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Episode #356: Lions at Bills on TNF, Week 2 preview

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions 2026 Week 1 victory over the New Orleans Saints, then preview the Lions’ upcoming Week 2 matchup with the Buffalo Bills on “Thursday Night Football.”

The fellas review the week’s injury reports, break down the opponents’ rosters position by position, explore their strengths and weaknesses, examine what’s changed since last season, and discuss how the Lions can capitalize on it, along with the top keys to a Lions 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. Our weekly data sheet, which provides a visual representation of the advanced analytics discussed on the podcast, will return after the first few weeks of the season, once new data becomes relevant.

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

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Episode #355: Lions vs. Saints, Week 1 preview

We’re back!

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions offseason, latest roster moves, and discuss roles within each position group. Then the fellas preview the Lions’ upcoming Week 1 matchup with the New Orleans Saints to open the 2026 regular season.

The fellas review the week’s injury reports, break down the opponents’ rosters position by position, explore their strengths and weaknesses, examine what’s changed since last season, and discuss how the Lions can capitalize on it, along with the top keys to a Lions 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. Our weekly data sheet, which provides a visual representation of the advanced analytics discussed on the podcast, will return after the first few weeks of the season, once new data becomes relevant.

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

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Episode #354: Lions at Bears, Week 18 preview

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the disappointing Week 17 loss to the Vikings, then preview the Detroit Lions’ upcoming Week 18 matchup with the Chicago Bears in the 2025-26 regular season finale.

The fellas review the injury reports from the week, break down the opponents’ roster position by position, explore their strengths and weaknesses, examine what has changed since last season, and discuss how the Lions can capitalize on these, as well as the top keys to a Lions’ 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. Also, be sure to check out our complementary data sheet, which provides a visual representation of the advanced analytics discussed on the podcast.

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

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Episode #353: Lions at Vikings, Week 17 Christmas Day preview

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the brutal Week 16 loss to the Steelers, then preview the Detroit Lions’ upcoming Week 17 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.

The fellas review the injury reports from the week, break down the opponents’ roster position by position, explore their strengths and weaknesses, examine what has changed since last season, and discuss how the Lions can capitalize on these, as well as the top keys to a Lions’ 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. Also, be sure to check out our complementary data sheet, which provides a visual representation of the advanced analytics discussed on the podcast.

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

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Episode #352: Lions vs. Steelers, Week 16 preview

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe are back and ready to preview the Detroit Lions’ upcoming opponent: The Pittsburgh Steelers.

The fellas review the injury reports from the week, break down the opponents’ roster position by position, explore their strengths and weaknesses, examine what has changed since last season, and discuss how the Lions can capitalize on these, as well as the top keys to a Lions’ victory. The guys also take a peek ahead at the NFC Playoff picture and what the Lions need to do to make the postseason.

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. Also, be sure to check out our complementary data sheet, which provides a visual representation of the advanced analytics discussed on the podcast.

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

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Episide #351: Lions at Rams, Week 15 preview

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe reunite after a month apart and once again put their heads together to preview the Detroit Lions’ upcoming opponent: The Los Angeles Rams.

The fellas review the injury reports from the week, break down the opponents’ roster position by position, explore their strengths and weaknesses, examine what has changed since last season, and discuss how the Lions can capitalize on these, as well as the top keys to a Lions’ 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. Also, be sure to check out our complementary data sheet, which provides a visual representation of the advanced analytics discussed on the podcast.

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

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Episode #350: Lions vs. Giants, Week 12 preview

In this week’s episode, Erik is solo, but keeps things moving by previewing the Detroit Lions’ Week 12 matchup with the New York Giants.

Erik reviews the injury reports from the week, breaks down the opponents’ roster position by position, explores their strengths and weaknesses, examines what has changed since last season, and discusses how the Lions can capitalize on these, as well as the top keys to a Lions’ 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. Also, be sure to check out our complementary data sheet, which provides a visual representation of the advanced analytics discussed on the podcast.

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

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Episode #349: Lions at Eagles, Week 11 SNF preview

In this week’s episode, Erik is solo, but keeps things moving by previewing the Detroit Lions’ Week 11 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles on “Sunday Night Football,” and kicks things off by talking about coach Dan Campbell taking over play-calling duties.

Erik reviews the injury reports from the week, breaks down the opponents’ roster position by position, explores their strengths and weaknesses, examines what has changed since last season, and discusses how the Lions can capitalize on these, as well as the top keys to a Lions’ 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. Also, be sure to check out our complementary data sheet, which provides a visual representation of the advanced analytics discussed on the podcast.

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

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Episode #348: Lions at Commanders, Week 10 preview

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions’ Week 9 loss to the Vikings and preview their Week 10 matchup with the Washington Commanders.

The guys review the injury reports from the week, break down the opponents’ roster position by position, explore their strengths and weaknesses, examine what has changed since last season, and discuss how the Lions can capitalize on these, as well as the top keys to a Lions’ 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. Also, be sure to check out our complementary data sheet, which provides a visual representation of the advanced analytics discussed on the podcast.

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

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Episode #347: Lions vs. Vikings, Week 9 preview

In this week’s episode, Erik is solo, but keeps things moving by previewing the Detroit Lions’ Week 9 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, and kicks things off with a review of Aidan Hutchinson’s new contract extension.

The guys review the injury reports from the week, break down the opponents’ roster position by position, explore their strengths and weaknesses, examine what has changed since last season, and discuss how the Lions can capitalize on these, as well as the top keys to a Lions’ 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. Also, be sure to check out our complementary data sheet, which provides a visual representation of the advanced analytics discussed on the podcast.

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

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