The Detroit Lions Podcast

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris is joined by Andy “Sandman” Morse to discuss the latest Lions news, look ahead to the Oakland Raiders, and break news on a killer new contest in which you could win tickets to join Chris and Sandman in a suite for the Detroit Lions Dallas Cowboys game at Ford Field. Detroit Lions Podcast Dallas Cowboys Preview Lions came out with a win against the New York Giants last week, this week is another ball of wax. The Lions are facing an Oakland Raiders team who haven’t played a home game since week 2. They are going to be hungry to show their fans a strong game. It’s likely they’ll be attacking the Lions linebackers this game, the Lions front seven are going to need to play a great game to get this win. Chris and Sandman also have a great conversation about the Arizona Cardinals rebuild. How well they played against the San Francisco 49ers, and how their GM is faring. That leads us to make some comparisons and evaluate the Lions’ progress on the development front. Big Contest For Patreon Subscribers! Patreon subscribers have an opportunity to win a ticket to join Chris and Sandman in a suite at Ford Field for the November 17th game against the Dallas Cowboys. We’ll have a live broadcast from the suite with the winner at halftime and a whole lot more. If you aren’t a Patreon supporter, click here to start supporting us! You’ll get an entry for every dollar you donate in November! If you prefer the video version of the podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our great t-shirt selection in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Let us know what you think about the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: Detroit Lions Podcast  Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming Detroit Lions Podcast!  You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merchandise at: https://bit.ly/2JcMKb2 Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this live episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris is joined by Detroit Lions subreddit moderator, Punk Rawkin’ Trev. We fire the studio up discuss the Lions home win over the New York Giants and take your calls. This was a game the Lions were expected to win, though the New York Giants were able to field their entire offense for the first time this season. That offense included Lions fan favorite Golden Tate – he definitely gets some talk time. This was a solid win for the Lions, but it still left fans with some questions. Detroit Lions Podcast Calls This A Foundational Win Even though the Lions were projected to win, Lions fans know every game has its opportunities for disappointment. The Giants were able to make it seem like a game during garbage time when they came within 5 points of the Lions. They chose the inevitable onside kick, but luckily the Lions played it perfectly and the ball rolled out of bounds. Nothing like ending the game in the victory formation.  This win brings the Lions record to 3-3-1 with a number of winnable games ahead. In a return to our happy place, The Detroit Lions Podcast doesn’t need to provide a therapy session after this week’s game! There are still plenty of things to take away from this game that the team needs to work on, but for the most part, the team quieted doubters in the short term. As is always the case, we take your calls and discuss the team’s performance in today’s game. We are also asked to think about the team in a broader perspective by a few callers – well worth the listen. It’s a big show, with a lot to discuss, and the next few games will define this team. Don’t Miss Us On YouTube If you prefer the video version of the podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our great t-shirt selection in the Detroit Lions Podcast store! Let us know what you think of the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: DetroitLionsPodcast  Your input will continue help make the show better and keep us the #1 Detroit Lions Podcast on the Internet. Don’t forget to leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming show!  You can also give us a call on the Lions Line at (929) 33-Lions and leave a message there. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merch at: https://bit.ly/2COyUXU Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris and Case look at the most important Detroit Lions news of the week.  They are also joined by Jeff Risdon to discuss the shocking Quandre Diggs trade and a whole lot more. There is a lot to discuss this week as the Lions look ahead to the New York Giants and we’ve got it all right here for you. Detroit Lions Podcast Vikings Review Last Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings wasn’t the game Lions fans were looking for. The defense was terrible. It wasn’t a few plays, players, or even a few positions. The Lions defense was across the board terrible last Sunday. From coaching to technique, there was very little that went right for these Lions. This leaves us a lot to talk about. It may have even been the final straw in the team trading Quandre Diggs to the Seattle Seahawks. Diggs was a player loved by both fans and players alike. Hearing the news of his trade was heartbreaking for many, and the move left many fans inconsolable. Even Darius Slay seemed to be having a hard time with the trade. There could be a number of things at play here, and we’re certain that there was more to the story that we’ve heard so far. Jeff Risdon brings some insider info to the Detroit Lions Podcast and helps us dissect the move. Rollin Around The Division Case takes us ‘Around the Division’ for our latest in NFC North news, and we take a look ahead to the New York Giants game to see If you prefer the video version of the podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our great t-shirt selection in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Let us know what you think about the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: Detroit Lions Podcast  Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming Detroit Lions Podcast!  You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merchandise at: https://bit.ly/2JcMKb2 Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this live episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris is joined by Case (of all people) to discuss the Lions home loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Another game in which the Lions were projected to lose, they proved the prognosticators correct. This time they have no one to blame but themselves. It wasn’t the officials, bad luck, or anything else. Almost as if a giant karmic ‘F-you’ to the Lions after they had us thinking they were a good call or good bounce away from winning. The team is playing better than they did last year. It’s just that they aren’t pulling in the wins, and games like this make people believe they are just hapless. Detroit Lions Podcast – Down On The Defense! This is the first loss of the season that really took hope away from fans based on the team’s actual performance. Was this week’s performance an anomaly, or is this really the Lions team we will be watching for the remainder of the year?  It’s not time to give up, but we now know just how bad this defense can be. The next few weeks will tell us what we really have here. As always after a loss, The Detroit Lions Podcast provides the therapy session Lions fans need. We take your calls and discuss the team’s in today’s game. There is a ton to discuss here, but we believe that good teams have bad games – we just need to see what comes next.  Big show, lots to talk about, and the next few games will define this team. Don’t Miss Us On YouTube If you prefer the video version of the podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our great t-shirt selection in the Detroit Lions Podcast store! Let us know what you think of the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: DetroitLionsPodcast  Your input will continue help make the show better and keep us the #1 Detroit Lions Podcast on the Internet. Don’t forget to leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming show!  You can also give us a call on the Lions Line at (929) 33-Lions and leave a message there. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merch at: https://bit.ly/2COyUXU Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris is joined by Fox Sports Rules Analyst Dean Blandino. After this week’s officiating debacle in Green Bay, Lions fans have a lot of questions and need answers. We take your calls and questions to help shed light on what happened. We also talk about what needs to be fixed and how to affect the situation as fans. Detroit Lions Podcast Finds The Tattle Tale Had you heard the news that David Bakhtiari did some tattling (his words) on Trey Flowers which resulted in two terrible penalty calls? As a result we also spend a bit of time discussing how players chirping at officials may affect their calls on the field. Dean also explains the review process works for evaluating officials. Every play, grading, demotions, drug tests, and even firings. Dean also opens up about the one thing he would have changed if he went back in time to his job with the NFL. He opens up with a really interesting answer that is worth the price of admission on its own. Chris’s answer on the other hand, not so interesting. If you prefer the video version of the podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our great t-shirt selection in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Get In Touch Let us know what you think about the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: Detroit Lions Podcast  Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming podcast!  You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merchandise at: https://bit.ly/2JcMKb2 Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris is joined by Jeff ‘The Riz’ Risdon to discuss the latest Lions game against the Green Bay Packers. The Lions came out spitting, and once the refs got their footing they were able to tilt the playing field to provide the opportunities the Green Bay Packers needed to pull out a last second victory.  There is a ton to unpack from this game, crazy plays, horrific officiating, and a question mark about the league as a whole. We take your calls and talk through these topics and a whole lot more. Detroit Lions Podcast Demands Change The talk of the day Tuesday was the epic failure of the officials in the Monday Night Football game. This should never happen to another team. You couldn’t even see the chess match that is coaching strategy. Success of effort on the field – immolated. It was all overshadowed by terrible officiating. A third, supposedly uninvolved party, changed the game. They’ve done so for countless NFL teams. The Lions have had their share of bad calls, but we don’t corner the market.  It’s time to take action. Our best bet as fans is to engage the players and make this a part of the CBA negotiation. Its where we have a shot at the real money, which is all that matters to the NFL. The players are the only people with power against the NFL – we need to engage them. Players can improve their careers, safety, and bonuses and force the league to change the way officiating is handled. Fans can finally force the owners to provide a product they can believe in. The Video Version Of The Show Is Amazing If you prefer the video version of the Detroit Lions Podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our newest t-shirt addition,  we’re prepping for the Green Bay Packers game after the bye week – (prepare early) with our new ‘FTP’ shirt in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Let us know what you think about the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: Detroit Lions Podcast  Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming Detroit Lions Podcast!  You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merchandise at: https://bit.ly/2JcMKb2 Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit Lions Podcast Quick Takes – Green Bay Packers This week on Quick Takes, Chris and Jeff Risdon slide back into the broadcast chairs and discuss the Lions upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. We talk injuries, match-ups, what the game means for the division, take your calls, and more. This is a pivotal game in the Detroit Lions season, and a win means everything right now. After last year’s shut out, the Lions are hoping to pull of another victory in Lambeau, a place once reserved for Lions failure. How will the boys in blue fare? how will they match up? Chris and the Riz take We love doing this, so keep your eyes and/or ears peeled for our Quick Takes every Friday with the Detroit Lions Podcast. Chris and The Riz, together again… Let us know what you think about the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: Detroit Lions Podcast  Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming Detroit Lions Podcast!  You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merch at: https://bit.ly/2COyUXU Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris and Case get you ready for the upcoming battle with the Green Bay Packers. This is for the division title. A game in which the Lions control their destiny. The type of game that the Lions have historically had a difficult time with. We’ll get you ready. We also provide a progress report on Matthew Stafford’s career thus far and how he measures against some of the greats. We’ll briefly touch on fantasy, and we bring you an early Lions injury report. Lastly, Case takes us on an in-depth walk ‘Around The Division’. Detroit Lions Podcast Gets You Ready For Monday Night With the bye week in the books, the Lions are looking to one of the biggest games they’ll face this year. This is a statement game for the Lions.  We’ll get you prepped with the info you need for this week’s Monday night match-up. We’ll talk about the Packers performance against the Dallas Cowboys and what it means. Their injury situation, our recent record at Lambeau and more. As a matter of fact, we get off to a soft start with a new segment we’re working on called “Threat Assessment”… Something you are going to eventually love on the Detroit Lions Podcast. We also spend some time discussing Matthew Stafford’s career stats thus far. We’ll talk about where he lands and some of the company he currently keeps in the record books. Does anyone remember Joe Montana? Trust me, Matthew’s numbers are excellent and knowing them will arm you with you need to speak with less enlightened folks. There’s a number of folks that just don’t know how great our favorite quarterback is. Who’s Hurt And Who’s Ready To Return? We cover the early injury report and give you a sense of who to watch for as the week’s practices progress. Also, Case takes you on a Detroit Lions Podcast fan favorite trip, ‘Around The Division’! If you prefer the video version of the podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our newest t-shirt addition,  we’re prepping for the Green Bay Packers game after the bye week – (prepare early) with our new ‘FTP’ shirt in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Let us know what you think about the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: Detroit Lions Podcast  Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming Detroit Lions Podcast!  You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merchandise at: https://bit.ly/2JcMKb2 Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris is joined by Dean Blandino to discuss the most recent week’s Lions officiating controversy. This game presented a number of opportunities to look at officiating, why specific calls were made, and why others weren’t. Dean also takes your calls and answers your questions directly.  Eventually, Chris has to ask the question that all of the keyboard warriors were afraid to ask. Detroit Lions Podcast Is Official This game against the Kansas City Chiefs was a thriller. You could tell the Lions have turned a corner as a team and the future is bright in Detroit. Unfortunately, the team had to play through a number of calls that didn’t necessarily go the teams’ way. Previous Lions teams might have folded and ended the game in a hopeless loss. This Lions team was in it to the very last play. While the scoreboard didn’t show the score Lions fans hoped for, the team showed that they are made of something much different than before. This is the stuff that competitors are made of. It might be just the stuff winners are made of. Dean talks about the points of the officiating in the game that fans have an issue with and tells us where good calls were made (and why) as well as where officiating mistakes were made. We also take a broader look at the rules of the game and discuss changes we’d like to see there.  Lastly, we open the calls to the fans and allow folks to directly ask Dean what’s been on their mind about anything at all. Where Are You Tough Guys? In the end, the keyboard warriors were afraid to call, so Chris asked the question that all the tough guys wanted to know about. Dean goes into the infamous ‘Party Bus’ situation and explains how it all went down, who was involved (nope, no hookers or blow), and the significant issue of the timeline. It’s a good conversation overall, and Lions fans can take a lot away from this. If you prefer the video version of the podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our newest t-shirt addition.  Get ready for the Green Bay Packers game after the bye week – (prepare early) with our new ‘FTP’ shirt in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Let us know what you think about the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: Detroit Lions Podcast  Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming Detroit Lions Podcast!  You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merchandise at: https://bit.ly/2JcMKb2 Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this live episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris is joined by Ash Thompson to discuss the Lions home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. In another game in which the Lions were projected to lose, the Lions took the Chiefs to the last play of the game. The national conversation about the Lions will certainly change for the better after this showing. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to take away a win.  The good news is that this was still a statement game in which the Lions showed they could play on the same level as a Super Bowl contender.  We’re here to help you understand the perspective. Detroit Lions Podcast Calls Out A Culture Change This team has never had a loss that gave the fan base so much hope. The team played for a full 60 minutes and showed that they can not only hang with the best the NFL has to offer, but could even beat them. In the Fox pregame show, Michael Strahan predicted the Chiefs by 14 points. After this game, his tune about the Lions is going to have to change. The entire conversation about the Lions will change at the national level. This team has shown that it can play big boy football, and they put the NFC North on notice today. We take your calls and discuss the role of the officials in today’s game. There is a ton of opportunity for controversy here, but we believe that good teams overcome the officials’ impact today. Chris has never seen a fan base happier after a loss than those he spoke with today. The optimism is well founded. Big show, lots to talk about, and a fine way to head into the bye. Don’t Miss Us On YouTube If you prefer the video version of the podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our newest t-shirt addition,  we’re prepping for the Green Bay Packers game after the bye week – (prepare early) with our new ‘FTP’ shirt in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Let us know what you think of the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: DetroitLionsPodcast  Your input will continue help make the show better and keep us the #1 Detroit Lions Podcast on the Internet. Don’t forget to leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming show!  You can also give us a call on the Lions Line at (929) 33-Lions and leave a message there. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merch at: https://bit.ly/2COyUXU Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices