING: Pacheco back surgery 10:14 The backup running back problem behind Gibbs 15:28 O-line: Ratledge, Bartch, and Blake Miller's debut 16:34 Chase Young never lined up over Miller 19:55 Tomlin on why defenses started slow league-wide 22:56 26 pressures: the front seven showed up 24:49 Linebackers and the banged-up secondary 26:08 Rapoport: 12-week timeline on Pacheco 26:42 "Offensive jitters" — is the offense actually fine? 31:29 Jameson Williams vs. Kool-Aid McKinstry 32:51 4-for-5 in the red zone and the new OT rules 37:10 LaPorta and Brock Wright in the run game 43:36 Campbell on Gibbs' workload: drink a lot of Gatorade 46:04 This is a Gibbs game: the Buffalo mismatches 49:12 To the defense — what the All-22 showed 51:34 Kellen Moore outclassed Sheppard 56:30 Blitz rate, 86 snaps, and the run defense 1:04:04 13 personnel and 75% under center 1:05:37 Three takeaways 1:09:59 Run it out of shotgun 1:14:34 Bills preview: Josh Allen and the MVP case 1:16:52 The hardest game on the schedule 1:21:23 Wrap and Thursday plans

Detroit survives 31-30 in overtime after building a 21-0 lead and giving all of it back. Full postgame breakdown of Lions vs. Saints in Week 1. The defense held New Orleans to 111 yards in the first half, then gave up 284 over the final 25 minutes — including 8.3 yards per play in the fourth quarter. The offense opened with 121 yards in the first quarter and managed 40, 77 and 61 the rest of the way. Third down was 5-for-13, with Detroit averaging over six yards to go in the two quarters they scored three points in. What went right: 165 rushing yards, 14 points off two takeaways, five sacks, no interceptions from Jared Goff, a nine-minute edge in time of possession, and a 10-play, 70-yard overtime drive without a single third down. Then it's Buffalo on Thursday — a four-day turnaround, Jahmyr Gibbs coming off 34 touches, Detroit's first-ever primetime meeting with the Bills and the first game at the new Highmark Stadium. Plus: Christian Mahogany's scan, TJ Lang's defense of Kelvin Sheppard, and Dan Campbell's postgame.   0:00 Lions 31, Saints 30 — Week 1 Is The Ultimate Liar 1:50 The Box Score vs. What Actually Happened 4:00 The Positives: Run Game, Takeaways, Clock 5:10 What Changed At Halftime? 111 Yards To 284 7:30 The Offense By Quarter: 121, 40, 77, 61 9:40 Goff's 5.3 Yards Per Attempt, Jamo's Rough Day 11:20 34 Touches For Gibbs — Is That Sustainable? 15:40 The Drive Charts: Why The Defense Was Gassed 18:00 Petzing vs. Morton, And The Bills Measuring Stick 20:40 Was New Orleans Actually Good? 24:15 TJ Lang Defends Kelvin Sheppard 27:35 Mahogany Scan Update 28:30 Looking Ahead: Thursday Night In Buffalo 30:30 Critical Questions Before Week 2 33:00 Comments And Close

Joe Chapp and James (Section344Lions) lock in their 2026 Detroit Lions predictions: record picks, X-factors, eight bold predictions, every division standing, a full playoff bracket and a Super Bowl pick. Then a full Week 1 preview of the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field. Week 1 has matched the Lions' playoff fate in all five Dan Campbell seasons. Lost the opener in 2021, 2022 and 2025 and missed the playoffs. Won it in 2023 and 2024 and made it. The Lions offense has averaged 18 points in its last three openers. CHAPTERS 0:00 Live intro + MAC trophy talk 2:55 Seahawks-Patriots and "next man up" 6:10 Record predictions and X-factors 7:09 Why Jameson Williams is the X-factor 10:47 How James got to 12-5 14:14 The schedule edge in a tight NFC North 17:05 Packers-Vikings Week 1 and the bottom of the schedule 21:31 Chapp's 8 bold predictions 22:59 James picks his bold predictions 27:23 Fan bold predictions 31:35 What held the 2025 offense back 36:04 The defense: explosives and run D 37:15 Offensive line: Glasgow out, Juice Scruggs in 40:53 AFC standings predictions 44:15 NFC standings predictions 48:12 AFC playoff bracket 50:48 NFC playoff bracket 55:37 Super Bowl pick: Lions vs Broncos 57:06 Saints preview: the line and the injury report 1:00:01 Week 1 offense: 18 points a game 1:03:06 Week 1 and Campbell's playoff record 1:05:44 Matchups that decide it: Olave, Hutchinson, Gibbs 1:07:57 Jared Goff vs Brandon Staley's Cover 3 1:11:57 Where the money is: public vs sharps 1:13:26 Tyler Shough scouting report 1:14:27 Left guard: Ben Bartch vs Christian Mahogany 1:16:26 Kelvin Banks Jr. vs Aidan Hutchinson 1:17:00 Score prediction 1:19:29 Gibbs' fantasy pick + the guard rotation 1:24:16 Why Week 1 matters before Buffalo 1:26:07 The Bills' brutal schedule 1:27:58 Wrap-up Subscribe to the Detroit Lions News Podcast and follow along: X: @DLNPodcast | Instagram/Threads: @onepridedet Facebook: Detroit Lions News Podcast All links: linktr.ee/detroitlionsnewspodcast #DetroitLions #Lions #OnePride

The Detroit Lions set their initial 53-man roster on August 26, 2026, and the biggest surprise was who was not on it: wide receiver and punt returner Greg Dortch, who signed with the Buffalo Bills practice squad within a day. Joe Chapp and James break down the full 53, the 14-man practice squad that dropped live during this episode, why cornerback Ennis Rakestraw made the roster over more productive options, and what the Lions still have to fix before week one. WHAT HAPPENED ON CUTDOWN DAY Detroit kept five running backs and only four wide receivers. Tyler Conklin and Greg Dortch were both released. No Lions player was claimed off waivers by another team. Troy Reeder signed with the New York Jets practice squad. The initial Detroit practice squad came in at 14 players, two short of the 16 allowed. THE PRACTICE SQUAD, AS ANNOUNCED Luke Altmyer, Joe Bachie, Amarius Brown, Devin Cochran, Thomas Gordon, Lucky Jackson, Tom Kennedy, Anthony Lucas, Mason Miller, Chris Smith, Ben Stille, Nick Whiteside, Tyree West, plus linebacker Amen Ababgbemega. Eric Hunter, Tyler Conklin and Greg Dortch did not make it. QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS EPISODE Why did the Detroit Lions cut Greg Dortch? Who returns punts for the Lions in week one? Should Ennis Rakestraw have made the 53-man roster? Is this the best front seven of the Brad Holmes era? Who wins the NFC North in 2026? Why does Jared Goff get sacked less than almost any quarterback in the league when pressured? CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro & 53-Man Roster Gymnastics 01:47 - Practice Squad Gymnastics & Early Additions 02:44 - Ben Bartsch, Mason Miller & Offensive Line Depth 08:21 - Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Roster Debate & Coverage Metrics 10:10 - Comparing Rakestraw to Historical Draft Pick Trends 13:15 - Secondary Depth: Amarius Brown & Keith Abney 19:26 - BREAKING: Greg Dortch Signs with Bills Practice Squad 20:09 - Why Cut Dortch? Speculating Dan Campbell & Roster Roles 24:03 - Jacob Saylors Preseason Breakout & Running Back Room 25:47 - Isiah Pacheco Injury Concerns & RB2 Outlook 27:37 - Defensive Line Standouts: Skylar Gil-Howard & Eric O'Neill 32:00 - Front 7 Deep Dive: Is This Brad Holmes' Deepest Group Yet? 32:29 - Linebacker Room: Jack Campbell's Rise & Devin White's Role 37:32 - Troy Reeder Disappointment & Linebacker Cuts 41:06 - Trevor Nowaske's Versatility & Sam Linebacker Role 45:24 - Greg Dortch to Buffalo Reaction & WR Depth Concerns 51:17 - NFC North Overview: Packers, Josh Jacobs & Off-Field News 53:41 - Vikings Quarterback Situation & Defensive Concerns 55:01 - Bears Offensive Line Losses & Caleb Williams' Bad Throw Rate 1:08:04 - Jared Goff vs. Caleb Williams: Pressure & Sack Metrics 1:09:57 - Interior D-Line Pressure: Alim McNeill & Tyleik Williams 1:17:55 - Calvin Sheppard's DC Growth & Play-Calling Dynamics 1:23:20 - Lions 2024 Unlucky Metrics: Fumble Recoveries & Penalties 1:29:38 - Injury Luck & Super Bowl Contender Trends 1:30:38 - BREAKING: Official 14-Player Practice Squad Announced 1:30:50 - Analyzing Practice Squad Additions: Whiteside, Stille & Kennedy 1:31:27 - Notable Omissions: Greg Dortch, Tyler Conklin & Eric Hunter 1:37:58 - Final Thoughts & Season Opener Outlook

Detroit Lions 53-man roster projection — we built the full roster live on the show with one preseason game left. Plus takeaways from the Washington game, stock up / stock down, and the center problem nobody is talking about. Joe Chapp and James (@Section344Lions) go position by position on the Detroit Lions roster: Juice Scruggs locking down the center job, Cedric Wilson landing on IR, Jackson Meeks playing his way onto the team, the backup quarterback battle between Josh Dobbs and Luke Altmyer, and the linebacker logjam that comes down to one open spot. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro — James kicks a field goal at Ford Field 02:54 Washington takeaways: Juice Scruggs is the starting center 04:38 Cedric Wilson to IR and Jackson Meeks' case for a roster spot 08:48 What losing Kendrick Law actually cost this team 11:23 Defending Juice Scruggs against the Twitter reaction 14:46 The safety and nickel picture is changing 17:54 PFF grades and the defensive line depth 22:33 Is this defense deeper than the offense? 24:34 The backup QB reality: Josh Dobbs vs. Luke Altmyer 32:09 Stock Up / Stock Down — six players each 41:17 Luke Altmyer's pressure numbers say a lot 42:58 Building the 53: quarterbacks and running backs 46:32 Receivers and tight ends — do you keep four or five? 48:52 The offensive line and the left guard spot 50:19 The center problem and who's available elsewhere 55:18 Defensive line: who makes it 58:30 The linebacker logjam 1:02:09 Cornerbacks, safeties and specialists 1:06:53 The last two spots on the roster 1:15:21 The final 53, position by position 1:19:52 Preseason finale: what actually matters 1:23:44 Around the league: the Colts QB mess 1:25:16 The 2027 QB class and the JJ McCarthy question 1:28:05 Wrap

The Detroit Lions News Podcast is back to break down a rain-drenched preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals! Who boosted their stock for the 53-man roster, and who fell short? In this episode, we evaluate standout performances from Ahmad Hassaneen , Keith Abney , Skylar Gil Howard , and Blake Miller. We also dive into Dan Campbell’s injury updates regarding Jameson Williams and Levi Onwuzurike , the interior offensive line battle featuring Tate Ratledge and Juice Scruggs , and Dan Campbell's plan to play a "significant amount of starters" against the Washington Commanders! 00:00 - Opening & Bengals Preseason Opener 02:15 - Standout Rookies: Keith Abney & Jacob Saylors 05:45 - Defensive Gems: Ahmad Hassaneen & Skylar Gil Howard 09:15 - Trench Evaluation: Blake Miller's NFL Debut 13:30 - Backup QB Battle: Luke Altmyer vs. Joshua Dobbs 17:00 - Cornerback Room & 53-Man Roster Crunch 21:30 - EDGE Depth & Marcus Davenport News 26:00 - Practice Context: DBs vs. Amon-Ra & JAMO 34:30 - Injury Updates & Dan Campbell’s Preseason Announcement 39:00 - Interior Offensive Line: Tate Ratledge at Center? 50:00 - Special Teams Snap Counts & Kick Return Search 58:30 - Interior D-Line: Chris Smith & Levi Onwuzurike Setback 1:06:30 - Linebacker Competition 1:10:00 - Running Back Room & Free Agent Market 1:13:00 - Saints WR Injury, Red Wings News & Wrap-up

Cade Mays fractured a bone in his wrist and is expected to miss roughly 8-10 weeks, per Ian Rapoport. Dan Campbell says he will be back this season. Joe Chapp and James break down what the Lions actually have behind him, why this offensive line is built to survive it, and why the early schedule gives Detroit room to absorb it. Also on this episode: Teddy Bridgewater retires and the Lions sign Josh Dobbs, Isiah Pacheco's MCL sprain and the RB2 role, the Jahmyr Gibbs extension and where the running back market is heading, and a look ahead to Thursday's preseason opener against the Bengals. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe for Detroit Lions news, roster analysis, and film-informed takes all season. Follow the show: linktr.ee/detroitlionsnewspodcast

The pads came on in Allen Park and the roster finally started separating itself. Joe Chapp and James break down Day 5 of Detroit Lions training camp: what the Devin White signing actually tells you about how Kelvin Sheppard plans to use him, why Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph doing side work is the biggest story of camp so far, where the Jahmyr Gibbs hold-in stands after his first comments to reporters, and who won the first day of one-on-ones. Covered in this episode: - Devin White's coverage numbers and why his role is likely situational behind Jack Campbell - Jimmy Rolder's hamstring, Derrick Moore's groin, Miles Kitselman, Lawrence Keys, Payton Turner and Ben Bartch - Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph and Tyler Conklin working off to the side - The Gibbs hold-in, the Bijan Robinson standoff, and what the number is likely to land at - Dan Campbell walking back the "bell cow" comment - The cornerback competition: Rock Ya-Sin, Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Nick Whiteside - The 2025 luck data: 30th in field goal luck, last in fumble luck, most accepted penalties in the NFL - First padded practice one-on-ones: Hutchinson vs Sewell, Tyleik Williams, Blake Miller, Tyler Lacy, the left guard battle - Why no true nose tackle on the roster points to a more aggressive defensive front - Camp standouts: Cedrick Wilson Jr., Nick Whiteside, Ahmed Hassanein, Anthony Lucas New episodes every Monday through the preseason.