The Dungeon of Doom is a Detroit Lions podcast from MLive hosted by Ben Raven and Kyle Meinke. Six decades of uninterrupted losing ...and now this? What is this new life of a Lions fan? Ben and Kyle will capture what it means to root for the NFL's new darling with stories from the road, interviews with your favorite players, breakdowns of the X's & O's and so much more. Weekly episodes, Shorts and more.
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Our quick thoughts after Detroit Lions draft Ohio State DL Tyleik Williams in first round
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13:46The Lions have a new defensive lineman in the fold, and our hosts Ben Raven and Kory Woods wanted to talk about him. The guys offer their thoughts on Tyleik Williams, how he fits the short- and long-term picture, and why it was another reminder to always listen to Brad Holmes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Pencils down! Our final thoughts and mock drafts for Lions ahead of big week
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27:49We’ve made it though months of mock drafts and speculatory conversations, as it’s NFL draft week. The Lions pick 28th in the first round, and hosts Ben Raven and Kory Woods offer their thoughts on picks, biggest needs and potential trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Roster thoughts for Detroit Lions as NFL draft inches closer, plus mini mailbag
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34:46Ben and Kory tackle a couple of mailbag questions, including about what happens if Jared Goff goes down and where the 2021 draft class ranks among the best of the last decade. The guys also discuss some final roster thoughts as the NFL draft's opening night sits just two weeks away. Make sure to send mailbag questions to [email protected] to …
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ESPN’s Jordan Reid on expectations for Lions in NFL draft, plus owners meeting recap
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39:26Kory and Ben are joined by ESPN’s Jordan Reid to talk all things Detroit Lions ahead of the NFL draft. The guys also recap the NFL owners meetings and what was said by the team’s brass down in Florida. For next week’s podcast, make sure to submit questions and voice memos to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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Mailbag! How will the Lions replace Kevin Zeitler, and our thoughts on NFL rule change proposals
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33:07The NFL might be snoozing this week, but the Dungeon of Doom podcast is not! Ben and Kory are back to tackle mailbag questions sent to [email protected], and we're talking injury prevention, offensive line plans after Zeitler's departure, what's up with the conservative approach to free agency and our thoughts on the three rule change proposa…
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Mailbag! Free agency recap for the Detroit Lions and our thoughts on the new signings
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45:25Ben and Kory open the mailbag after offering their thoughts on the week of moves during free agency for the Detroit Lions. Also, get a chance to hear from new cornerback DJ Reed and nose tackle Roy Lopez from their introductory press conferences. For those interested in getting a question answered on the show, send an email or voice memo to Dungeon…
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Lions free agency preview and what changed in our post-combine mock drafts
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37:46Ben and Kory are back ahead of another busy week in the NFL world. The guys react to Derrick Barnes’ re-signing, offer their thoughts and expectations in free agency, then run through what changed in the beat’s latest mock drafts after the combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Let's get to know the Detroit Lions' new coordinators; plus more Myles Garrett talk
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38:54MLive's Dungeon of Doom podcast is on the ground at the NFL's annual scouting combine. Ben and Kory focus on their talks with Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell, and new coordinators Kelvin Sheppard and John Morton. You'll hear from all four in this week's episode. Also, send any thoughts or questions to our new email at [email protected] Learn more a…
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Discussing our first mock drafts and thoughts for Lions at NFL combine
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35:38The Dungeon of Doom crew is packing up and heading to Indianapolis for the combine next week. But first, hosts Ben Raven and Kory Woods go through their mock drafts, discuss their selections for the Lions and offer some thoughts and what they are looking for in Indianapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Our take on the Myles Garrett-Lions chatter, plus positional season reviews and 3 draft fits we like
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47:19Kory and Ben are back with a jam-packed podcast. The guys talk the Myles Garrett situation and how the Lions might or could fit into that rumor and innuendo. Then our Dungeon of Doom hosts run through their season review series, which can be found at MLive.com/Lions. And we also close this week's episode with a look ahead at three prospects who hav…
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Breaking down Detroit Lions' coordinator hires and 21 unrestricted free agents
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43:13Kory and Ben are turning full attention to the offseason ahead with a breakdown of the two coordinator hires and a rundown of the team's 21 unrestricted free agents. Who will be back? Who won't? Who shouldn't? We'll answer all of those questions and more in this week's Dungeon of Doom podcast. To keep up with our work, head to MLive.com/Lions. Lear…
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Discussing the coordinator search and Brad Holmes' year-end press conference
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35:14Kory and Ben are back from Allen Park for the last time in a bit with their thoughts on the team's search for a new offensive and defensive coordinator. The guys also discuss what they thought of Brad Holmes' year-end press conference, and we'll give you a chance to hear from the general manager himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…
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Lions are one-and-done after crushing playoff loss to Commanders
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38:52Detroit’s season is over just like that. The Lions lost to the Commanders, 45-31, with their historic campaign coming to a shocking and demoralizing close. Hosts Kory Woods and Ben Raven break it all down, with a look at what’s ahead in our final postgame podcast of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Mailbag! How can the Lions slow Commanders breakout rookie QB Jayden Daniels?
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29:11Kory and Ben are back with another mailbag podcast. Most of the questions this week dealt with how the Lions will handle dynamic rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. We tackle that, among more, and give our predictions for the divisional-round showdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Mailbag! Breaking down the NFL's wild-card round and potential opponents for Lions
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32:09The Lions have the first-round bye this week, so they are waiting to see who they will host in the divisional round, and that's where most of this week's Dungeon of Doom mailbag podcast focuses. Hosts Kory Woods and Ben Raven discuss the potential matchups, make their predictions for the wild-card round and discuss the road ahead. All questions wer…
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They did it! Lions clinch NFC North, No. 1 seed with victory in winner-take-all showdown
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34:53The Lions are back-to-back division champions for the first time of the Super Bowl era, earning the first No. 1 seed and first-round bye in franchise history. They accomplished all of that by capping a 15-win season with a 31-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Ben and Kory discuss the impressive day from the defense and star running back Jahmyr …
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Mailbag! How can the Lions improve their pass coverage, and is help on the way?
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30:01Buckle up, folks. We've got a live one on our hands. The NFC and the division all comes down to Lions-Vikings on Sunday Night Football in Week 18. It's a winner-take-all finale, with the victor getting the first-round bye, and the loser hitting the road as the No. 5 seed (and first 14-win wild-card team of all time). Kory and Ben break it all down,…
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Lions get one back on 49ers, but attention turns to winner-take-all finale
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30:00The Lions were able to avenge last year's NFC title game loss by beating the 49ers in a wild back-and-forth shootout. But let's be real. All eyes and ears are focused on next week's winner-take-all matchup between the Lions and Vikings. The winner takes the NFC North crown and No. 1 seed. While the loser? They will fall to the No. 5 seed and hit th…
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Mailbag! The lowdown on Lions signing Teddy Bridgewater, what players on expiring deals might return
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37:29Ben and Kory are back in action with a new Dungeon of Doom mailbag podcast. The fellas are breaking down the Teddy Bridgewater signing, and what it means to the quarterback depth chart and the locker room. They also discuss what players on expiring deals might be expected back in town, and what coaches might follow Aaron Glenn and/or Ben Johnson th…
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Detroit Lions beat Bears with business-like mentality for team record 13th win
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30:14Dan Campbell's team did something no other Detroit Lions team has done in the history of the franchise by winning 13 games in a single season. Not too shabby for a squad with two games left on the schedule. The Lions beat the Chicago Bears 34-17, moving to 13-2 on the season and an unblemished 5-0 inside the NFC North. They leaned on Jahmyr Gibbs a…
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Mailbag! What recent addition has best chance to stick with Detroit Lions?
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38:43Kory and Ben are back with another Dungeon of Doom mailbag podcast. The fellas go through the rash of injuries, current playoff picture and where the Lions go from here ahead of heading to Chicago to face the Bears. Also, how might the defense and offense adjust to the latest round of injuries after a loss? All questions were fielded from MLive's S…
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Lions' injury concerns deepen as 11-game win streak snapped by Bills
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34:32The Detroit Lions just can't seem to shake the injury bug. After starting the day getting five key pieces cleared for action, the Lions fear Alim McNeill and Carlton Davis III are done for the season along with cornerback Khalil Dorsey. Ben and Kory do their best to break everything down after the team's 48-42 loss to the Bills, with the winning st…
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Mailbag! Ranking Detroit's potential playoff opponents and more love for coordinators
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37:02Kory and Ben are back with another mailbag podcast. The guys tackle everything from wings or flats, Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson's head-coaching potential and intrigue, and a ranking of Detroit's potential playoff opponents from most feared to least feared. All questions were fielded from MLive's Subtext Insider Texts program, sign up at https://joi…
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Lions celebrate the playoffs with golf clap mentality
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33:30The 12-1 Detroit Lions keep finding ways to win. This time another walk-off field goal from Jake Bates killed the clock thanks to Dan Campbell's "stones." Ben and Kory recap a game in which Goff made franchise history, Tim Patrick scored two touchdowns, and Aaron Glenn's defense stepped up despite the long injury list. Doubt this team at your own p…
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Mailbag! Can the Lions keep winning despite so many defensive injuries?
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32:56Detroit's defense has lost starters and key pieces at a rapid rate this year, with even more hits coming these last couple of weeks. They are without four of their top five linebackers from the start of the year, and have been forced into poaching from other team's practice squads and finding veterans on the free-agent market. Ben and Kory discuss …
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Lions survive wild finish to snap Thanksgiving losing streak
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31:27Whew. These Detroit Lions continue to find ways to win, or at least hang on for dear life. The Lions beat the Bears 23-20, holding off the late surge by Caleb Williams and Co. Ben and Kory try to put their heads back on straight and discuss the team’s 10th straight victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Lions control the game, smother Colts for 10th win
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33:35It wasn’t always pretty. It wasn’t always exciting. But the Detroit Lions controlled the pace and quickly corrected their defensive miscues to handle the Colts 24-6. Detroit’s defense hasn’t allowed a touchdown in 10 straight quarters, amidst even more injuries to key pieces. Kory and Ben discuss those injuries and what’s next ahead of the short we…
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Mailbag! How the Lions are staying true to identity despite no longer being the scrappy underdogs
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33:38Ben and Kory are back with another mailbag episode of the Dungeon of Doom podcast. They discuss how the team has stayed true to their identity, the power of Brad Holmes as a scout and understanding the strengths of his coaches and much more. All questions were fielded from MLive's Subtext Insider Texts program, sign up at https://joinsubtext.com/du…
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Lions rewrite a ton of franchise records in blowout win over Jaguars
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30:36The Detroit Lions are 9-1 after beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 52-6 in Week 11 action from Ford Field. Ben and Kory discuss the dominating day from both sides of the ball, while offering an update on Alex Anzalone's broken forearm. Jared Goff and the offense scored touchdowns on their first seven possessions -- the first time that's happened in a…
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Mailbag! Our midseason MVPs for the Lions, thoughts on potential blowout this weekend
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34:12Ben and Kory make their mailbag debut as a duo, and what better time than after a wacky win on Sunday Night Football? The guys give their offensive and defensive MVP picks to this point on the season. They also discuss the offensive struggles, thoughts on Za'Darius Smith's impact in his debut, and if the Jaguars have enough in the tank for this to …
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Lions survive against all odds to beat Texans at buzzer in wild prime-time game
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39:59The Lions beat the Texans 26-23 on a day where Jared Goff threw five interceptions. Jake Bates hit a pair of 50-plus yard field goals in the fourth quarter, including a 52-yarder at the buzzer for the improbable win. Detroit's defense rose to the occasion, keeping the Texans off the scoreboard in the second half and giving its offense and Bates one…
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Mailbag! Farewell Kyle and breaking down the Za'Darius Smith addition to Detroit's defense
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38:38The Dungeon of Doom bids adieu to Kyle Meinke with one last mailbag episode. Kyle talks through his favorite memories of his decade-plus covering the Lions, and where he's heading next. The guys also welcome Kory Woods to the Dungeon for his first episode of many before joining Ben Raven on the podcast moving forward. We also talk some football, br…
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Lions look like NFC’s cream of the crop in win over Packers
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29:08The Lions have won six straight, including three in a row from Lambeau Field over the Green Bay Packers. They won 24-14 in Week 9, powered by Kerby Joseph’s pick six, and Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St Brown’s lethal consistency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive Media Group
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Mailbag! How worried should we be about Jameson Williams?
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31:50Kyle and Ben are back in Allen Park, and they dive deep into the last twist in the Jameson Williams saga. They also field questions about the edge rush heading into next week's trade deadline, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive Media Group
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Lions powered by special teams, coaching and takeaways in thrashing of Titans
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31:35The Lions set a bunch of franchise record in their 52-14 win over the Titans. Most importantly, they are 6-1, marking the best start since 1956 for the franchise. The fellas break it all down while giving Kalif Raymond, Dave Fipp, Ben Johnson, Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn and Co. their flowers for an impressive showing. Learn more about your ad cho…
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Mailbag! The latest on the Jameson Williams situation, more pass-rush talk
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35:17The guys are back with another mailbag episode and, no surprise, there even more questions about the team's pass rushers and if the Lions are looking to make a trade after the Aidan Hutchinson injury. Also, with the Jameson Williams two-game suspension apparently looming, Kyle and Ben update the situation on the electric wide receiver and what to k…
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Lions flash resiliency in impressive win over Vikings
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30:52The Lions are back on top in the NFC North after handing the Minnesota Vikings their first loss of the year. Kyle and Ben discuss the win, what impressed them most (cough, Jared Goff) and their thoughts on the pass rush without Aidan Hutchison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Mailbag! Will Lions add big-name pass rusher after Aidan Hutchinson injury?
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35:50Kyle and Ben open the mailbag, and go figure, most of the questions are about Aidan Hutchinson's broken tibia and fibula, and how the Lions replace that elite production. The fellas also tackle questions about Brian Branch's DPOY chances, how the Lions might manufacture pressure in these coming weeks and more food talk! Learn more about your ad cho…
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Aidan Hutchinson injury casts long shadow on Lions win
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31:52Kyle and Ben were in Dallas for the Lions' huge 47-9 victory over the Cowboys. Detroit was so impressive in the game, but lost star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a broken leg. The fellas break down what it all means for the Lions' title pursuit this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Mailbag! Don’t freak out about Lions DBs yet - our thoughts before trip to Dallas
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30:34The fellas open the mailbag to discuss how the Lions replace Derrick Barnes, why it’s not time to freak out about the secondary and all those penalties yet and our thoughts before a trip back to Dallas. Kyle and Ben also gleefully answer a question about stadium food. We’ve got it all this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…
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Lions strike early and often in prime-time win over Seahawks
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28:09The Lions finally beat the Seahawks, winning 42-29 on Monday Night Football to head into the bye at 3-1. Kyle and Ben discuss the fireworks, Jared Goff’s perfect day and how this team keeps finding ways to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive Media Group
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Mailbag! How Lions plan to survive injuries and snap slump vs. Seahawks
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33:12Kyle and Ben are back for another jam-packed mailbag podcast. The fellas answer questions regarding the slew of injuries spread across the roster ahead of a Monday Night Football date with the Seattle Seahawks. They also discuss the challenges the Seahawks bring to the table and what's translated from Baltimore's mighty defense. Learn more about yo…
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Defense leads the way yet again for Lions in Arizona
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29:09Kyle and Ben are back with a postgame podcast after the Lions beat the Cardinals 20-13. It was the defense to once again flex its muscle, with the Cardinals struggling to get much of anything going in this one. The Lions offense started hot, leaning on their punishing rushing attack and a clean start from Jared Goff. But when they got blanked in th…
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Mailbag! The good, bad, ugly from Lions' 1-1 start
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40:18Kyle and Ben are back with another mailbag from Allen Park, where the Lions (1-1) are preparing to face the Cardinals (1-1) on Sunday in Arizona. Just how good has Aidan Hutchinson been? Just how bad has Ben Johnson and the offense been? Just how ugly is the red zone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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How much blame do Dan Campbell, Jared Goff deserve for loss?
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36:05Kyle and Ben were in Detroit on Sunday, where the Lions fell 20-16 to Tampa Bay despite doubling up the Buccaneers in yardage. A bone-headed error by Dan Campbell contributed to the loss, as did a 1 of 7 effort in the red zone. The fellas break it all down from Ford Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Mailbag! Why we’re not sweating some of Lions’ Week 1 hiccups
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36:09Kyle and Ben open up the mailbag ahead of yet another playoff rematch at Ford Field. The guys discuss the defense generating pressure without a ton of sacks, and why they aren’t sweating some of the sloppiness in the secondary or Amon-Ra St. Brown’s quiet game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Led by Jamo, Lions find new ways to topple Rams again
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31:07Kyle and Ben are back from Ford Field, where the Detroit Lions opened the season with a thrilling 26-20 overtime win against the Los Angeles Rams. They weren't at their best, but they beat one of the NFC's best anyway. The fellas break down their path to victory, the rise of Jameson Williams, the clutch runs of David Montgomery, and what it all mea…
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Mailbag! Why the Lions hype is for real heading into opener
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36:01Kyle and Ben are in Allen Park as the Detroit Lions prepare for their season opener on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams. The guys open up the mailbag for questions about breakout players, biggest concerns and why they think this team has Super Bowl potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Our thoughts on Lions' initial 53-man roster
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32:55The Detroit Lions have trimmed their roster heading into the season opener. Kyle and Ben break down the biggest surprises, best strengths and lingering concerns heading into Lions-Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive Media Group
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With 18 days until the regular season, Ben and Kyle are back with a jam-packed mailbag. Which position group has been the most improved in camp? Which has been most overhyped? Which stars have balled out? Which have not? The guys discuss it all, and the intrasquad scrimmage that wrapped up camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…
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