Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast

April 19, 2025April 19, 2025

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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April 13, 2025April 13, 2025

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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March 9, 2025March 9, 2025

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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February 25, 2025February 25, 2025

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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January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

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

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.

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January 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Episode #330: Lions Wild Card bye week

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions Week 18 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, as the Lions win the NFC North for the second season in a row, secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC, as well as a first-round bye during the Wild Card Round.

In addition to reviewing the game, the guys discuss the latest injuries, preview the six Wild Card games in the NFL, and discuss the start of the coaching carousel, including where Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn are interviewing. And much more.

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January 2, 2025January 5, 2025

Episode #329: Lions vs. Vikings, Week 18 preview

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 18 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, as the NFC North, NFC No. 1 seed, home field during the playoffs, and a first-round bye are all on the line.

The guys review the Lions’ most recent game, discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Vikings’ 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.

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December 27, 2024January 3, 2025

Episode #328: Lions at 49ers, Week 17 preview

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 1 7 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. The guys review the Lions’ most recent game, discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the 49ers’ 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.

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December 20, 2024January 3, 2025

Episode #327: Lions (12-2) at Bears (4-10), Week 16 preview

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 16 matchup with the Chicago Bears. The guys review the Lions’ most recent game, discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Bears’ 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.

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December 13, 2024January 3, 2025

Episode #326: Lions (12-1) vs. Bills (10-3), Week 15 preview

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 15 matchup with the Buffalo Bills. The guys review the Lions’ most recent game, discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Bills’ 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.

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