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Episode #340: Lions at Packers, Week 1 preview

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions’ 2025 Week 1 matchup with the Green Bay Packers. The guys review the injury reports from the week, break down the Packers’ roster position by position, explore their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses, examine what has changed since 2024, and discuss how the Lions can capitalize on these, as well as the top keys to a Lions’ victory.

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Episode #339: Breaking down the Lions 53-man roster, Packers trade for Micah Parsons

In this week’s episode, Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania take a deep dive into the Detroit Lions’ 2025 active (53-man) roster, as well as the 16-man practice squad. The guys go position-by-position through the roster, examining why the team made the decision they did and projecting player roles heading into Week 1 of the regular season.

The fellas also spend a fair amount of time discussing the Packers’ trade for Micah Parsons, and how that impacts the Lions in Week 1 and beyond.

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Episode #338: Reviewing the Lions preseason so far, projecting next steps

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe take a look back at the Detroit Lions’ first two preseason games, against the Chargers and Falcons, and compare performances versus what’s been seen at practice. As always, the guys break down the Lions’ roster position by position, analyze how each player performed, how they fit into the roster, project roles, and discuss what our expectations are for the final two preseason games.

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Episode #337: Recapping first week of Lions training camp

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe return after a summer break to recap the first week of Detroit Lions 2025 training camp. As always, the guys break down the Lions’ roster position by position, analyze how each player is performing at camp, how they fit into the roster, project rookie roles, and discuss their upcoming preseason Hall-of-Fame game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Episode #336: Breaking down the Lions 2025 draft class

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Draft class, exploring all seven drafted and 11 undrafted rookies. As always, the guys go position-by-position through the Lions’ roster, break down how each player fits into the roster, project rookie roles, and explore how this draft class impacts the Lions’ future.

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Episode #335: Grit Index Breakdown

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe wrap up their preview the 2025 NFL Draft class by taking an extensive look at this year’s “Grit Index.” As always, the guys go position by position through the NFL draft class and explore which prospects would be good fits for the Detroit Lions’ roster.

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Episode #334: NFL Draft preview, 2025

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe preview the 2025 NFL Draft class as we get closer to the big event, set to take place on April 24-26. As always, the guys go position-by-position through the Detroit Lions’ needs, introduce players’ projected availability, and identify the prospects that Lions fans should be keeping tabs on.

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Episode #333: NFL Free Agency preview

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe preview the 2025 NFL Free Agency period set to open next week. The Legale Tampering period opens on Monday, March 10, followed by the start of the League new year and official opening of free agency on Wednesday, March 12 at 4 p.m. ET. The guys go position-by-position through the Detroit Lions’ needs and identify the players available in free agency that Lions fans should be keeping tabs on.

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Episode #332: NFL Combine preview

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe preview the 2025 NFL Combine’s on-field drills taking place from Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2 on NFL Network. The guys go position-by-position through the Detroit Lions’ needs and identify the players attending this year’s Combine that fans should be watching.

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Episode #331: Lions vs. Commanders, Divisional Round preview

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In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions NFC Divisional Round matchup with the Washington Commanders, with a spot in the NFC Championship on the line.

The guys review the Lions’ bye week, discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Commanders’ roster. They examine what has changed, their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses, as well as how the Lions can take advantage, and the top keys to victory.

As a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe using iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, and more. You can support the show by subscribing to our Patreon.

As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us @erikschlitt,  @JoeKania_DLB,  @lionsbreakdown.

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