Join lifelong Lions fans Bill Radford and John Drennan as they discuss Detroit Lions football through the lens of fans who have been through decades of some ups and many downs, as the Lions take the journey toward winning their first Super Bowl. This is football talk by fans and for fans.
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Detroit Lions Defense in Crisis: Panthers Recap & Cardinals Preview
Can Dan Campbell fix the Detroit Lions’ defense before the Arizona Cardinals matchup? On this episode of Secondhand Lions, John Drennan and Bill Radford welcome guest Ryland Drennan to unpack the frustrating loss to the Carolina Panthers and debate what needs to change.
From defensive breakdowns and missed tackles to costly penalties and stalled red-zone drives, the conversation tackles the issues holding Detroit back—and why the hosts believe Jared Goff’s strong play deserves more support.
In this episode:
Lions vs. Panthers recap and defensive concerns
Dan Campbell, coaching accountability, and defensive adjustments
Jared Goff’s performance and the pressure on Detroit’s offense
Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams, and missed scoring opportunities
Lions vs. Cardinals preview, key matchups, and score predictions
Can Detroit clean up its mistakes and regain its grit? Join Secondhand Lions for candid analysis, passionate fan perspectives, and a look at what comes next. Go Lions!
1 Oct 2026
Detroit Lions vs. Jets Recap & Panthers Preview: Can the Defense Hold?
The Detroit Lions are finding ways to win—but can their defense protect a fourth-quarter lead? On this episode of Secondhand Lions, John Drennan and Bill Radford break down the Lions–Jets matchup and preview Detroit’s next challenge against the Carolina Panthers.
From Jared Goff’s quarterback play and Jahmyr Gibbs’ explosive offense to questionable fourth-down decisions, John and Bill discuss what’s working and what needs attention as Detroit pursues its Super Bowl goals.
In this episode:
Lions vs. Jets recap and key offensive performances.
Dan Campbell’s aggressive play-calling and the trick-play debate.
Jack Campbell, pass coverage, and concerns in Detroit’s secondary.
Lions vs. Panthers preview, matchup challenges, and score predictions.
Brad Holmes’ roster decisions and the debate over adding cornerback help.
Join two longtime Lions fans for candid Detroit Lions analysis, spirited debate, and their take on the road ahead.
23 Sept 2026
Detroit Lions vs. Jets Preview: Can the Lions Defense Bounce Back?
After a rough defensive showing against the Buffalo Bills, the Detroit Lions are 1-1 and facing some big questions. Is this just an early-season stumble—or are there deeper problems that need to be fixed?
In this episode of the Second Half Lions Podcast, Bill Radford and John Drennan break down what went wrong against Buffalo, including the struggles in the secondary, offensive line concerns, defensive communication issues, and the pressure mounting on defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. They also look at the bright spots, including Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, and Aidan Hutchinson.
Then it’s on to the New York Jets. With the Lions returning to Ford Field, can Detroit clean up the mistakes, get the defense back on track, and move to 2-1?
Bill and John share what they’ll be watching Sunday—and make their Lions vs. Jets score predictions.
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