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About A to Z Sports Detroit Lions
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- 7 Aug 2025
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- 30 Oct 2026
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30 Oct 2026
The Lions Shouldn't Panic After The Bears' Big Trade + Will Kerby Joseph Actually Return?
Detroit Lions fans don't need to panic just because the Chicago Bears made a blockbuster trade. Mike Payton breaks down the biggest storylines around the Lions in the latest edition of the Moon Man Show, starting with Chicago's massive move for Jeffery Simmons and why Detroit shouldn't feel pressured to respond with a blockbuster trade of its own. The Lions simply don't have the same needs as some of the teams making big moves, and Mike explains why trading multiple first-round picks for one player isn't necessarily the answer. He also breaks down the limited number of realistic starting cornerback options available to Detroit and why a major trade just isn't as simple as it looks. Mike also dives into the biggest piece of Lions news this week: Kirby Joseph has returned to practice. Joseph won't be rushed back, and Mike explains why Lions fans should expect this to be a process rather than an immediate return to a full workload. He also lays out a potential timeline for Joseph's return and why November 14 could be an important date to watch. Plus, the Lions have one of the easiest remaining schedules in the NFL while the Vikings, Bears and Packers all face much more difficult roads ahead. Mike also revisits the infamous Christmas Day matchup against Minnesota and explains why Lions fans shouldn't expect a repeat of that game with Detroit's current offensive line and roster. And, of course, the Moon Man Show ends with this week's Moon Stat for Lions vs. Vikings. Topics include: • The Bears' blockbuster Jeffery Simmons trade • Why the Lions shouldn't panic • Detroit's realistic trade options at cornerback • Kirby Joseph's return to practice • When Kirby Joseph could return to game action • The Lions' remaining strength of schedule • Vikings vs. Lions and the Christmas Day rematch • Jared Goff and Detroit's offensive line • This week's Moon Stat Try the A to Z Sports NFL Trade Simulator: Make A to Z Sports your preferred source on Google: Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: For more LIONS coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: 00:00 Welcome To The Moon Man Show 00:51 Lions Fans Shouldn't Panic About The Bears 01:15 Why The Bears' Jeffery Simmons Trade Isn't A Reason To Panic 02:30 Lions Fans And The Grass Is Always Greener 03:53 The Truth About Blockbuster NFL Trades 05:22 Why The Lions Can't Find A Blockbuster Cornerback Trade 06:26 The Realistic Cornerback Trade Options 07:01 Why The Lions Don't Need Another Defensive Lineman 07:47 Why The Rams And Cowboys Should Make Lions Fans Think Twice 09:37 Kirby Joseph Is Back At Practice 10:17 When Will Kirby Joseph Actually Return? 11:14 The Lions Need To Be Patient With Kirby Joseph 12:26 What Kirby's Return Could Look Like 13:43 The Lions Have A Huge Schedule Advantage 15:27 Why Lions Fans Need To Calm Down 15:53 The Truth About The Christmas Day Vikings Game 17:33 Why The Lions Are A Completely Different Team 18:06 The Moon Man Show's Weekly Moon Stat 19:10 The Moon Stat For Lions vs Vikings 20:02 See You On The Next Moon Man Show #detroitlions #lionsnation #lionsfootball #detroitlionsnews
29 Oct 2026
The Lions Have One HUGE Problem Against The Vikings They MUST Solve
The Detroit Lions face one of their biggest tests of the season when they host the Minnesota Vikings in a massive NFC North matchup. Mike Payton of A to Z Sports Detroit and Tyler Forness of A to Z Sports Minnesota break down the biggest storylines heading into Lions vs. Vikings, including whether Jared Goff and Detroit's offense can finally solve Brian Flores' defense. The Vikings have allowed just three fourth-quarter points all season, and their defense has looked dominant through the first part of the year. But questions remain about the strength of Minnesota's schedule, making this Lions offense a massive test for the Vikings defense. The biggest question may be Jared Goff. Detroit has historically had success against Minnesota, but the Vikings found ways to make life extremely difficult for Goff last season. Mike and Tyler break down Minnesota's pressure packages, zone coverage, blitz tendencies and the ways the Vikings have changed their defensive structure. Goff is currently playing at an elite level against pressure, but Minnesota's defense is unlike anything the Lions have faced recently. The question is whether Detroit can find the quick-game answers necessary to get the ball out of Goff's hands and attack the Vikings before their pass rush takes over. The guys also discuss: • Brian Branch's impact on the Lions secondary • Whether Detroit's defense has finally turned the corner • Justin Jefferson vs. the Lions secondary • Jordan Addison and Minnesota's passing attack • Aidan Hutchinson and Detroit's pass rush • Why Alim McNeill and DJ Reader could be major factors • Jahmyr Gibbs' pass protection against Minnesota • The Vikings' historic defensive start • Kyler Murray and the struggling Vikings offense • Whether Minnesota's offense can finally break through • The biggest matchup that could decide the game And finally, Mike and Tyler make their predictions for Lions vs. Vikings. Mike has Detroit winning 17-14. Tyler has Minnesota winning 16-10. Who gets the win in this massive NFC North matchup? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to A to Z Sports Detroit for more Detroit Lions news, analysis, reactions and coverage from Mike Payton. 00:00 Lions vs. Vikings Is A Massive NFC North Test 00:42 Are The Vikings Really A Historic Defense? 02:17 Has Minnesota Actually Been Tested? 03:29 How The Vikings Are Attacking Jared Goff 04:34 Minnesota's Plan For Jahmyr Gibbs 05:58 Can The Lions Protect Their Running Backs? 08:01 Can The Lions Replace Ben Johnson's Answers? 09:40 Can Detroit Finally Solve Brian Flores? 11:13 Why The Lions Shouldn't Fear Last Year's Matchup 12:07 The Vikings Defense Is Doing Something Special 13:39 What's Wrong With The Vikings Offense? 15:47 Why Kyler Murray Isn't The Only Problem 18:22 Can The Lions Defense Stop Justin Jefferson? 20:02 Brian Branch Changes The Lions Secondary 23:46 Who Is Detroit's Second Pass-Rush Threat? 26:22 Why Jared Goff Is Having His Best Season 28:01 Jared Goff vs. The Vikings Blitz 30:14 How The Vikings Actually Generate Pressure 32:09 The Biggest Matchup Of The Game 33:42 Will The Lions Take Deep Shots? 35:06 Mike's Lions Prediction 36:09 Tyler's Vikings Prediction 38:57 Final Thoughts On Lions vs. Vikings Try the A to Z Sports NFL Trade Simulator: Make A to Z Sports your preferred source on Google: Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: For more LIONS coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: #DetroitLions #Lions #MinnesotaVikings #Vikings #NFL
27 Oct 2026
The Lions Could Fix 2 Big Problems With One Trade Partner
The Detroit Lions could have a very interesting trade partner in the Indianapolis Colts. Mike Payton takes a look at several Colts players the Lions could realistically target at the trade deadline, including three players who could help address areas Detroit has struggled with this season. The biggest name is Charvarius Ward. Mike believes the Lions could potentially acquire Ward from Indianapolis for a fifth-round pick, giving Detroit a starting-caliber cornerback to play opposite D.J. Reed. Ward is 30 years old and may not be a long-term answer, but that could actually make him a perfect fit for what Detroit needs right now. Mike also looks at Cam Taylor-Britt, a younger cornerback who could potentially compete for a starting role in Detroit. The Lions have shown interest in Taylor-Britt in the past, and the A to Z Sports Trade Simulator values him around the same range as Detroit's sixth-round pick. Then there's Akeem Davis-Gaither. Detroit has dealt with plenty of uncertainty at weakside linebacker, and Davis-Gaither has been playing well for Indianapolis. Mike believes the Lions could potentially acquire him for a seventh-round pick and add another starting-capable player to the defense. Could Detroit potentially acquire BOTH a starting cornerback and a starting linebacker from Indianapolis for a fifth- and seventh-round pick? Which Colts player should the Lions target at the trade deadline? Let us know in the comments. Try the A to Z Sports NFL Trade Simulator: Make A to Z Sports your preferred source on Google: Play A to Z Sports Daily Games: For more LIONS coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: 00:00 The Lions May Have A Perfect Trade Partner 00:31 Which Teams Could Actually Make Trades? 01:14 Why The Colts Could Be Sellers 02:25 The Lions Don't Need Another Safety 03:20 The First Colts CB The Lions Should Target 04:11 Why A Short-Term CB Could Make Sense 04:51 Lions Could Get Ward For A 5th-Round Pick 05:48 Another Colts CB To Consider 06:35 Why Cam Taylor-Britt Could Fit Detroit 07:40 Could The Lions Get Him For A 6th? 08:28 The Lions' Underrated Linebacker Problem 09:15 Akeem Davis-Gaither Could Be The Answer 10:13 Could Detroit Get Him For A 7th? 11:04 The Lions Could Fix Two Problems 11:26 Players The Lions Should NOT Trade For 12:35 The Colts Players Detroit Should Target #detroitlions #lionsnation #lionsfootball #detroitlionsnews
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