Locked On Lions - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Lions

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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LIONS SQUAD SHOW: Detroit Lions Head To Buffalo To Face Josh Allen & Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions News discussed Locked On Lions SQUAD SHOW twice per week with Jake Riepma, Dave Birkett, Natalie Kerwin & Bradford Banta.
LIONS SQUAD SHOW: Detroit Lions Head To Buffalo To Face Josh Allen & Buffalo Bills
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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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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https://www.youtube.com/live/uG9hkuHfDLU?si=9jzgaJWr8sMKhXgr
https://www.youtube.com/live/AM9gPU9N_AE?si=m3En7d580clbwRv0



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Detroit Lions eke out a wild 31-30 overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints, raising questions about championship aspirations and the defense’s durability. After surrendering a 21-point lead and allowing Tyler Shough to throw for 410 yards, fans are left wondering if Detroit’s secondary can withstand playoff-caliber offenses or if reinforcements like Joey Porter Jr. are on the horizon.
Host Matt Dery highlights Aidan Hutchinson’s dominant pass-rushing performance, breaks down Pro Football Focus grades for key players, and calls out national media controversy over Dan Campbell’s job security. The episode also spotlights Detroit’s offensive inconsistencies, costly defensive lapses, and the latest trade rumors as the Lions gear up for a pivotal showdown against the Buffalo Bills. Will Brad Holmes break tradition and land a top-tier cornerback to solidify Detroit’s Super Bowl hopes? #firstlisten
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Detroit Lions survive wild overtime thriller against New Orleans Saints as Jahmyr Gibbs powers the ground game and Amon-Ra St. Brown delivers in the clutch. Can this resilient squad clean up mistakes in time for a road showdown with the Buffalo Bills?
Natalie Kerwin and Bradford Banta break down the Lions’ roller coaster 1-0 start, spotlighting a defense that started hot with turnovers and sacks from Aidan Hutchinson and Derrick Barnes, but nearly collapsed as Tyler Shough torched the secondary for over 400 passing yards. Offensive flashpoints include Gibbs’ monster 156-yard rushing day, Jameson Williams’ late redemption, and questions about Drew Petzing’s play-calling aggressiveness. Special teams shine through Tom Kennedy’s big returns and Jake Bates’ reliable kicking. With Isaac Teslaw’s quiet outing and injury concerns for key starters, what needs fixing before Thursday’s primetime clash in Buffalo? Don’t miss this comprehensive Lions postgame breakdown.

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Detroit Lions escape with a nail-biting 31-30 overtime win against the New Orleans Saints—yet looming secondary problems threaten their early momentum. Can Brad Holmes secure a top-tier corner before the Lions face Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in a daunting short-week showdown?
The conversation focused on Jahmyr Gibbs’ explosive 156-yard, 2-touchdown performance, Derrick Barnes’ defensive heroics, and Amon-Ra St. Brown’s clutch receiving. A key theme that emerged was Detroit’s vulnerable secondary, with Rock Ya-Sin and DJ Reed under fire after surrendering 410 passing yards to Tyler Shuck and a monster day to Chris Olave. The discussion explored coaching missteps, game-changing penalties, and urgent roster needs as the Lions eye trade solutions. Several points were raised, including special teams standouts and the offense’s reliance on Gibbs. Will the Lions address their defensive holes in time, or are bigger struggles ahead? #firstlisten
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