Locked On Lions - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions defense crumbles as Buffalo Bills rack up 41 points—are Brad Holmes, Kelvin Sheppard, or Jack Campbell most to blame? Secondary struggles reach historic lows, and fan frustration boils over after back-to-back shaky performances. Can this high-powered offense keep masking defensive woes, or is Detroit headed for another letdown?
Matt Dery examines the Lions’ alarming start, spotlighting Jack Campbell’s dramatic PFF grade drop and key injuries to Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph. Key talking points include a breakdown of top and bottom PFF performers, coaching questions surrounding Kelvin Shepard, and how Detroit’s porous secondary could derail their playoff hopes. With the New York Jets, Panthers, and Cardinals looming, is there enough time for the Lions’ defense to regroup and reclaim their contender status? #firstlisten
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LIONS SQUAD SHOW: Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills | Thursday Night Football | Postgame Show


Detroit Lions News discussed Locked On Lions SQUAD SHOW twice per week with Jake Riepma, Natalie Kerwin & Bradford Banta.


Detroit Lions Schedule:


Sun, Sept. 13
vs. New Orleans Saints
1:00 PM
FOX
W 31-30


Thu, Sept. 17
at Buffalo Bills
8:15 PM
Amazon Prime


Sun, Sept. 27
vs. New York Jets
1:00 PM
FOX


Sun, Oct. 4
at Carolina Panthers
8:20 PM
NBC


Sun, Oct. 11
at Arizona Cardinals
4:25 PM
FOX


Bye Week


Sun, Oct. 25
vs. Green Bay Packers
4:25 PM
FOX


Sun, Nov. 1
vs. Minnesota Vikings
1:00 PM
FOX


Sun, Nov. 8
at Miami Dolphins
1:00 PM
FOX


Sun, Nov. 15
vs. New England Patriots (Munich, Germany)
9:30 AM
FOX


Sun, Nov. 22
vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1:00 PM
CBS


Thu, Nov. 26
vs. Chicago Bears (Thanksgiving)
1:00 PM
CBS


Sun, Dec. 6
at Atlanta Falcons
1:00 PM
CBS


Sun, Dec. 13
vs. Tennessee Titans
1:00 PM
FOX


Sun, Dec. 20
at Minnesota Vikings
8:20 PM
NBC


Mon, Dec. 28
vs. New York Giants
8:15 PM
ESPN


Sun, Jan. 3
at Chicago Bears
4:25 PM
FOX


at Green Bay Packers


Locked On Lions Squad Show: Jake Riepma, Natalie Kerwin, & Bradford Banta.


Bradford Banta is an 11-year NFL veteran who went on to coach for 11 years in the NFL. A Graduate and 3 1/2-year starter at TE for the University of Southern California, Bradford’s 11-year NFL playing career included stops with the Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills.
Banta’s 11-year NFL coaching career primarily on Special Teams and
defense included time with the Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins, and New Orleans Saints.
Bradford also brings a resume with 5-years of College coaching career primarily on Special Teams and offense with Tennessee-Chattanooga and the University of Michigan.


Natalie Kerwin is a sports broadcaster and host with FanDuel Sports Network. Kerwin hosts the pre & postgame shows for the Detroit Pistons official team broadcasts as well as sideline reporting with the network. A graduate of Michigan State University, Kerwin is a Michigan girl through-and-through and the definition of a Detroit Sports fanatic!


Jake Riepma is a sports talk radio host and on-air personality formerly with 97.1 The Ticket - the flagship radio station for the Detroit Lions. Riepma formerly held roles on the Detroit Lions postgame show as well as other hosting roles with the Detroit Red Wings, Pistons & Tigers on the radio side of things before accepting a hosting role with 105.3 The Fan in Dallas.


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Detroit Lions’ secondary collapses as Buffalo Bills’ offense rolls to a 41-31 victory. Is Detroit’s defensive scheme doomed—or can key injuries explain the breakdown?
Matt Dery dissects the Lions’ embarrassing prime-time defeat at Buffalo’s new Highmark Stadium, spotlighting Josh Allen’s 5-touchdown performance and James Cook’s dominance on the ground. The conversation focused on Detroit’s defensive failures, with Kelvin Sheppard’s scheme scrutinized and questions raised about the communication in the secondary. Offensively, Jared Goff’s 4-touchdown night and Amon-Ra St. Brown’s 142 receiving yards offered bright spots, but injuries and sloppy play—including 10 costly penalties—undermined the effort. Several points were raised, including concerns about the athletic training staff, roster decisions involving Ennis Rakestraw, and the need for urgent improvements against upcoming opponents like the New York Jets. Can Detroit rebound, or are bigger changes required to salvage the season? #firstlisten

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Buffalo Bills christen new Highmark Stadium with a high-octane Thursday night showdown against the Detroit Lions. Who will emerge as the NFL’s first 2-0 team? Joe Marino and Matt Dery spotlight the explosive offenses of Josh Allen’s Bills and Jared Goff’s Lions, questioning if either revamped secondary can withstand the aerial assault. Can Buffalo’s young, untested defense regroup after struggles against Houston, or will Detroit’s depleted secondary open the door for another breakout from Dalton Kincaid and DJ Moore?
Key matchups include Aidan Hutchinson challenging Dion Dawkins, Ed Oliver and Deone Walker targeting the Lions’ interior offensive line, and Jahmyr Gibbs carrying the load in Detroit’s backfield. The hosts break down Detroit’s running back depth concerns, Greg Dortch’s revenge factor on special teams, and how crowd energy and early momentum could tip the scales. Don’t miss this rapid-fire analysis of game-defining strategies, potential roster moves, and each team’s pathway to an early statement win. #firstlisten
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Detroit Lions face a running back crisis as Isaiah Pacheco undergoes back surgery, leaving Jahmyr Gibbs as the primary weapon headed into a pivotal Thursday night showdown against the Buffalo Bills. Will Gibbs’ heavy workload hold up, or is a veteran free-agent signing on the horizon? Roster depth concerns mount as Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylers step up, and names like Kareem Hunt and Austin Ekeler surface as possible solutions.
Host Matt Dery spotlights the swirling Joey Porter Jr. trade rumors, with Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Tim Benz offering insider analysis on the Steelers’ contract stalemate with their star cornerback. Can the Lions capitalize on the situation, or will Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes stick to their DNA? Key talking points include Detroit’s secondary questions, the impact of the Bills’ high-tempo offense, and the challenge of defending tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox. Can the Lions’ ground attack control the clock and keep Josh Allen in check? #firstlisten
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