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Is Kelvin Sheppard the Problem? Lions Defense + Cardinals Preview
Is Kelvin Sheppard the Problem? Lions Defense + Cardinals Preview
The pressure is mounting on Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.
Joe Chapp and James break down Sheppard’s comments to the media, Dan Campbell’s concerns about trust and discipline, Detroit’s defensive personnel, the coverage breakdowns and why the Lions continue to generate pressure without consistently getting stops.
Could Detroit realistically make a defensive coordinator change during the season? We discuss Casey Rogers, Jim O’Neil and other possibilities — while explaining why the Lions’ best outcome is still Sheppard finding a way to fix the defense.
We also discuss Brian Branch’s potential return, whether Ennis Rakestraw deserves a larger role, the Lions’ blitz strategy and how Detroit compares to the defense Aaron Glenn left behind.
Then it’s on to Lions vs. Cardinals.
Detroit faces an Arizona team with dangerous weapons including Trey McBride, Michael Wilson and Jeremiah Love. Can Jared Goff and the Lions offense finally start fast? Can Detroit contain McBride? And is this the game where the Lions defense finally turns the corner?
CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome + Kelvin Sheppard reaction02:08 Dan Campbell: Trust and defensive discipline07:21 Brad Holmes and Detroit's defensive personnel11:25 Does Detroit have enough defensive talent?17:52 Sheppard responds to criticism of the defense22:20 Could Detroit change defensive coordinators?27:56 Brian Branch's potential return34:46 Sheppard defends Detroit's blitz calls41:55 Pressure without defensive stops43:59 Aaron Glenn comparison + run defense51:21 Should Ennis Rakestraw start?54:01 Detroit Lions vs. Arizona Cardinals preview58:13 Why Detroit's offense needs to start faster1:03:43 Arizona Cardinals offensive weapons1:10:24 How Detroit can handle Trey McBride1:11:49 Drew Petzing returns to Arizona1:16:00 Should Detroit take the opening kickoff?1:18:44 Cardinals' fast starts vs. Lions' slow starts1:21:13 Kelvin Sheppard facing mounting pressure1:24:05 Lions-Cardinals game information + final thoughts
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Hosts: Joe Chapp and James
2 Oct 2026
Did the Lions Miss on Joey Porter Jr.? Panthers Up Next
Did the Lions miss an opportunity by not trading for Joey Porter Jr., or was the price simply too high?
Joe Chapp and James Nahikian break down the Joey Porter Jr. situation, Detroit’s need for help in the secondary and what Brad Holmes could do next as the Lions evaluate potential cornerback and safety additions.
Then it’s on to the Carolina Panthers. We preview the matchup, including Jameer Gibbs against Carolina’s run defense, Bryce Young against Detroit’s pass rush, Jared Goff versus the blitz, the Panthers’ offensive-line issues, Detroit’s defensive adjustments, potential weather implications and the biggest keys to a Lions victory.
Plus, we discuss whether the Lions defense is beginning to turn the corner and why the next two games could tell us much more about Detroit heading toward the bye.
Detroit Lions News Podcast — year-round Lions news, analysis, game previews, postgame reaction, roster moves and trade discussion.
0:00 Intro1:08 Did the Lions Miss on Joey Porter Jr.?6:47 Was a Second-Round Pick Too Much?15:23 Detroit’s Investment in the Secondary19:48 Blockbuster Lions Trade Idea25:14 Other Cornerback & Safety Trade Targets30:39 Ennis Rakestraw and the Lions Secondary32:52 What Improved Against the Jets?35:20 Kelvin Sheppard Changes the Blitz Rate40:15 How Concerned Should We Be About the Lions Defense?46:48 Detroit’s Improved Time to Pressure50:54 Lions vs. Panthers Preview + Betting Market55:14 Bryce Young vs. Lions Pass Rush57:20 Biggest Matchup: Detroit’s Run Game1:00:39 Jameer Gibbs & Sam LaPorta Could Feast1:01:00 Weather Could Impact Lions vs. Panthers1:05:59 Panthers Offensive Line vs. Detroit Pass Rush1:09:38 Why This Is a Huge Game for Detroit1:11:37 Panthers Run Defense Has a Major Problem1:15:07 Jared Goff vs. Panthers Pressure & Blitz1:15:49 Drew Petzing’s Extra Motivation1:20:41 Lions’ NFC North & Playoff Outlook1:24:44 Key to the Game: Start Fast1:25:37 Third-Down Defense Is Critical1:27:23 Red-Zone Defense Has to Improve1:27:42 Final Lions-Panthers Outlook1:29:44 Spread, Over/Under & Final Thoughts1:30:00 Outro
27 Sept 2026
Lions 31, Jets 24: Gibbs Goes OFF + Detroit Defense Shows Progress
The Detroit Lions improve to 2-1 with a 31-24 win over the New York Jets.
Joe Chapp breaks down Jahmyr Gibbs’ huge three-touchdown performance, Jared Goff’s efficient afternoon, Detroit’s five-sack defensive effort and the improvements the Lions showed after a difficult start to the season.
We also discuss Christian Izien’s impact at safety, Blake Miller’s strong performance, the Lions’ improved pass protection and the defensive concerns that remain after New York scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.
Topics include:
• Jahmyr Gibbs: 99 rushing yards, 65 receiving yards and 3 total TDs• Jared Goff and Detroit’s passing offense• Lions offensive line and Blake Miller• Detroit’s 5 sacks and 7 QB hits• Christian Izien and the Lions secondary• Kelvin Sheppard’s defensive adjustments• Detroit’s red-zone defense• The Jets’ fourth-quarter comeback• What the Lions need to improve before facing Carolina
Detroit Lions News Podcast covers Lions news, analysis, previews and postgame reactions throughout the 2026 NFL season.
00:00 Lions Beat Jets 31-24 — Postgame Reaction01:26 Detroit Wins Time of Possession & Controls the Game03:09 Jahmyr Gibbs Takes Over — 3 Total Touchdowns05:24 Lions Defense Shows Progress06:55 Kelvin Sheppard & Second-Half Defensive Concerns08:45 Red Zone Defense Still Needs Improvement09:55 Christian Izien’s Huge Game at Safety12:47 Ennis Rakestraw & Lions Secondary Step Up13:53 Jets’ 14-Point Fourth-Quarter Comeback14:21 Gibbs Scores the Go-Ahead Touchdown15:48 Jared Goff’s Efficient Performance16:29 Blake Miller Shuts Down David Bailey17:51 Lions Stop the Jets’ Run Game18:53 Looking Ahead to Panthers on Sunday Night Football21:55 Why Detroit’s Defense Still Needs Time22:59 Jared Goff Joins Elite NFL Company23:38 Skyler Gill-Howard Gets Offensive Snaps25:20 Final Thoughts on Lions 31, Jets 24
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