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Hutch Can’t Do This Alone — The DL Problem Exposed

The Detroit Lions keep saying they’re “close”… but the defense tells a different story. From the defensive line rotation to linebacker uncertainty, this episode digs into the uncomfortable truth Lions fans are arguing about right now.
Is Aidan Hutchinson being asked to do too much? Is Maxx Crosby a real possibility or just fan fantasy? What happens if Alex Anzalone walks — and how worried should we be about Kirby Joseph’s injury outlook? We break down the film, the numbers, the contracts, and the front office decisions that could define the Lions’ Super Bowl window.
If you care about the Lions’ defense, cap strategy, and whether this team is actually built to win big — this is the episode. Subscribe, leave a review, and share with the Lions fan who thinks “we’re good” is good enough.

Detroit Lions Positional Breakdown: Tight Ends, Offensive Line & Draft/Free Agency Outlook

The Detroit Lions offseason spotlight turns to the trenches and tight ends.
In this episode of the Detroit Lions News Podcast, Joe and James break down the tight end room and offensive line, diving into how injuries, roster construction, and coaching changes impacted the offense — and what Brad Holmes must prioritize next.
Topics include:
Sam LaPorta’s impact and what the Lions missed without him
Brock Wright’s future and whether Detroit adds another tight end
Free agent vs draft options at tight end
Interior offensive line struggles and why it matters for Jared Goff
Guard, center, and tackle scenarios for 2025
Taylor Decker uncertainty and offensive line succession planning
Why drafting tackles is riskier than fans think
Senior Bowl insights and draft philosophy
How injuries shape championship teams
This episode sets the stage for next week’s defensive line and linebacker breakdown as Detroit prepares for a pivotal offseason.
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Detroit Lions Hire Drew Petzing: OC Breakdown + QB, RB & WR Positional Review

he Detroit Lions made a surprise move at offensive coordinator — and the reaction was loud. On this episode of the Detroit Lions News Podcast, Joe Chapp and James break down the Lions’ hire of Drew Petzing and explain why the fit makes more sense than the initial backlash suggests.
We dive deep into why Detroit prioritized run-game design, how Petzing’s background aligns with Dan Campbell’s CEO vision, and what this hire means for the offense moving forward. From Arizona context to Detroit’s elite talent advantage, we separate real concerns from surface-level noise.
Plus, we roll straight into a full positional breakdown:
QB: Why Jared Goff is locked in — and what the Lions might do behind him
RB: David Montgomery’s future, Jameer Gibbs’ workload, and why this room is at a crossroads
WR: Amon-Ra St. Brown’s dominance, Jameson Williams’ leap, and why Isaac Tesla’s rookie year was quietly huge
This episode sets the foundation for Detroit’s 2026 offense and tees up next week’s breakdown of tight ends and offensive line — two positions that could define the Lions’ Super Bowl window.
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Brad Holmes Speaks: Accountability, Misses, and Why the Lions Aren’t Far Off

Brad Holmes finally spoke — and this time, there were no deflections.
In this episode of Detroit Lions News, we break down Brad Holmes’ end-of-season press conference where he openly called the year a failure, took accountability, and laid out where the organization must improve. From the offensive line regression and defensive line depth issues, to the future of David Montgomery, Frank Ragnow’s retirement timeline, and the Lions’ approach to fixing the edge rush — nothing was off limits.
We also discuss what Holmes’ comments really signal about the 2025 offseason, why the Lions believe they’re still close, and how injuries, youth movement decisions, and missed depth moves shaped the season.
Plus:
Why the offensive line decline mattered more than Ben Johnson leaving
What “replenishing the defensive line” actually means
The risk of relying on injury-prone depth
Why Detroit’s offense was still elite — despite everything
What has to change for the Lions to take the next step

Detroit Lions: What Went Wrong, What’s Next & the Chicago Bears Finale

The Detroit Lions season didn’t end the way anyone wanted — but the story isn’t as simple as “blow it up.”
In this episode of the Detroit Lions News Podcast, we break down what actually went wrong in 2025, why Detroit was one of the unluckiest teams in football, and how injuries, trench play, and coaching decisions shaped the outcome. We preview the meaningless-but-telling finale vs the Chicago Bears, discuss draft position, a fourth-place schedule, and why the Lions may be closer to a rebound than fans realize.
We also dive deep into:• Why blaming Jared Goff misses the point• The collapse of the run defense after key injuries• Interior offensive line problems and free-agent solutions• Edge rusher priorities and offseason philosophy• Why Detroit’s cap situation quietly puts them ahead of contenders
This isn’t doom and gloom — it’s a reality check, an offseason roadmap, and a look at why 2026 could be the bounce-back year.

Christmas Day Reality Check: Everything That Went Wrong

The Detroit Lions were in a must-win spot — and what followed was one of the most brutal reality checks of the Dan Campbell era.
This wasn’t about effort.This wasn’t about “bad luck.”And it damn sure wasn’t about Jared Goff.
In this postgame breakdown, JC Sports Detroit cuts through the noise and lays out exactly why this Lions season collapsed — from catastrophic injuries in the secondary, to rookie coordinators in a Super Bowl window, to an interior offensive line that simply wasn’t ready.

Lions vs Vikings Christmas Day Preview: Playoff Hope, Max Brosmer & Must-Win Game

The Detroit Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day with everything on the line.
In this episode of the Detroit Lions News Podcast, we break down why this game matters more than it looks on paper. With Max Brosmer starting at quarterback for Minnesota, key Vikings injuries mounting, and Detroit still clinging to a faint playoff chance, this is a game the Lions must win.
We dive into:
Lions vs Vikings betting lines and predictions
Why Detroit gave away the first matchup
How Max Brosmer changes the game
Key offensive and defensive advantages
Pressure rates, red-zone matchups, and blitz tendencies
What Detroit must do to keep playoff hope alive
Why this game could define Dan Campbell’s coaching future
The Lions are favored. The matchup favors Detroit.But after what happened last time… nothing is guaranteed.
🎄 Christmas Day football.🦁 One last push.🙏 A hope and a prayer.

Season Over: The Lions Got Bullied — And There’s No More Excuses

The Detroit Lions’ season effectively ended with a 29–24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and no amount of ref talk can hide the truth.
This wasn’t about one penalty.This wasn’t about bad luck.This was about a defense that got physically dominated when everything was on the line.
The Lions surrendered 230 rushing yards at 8.5 yards per carry, failed to adjust, and showed zero evidence they were ready for playoff football. Coaching decisions, schematic stubbornness, and refusal to own reality cost this team their season.
In this episode of Detroit Lions News Podcast, we break down:
Why the run defense collapse was unacceptable
Why excuses about “3–4 plays” don’t survive film or stats
Why coaching accountability starts right now
How injuries exposed philosophy flaws
Why this team didn’t prove they belong in the playoffs
This was a playoff-type game — and the Lions played like a team already done.

Steelers Come to Town: Lions’ Season on the Line & the Defense Under the Microscope

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 performance since 2003
Why Pittsburgh’s offense is statistically vulnerable
Key matchup advantages for Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jameson Williams
Why this game is bigger than just Week 15 — it’s about whether the Lions can fix what’s broken
The offense has done its job.Now the defense has to prove it belongs.

Five Yards. Seventeen Points. One Brutal Quarter — Lions Fall 41–34 to Rams

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 Joseph exposed the defense at the worst possible time.
We dive into:
The run defense collapse and historic efficiency allowed
Why David Montgomery should’ve been featured more
The growing issue of missed game-changing plays
Officiating concerns and the NFL’s referee problem
What Dan Campbell and Jared Goff said postgame
The Lions’ realistic playoff path and what has to happen next
This wasn’t a blowout. It was a warning.
📍 Detroit Lions fall to 8–6📍 Pittsburgh up next📍 Win out — and hope for help