Episode #82: Week 9 Vikings Preview

The Lions and their fans are reeling after a lackluster 28-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks this past Sunday at Ford Field. During the week the fans were dealt another blow with the trade of fan favorite WR Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday. In this episode, Erik and Joe discuss the positive ramifications of Tuesday’s trade and prepare for Sunday’s game against the Vikings.

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Episode #81: Week 8 Seahawks Preview

Huge week for the Lions, starting with a complete game effort in defeating the Dolphins in Miami Gardens on Sunday 32-21, and spiking even higher with the acquisition of New York Giants NT Damon Harrison on Wednesday. Optimism abounds as the Lions return to Ford Field this Sunday to face off against the 3-3 Seattle Seahawks.

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Episode #80: Week 7 Dolphins Preview

The Lions got some much needed rest during last weeks bye, but still have a myriad of injury issues heading into Sunday afternoons tilt against the Dolphins in Miami. Erik and Joe discuss this and how the matchups will fare.

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Episode #79: Week 6 Bye Banter

The Lions enter the bye week on a high note after defeating the Green Bay Packers 31-23 at Ford Field on Sunday afternoon. This week Erik and Joe discuss things in general roughly 1/3 of the way into the season.

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Episode #78: Week 5 Packers Preview

The Lions return home after a disappointing 26-24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday at Jerry World. This week the Lions welcome an old adversary when Aaron Rodgers brings the Packers to town.

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Episode #77: Week 4 Cowboys Preview

The nearly 2 week long nightmare is over and the Lions have got themselves into the win column with a 26-10 dismantling of the vaunted New England Patriots.  This week Erik and Joe will discuss whether lightning can strike twice this week in Dallas.

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Episode #76: Week 3 Patriots Preview

The Lions have returned home after a tough loss in Santa Clara to the 49ers.  This week Erik and Joe discuss the Lions returning to primetime with a guest appearance on “Sunday Night Football” as the opponent of the New England Patriots.

  • The Lions have not yet released their injury report, but the current wounded are Ezekiel Ansah, T.J. Lang and Darius Slay
  • The team has released OL Jamil Demby and S Marcus Cromartie
  • Joe and Erik discuss Erik’s 6 takeaways from the 49ers game article
  • Devon Kennard was the player of the game
  • Coach Patricia gave an uninspired explanation of clock management at end of the first half
  • Quandre Diggs and his late game penalty
  • 10 Observations from Week 2 snap counts
  • Erik and Joe talk about Lions Wire’s Jeff Risdon suggesting of 4 things the Lions must change
  • Breaking the New England Patriots
  • WR Josh Gordon is the newest Patriot
  • A myriad of mailbag topics are picked through… Matthew Stafford struggling with the deep ball, Staffords health, decisions while throwing
  • Are we going to see more Kerryon?
  • How was Wiggins performance, should he keep playing?
  • Can Golladay be a top 10 receiver, is this Golden Tate’s last year, why don’t the Lions use TEs?
  • How can Jarrad Davis improve, could Davis and Christian Jones switch linebacker roles?
  • Can Jamal Agnew expand his corner duties from the slot to the outside?
  • If the Lions keep losing, is blowing up the team and starting over an option (Spoiler: No)

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Episode #75: Week 2 49ers Preview

The Lions suffered an embarrassing 48-17 drubbing to rookie QB Sam Darnold and his New York Jets Monday Night. Erik and Joe will try to sort out the landmines and look at ways the team can potentially not embarrass themselves at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California in a late afternoon Sunday matchup with the 49ers.

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Episode #74: Week 1 Jets Preview

Erik and Joe recap the 53-man roster and preview the Lions tussling with the Jets on “Monday Night Football”

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Episode #73: 53-Man Roster Discussion

For the first time this preseason the Lions find themselves in the win column, with a comeback 33-30 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the soggy sombrero. This week Erik and Joe preview the preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns and project who makes the final 53-man roster.

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