Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Draft class, exploring all seven drafted and 11 undrafted rookies. As always, the guys go position-by-position through the Lions' roster, break down how each player fits into the roster, project rookie roles, and explore how this draft class impacts the Lions' future. As a reminder, if you like our show, you can subscribe using iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, and more. You can support the show by subscribing to our Patreon. As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us @erikschlitt,  @JoeKania_DLB,  @lionsbreakdown.

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe wrap up their preview the 2025 NFL Draft class by taking an extensive look at this year's "Grit Index." As always, the guys go position by position through the NFL draft class and explore which prospects would be good fits for the Detroit Lions' roster. As a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe using iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, and more. You can support the show by subscribing to our Patreon. Notably, the final draft board for the 2025 draft will be sent out soon and will include all our Grit Index research for subscribers. As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us @erikschlitt,  @JoeKania_DLB,  @lionsbreakdown.

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the 2025 NFL Draft class as we get closer to the big event, set to take place on April 24-26. As always, the guys go position-by-position through the Detroit Lions' needs, introduce players' projected availability, and identify the prospects that Lions fans should be keeping tabs on. As a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe using iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, and more. You can support the show by subscribing to our Patreon. Of note, an updated board was just sent out, so check your email in case you haven't seen it. As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us @erikschlitt,  @JoeKania_DLB,  @lionsbreakdown.

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the 2025 NFL Free Agency period set to open next week. The Legale Tampering period opens on Monday, March 10, followed by the start of the League new year and official opening of free agency on Wednesday, March 12 at 4 p.m. ET. The guys go position-by-position through the Detroit Lions' needs and identify the players available in free agency that Lions fans should be keeping tabs on. As a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe using iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, and more. You can support the show by subscribing to our Patreon. Of note, an updated board was just sent out, so check your email in case you haven't seen it. As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us @erikschlitt,  @JoeKania_DLB,  @lionsbreakdown.

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the 2025 NFL Combine's on-field drills taking place from Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2 on NFL Network. The guys go position-by-position through the Detroit Lions' needs and identify the players attending this year's Combine that fans should be watching. As a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe using iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, and more. You can support the show by subscribing to our Patreon. Of note, an updated board will be sent out ahead of the Combine, so keep an eye on your email. As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us @erikschlitt,  @JoeKania_DLB,  @lionsbreakdown.

In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 18 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, as the NFC North, NFC No. 1 seed, home field during the playoffs, and a first-round bye are all on the line. The guys review the Lions’ most recent game, discuss recent transactions, take a look at … Continue reading "Episode #329: Lions vs. Vikings, Week 18 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 1 7 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. The guys review the Lions' most recent game, discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the 49ers' roster. They examine what has changed, their opponents' … Continue reading "Episode #328: Lions at 49ers, Week 17 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 16 matchup with the Chicago Bears. The guys review the Lions' most recent game, discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Bears' roster. They examine what has changed, their opponents' strengths and … Continue reading "Episode #327: Lions (12-2) at Bears (4-10), Week 16 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 16 matchup with the Chicago Bears. The guys review the Lions' most recent game, discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Bears' roster. They examine what has changed, their opponents' strengths and … Continue reading "Episode #327: Lions at Bears, Week 16 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 15 matchup with the Buffalo Bills. The guys review the Lions' most recent game, discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Bills' roster. They examine what has changed, their opponents' strengths and … Continue reading "Episode #326: Lions (12-1) vs. Bills (10-3), Week 15 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 14 matchup with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football.” The guys review the Lions' most recent game, discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Packers' roster. They examine what has … Continue reading "Episode #325: Lions vs. Packers on TNF, Week 14 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 13 matchup with the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day. The guys review the Lions' most recent game, discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Bears' roster. They examine what has changed, their … Continue reading "Episode #324: Lions vs. Bears, Thanksgiving Day preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 12 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. The guys review the Lions' most recent game, discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Colts' roster. They examine what has changed, their opponents' strengths and … Continue reading "Episode #323: Lions at Colts, Week 12 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 11 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field. The guys review the Lions' most recent game, discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Jaguars' roster. They examine what has changed, their … Continue reading "Episode #322: Lions vs. Jaguars, Week 11 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 10 matchup with the Houston Texans on “Sunday Night Football.” The guys review the Lions’ most recent game, discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Texans' roster. They examine what has changed, … Continue reading "Episode #321: Lions at Texans on SNF, Week 10 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 9 NFC North battle with the Green Bay Packers. The guys discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Packers' roster. They examine what has changed, their opponents' strengths and weaknesses, as well … Continue reading "Episode #320: Lions at Packers, Week 9 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 8 cross-conference matchup with the Tennessee Titans. The guys discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Titans' roster. They examine what has changed, their opponents' strengths and weaknesses, as well as how … Continue reading "Episode #319: Lions vs. Titans, Week 8 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 7 divisional matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. The guys discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Vikings' roster. They examine what has changed, their opponents' strengths and weaknesses, as well as how … Continue reading "Episode #318: Lions at Vikings, Week 7 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 6 matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. The guys discuss recent transactions, take a look at the injury reports from the week, and go position-by-position through the Cowboys' roster. They examine what has changed, their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses, as well as how the … Continue reading "Episode #317: Lions at Cowboys, Week 6 preview"

With the Detroit Lions on a bye in Week 5, Erik and Joe took the opportunity to review the curse-breaking win over the Seattle Seahawks, then go position-by-position through the roster, examining how the players performed over the first “quarter” of the season. As a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe using … Continue reading "Episode #316: Lions bye week, quarter season review"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 4 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks on “Monday Night Football.” The guys revisit the Lions' win over the Cardinals last Sunday, discuss recent transactions, and take a look at the injury reports from the week. Then the fellas take a position-by-position look through … Continue reading "Episode #315: Lions vs Seahawks on MNF, Week 4 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 3 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. The guys revisit the Lions' loss to the Bucs last Sunday, discuss recent transactions, and take a look at the injury reports from the week. Then the fellas take a position-by-position look through the Cardinals' roster, examining … Continue reading "Episode #314: Lions at Cardinals, Week 3 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Week 2 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The guys revisit the Lions’ win over the Rams last Sunday, discuss recent transactions, and take a look at the injury reports from the week. Then the fellas take a position-by-position look through the Bucs' roster, … Continue reading "Episode #313: Lions vs. Bucs, Week 2 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions 2024 Week 1 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams on “Sunday Night Football.”. The fellas take a position-by-position look through the Rams' roster, examining what has changed, their strengths and weaknesses, how the Lions can take advantage, and the top keys to victory. As … Continue reading "Episode #312: Lions vs. Rams, Week 1 preview"

In this week's episode, Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania take a deep dive into the Detroit Lions 2024 active (53-man) roster, as well as the 16-man practice squad. The guys go position-by-position through the roster examining why the team made the decision they did and project which moves they could make heading into Week 1 … Continue reading "Episode #311: Lions establish 53-man roster"

In this week's episode, Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania take a look ahead as the Detroit Lions will be wrapping up their preseason against the Pittsburgh Steelers and cutting down their roster down to 53 players over the next few days. The guys discuss the Lions' roster position-by-position, identifying players who are locks for the roster, as well as those battling it out for the final few spots.

In this week's episode, Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania take a look ahead as the Detroit Lions will be wrapping up their preseason against the Pittsburgh Steelers and cutting down their roster down to 53 players over the next few days. The guys discuss the Lions' roster position-by-position, identifying players who are locks for the roster, as well as those battling it out for the final few spots.

In this week's episode, Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania take a look back at the Detroit Lions' open training camp practices, breaking down the roster, exploring each position, and discussing the roster battles that have been underway.

In this week's episode, Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania take a look at the Detroit Lions roster heading into training camp, exploring each position, and discussing the roster battles that will take place.

In the latest episode of Good Morning Pride, Erik Schlitt welcomes back Jeremy Reisman to discuss the Detroit Lions OTA/Minicamps and address the first installment of the "Summer Mailbag."

In this week's episode, Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania return after a brief, but unavoidable hiatus and spend an hour and a half setting expectations for the Detroit Lions rookie class. The guys go player by player through the drafted and undrafted Lions rookies and discuss anticipated roles, playing time, and how they fit into the roster in future seasons.

Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania break down the Detroit Lions 2024 schedule, discuss Jared Goff's contract extension and press conference, and revisit a few key points from the NFL Draft--including addressing a concern of Joe's that was raised during the three-day event.

In the latest episode Erik Schlitt welcomes back Jeremy Reisman to discuss the Detroit Lions signing quarterback Jared Goff to an impressive contract extension. Other topics discussed include Goff's rare journey back to the top of the pay scale, Lions' salary cap management, and which player could be next in line for their contract extension.

In the latest episode of Good Morning Pride, Erik Schlitt once again pairs up with Pride of Detroit contributor Morgan Cannon. The topic for this episode focuses on Detroit Lions players’ roles and positional flexibility, and how that leads to a scheme that is adaptive. The guys go position-by-position through the roster pointing out players … Continue reading "Good Morning Pride, Episode 9: “Lions player roles, versatility, with Morgan Cannon”"

In the latest episode of Good Morning Pride, Erik Schlitt once again pairs up with Pride of Detroit senior editor Ryan Mathews. The topic for this episode focuses on the Detroit Lions 2024 Draft class superlatives.

In the latest episode of Good Morning Pride, Erik Schlitt welcomes back Jeremy Reisman (Producer at Pride of Detroit) to discuss the Detroit Lions newest cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw. So far, they have 2024 NFL Draft has progressed through 100 picks but the Lions have only made two selections. So without further ado, … Continue reading "Good Morning Pride, Episode 7: Lions CBs Terrion Arnold, Ennis Rakestraw analysis"

On this week's episode, Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania spend two hours previewing the 2024 NFL Draft, while kicking off the show following the news of Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell's contract extensions with the Detroit Lions.

In the latest episode of Good Morning Pride, Erik Schlitt welcomes Meko Scott. The topics for this episode focus on the talent level at different positions in the NFL Draft, how prospects' roles change at different stages of the draft, and when the Detroit Lions would need to acquire players depending on what type of role they're targeting.

In the fifth episode of Good Morning Pride, Erik Schlitt welcomes Jeremy Reisman (Producer at Pride of Detroit) who makes his debut on the podcast. The topic for this episode focuses on the Detroit Lions' recent uniform release and the ensuing event, but as often happens with Jeremy and Erik, their conversation veers off into several other topics as well.

In the fourth episode of Good Morning Pride, Erik Schlitt welcomes Morgan Cannon for his debut on the podcast. The topic for this episode focuses on where the drop-off in first-round talent is in the 2024 NFL Draft at each of the Detroit Lions' most glaring needs.

In the third episode of "Good Morning Pride", Erik Schlitt and POD senior editor Ryan Mathews pair up once again. The topic for this episode focuses on how close the Detroit Lions are to being one of the elite teams in the NFL and how the organization can get to that level.

On this week's episode, Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania spend two hours trying to channel their inner Brad Holmes for a Detroit Lions 7-round mock draft. The fellas spend the majority of their time discussing prospects and focusing on draft strategy.

In this second episode of Good Morning Pride, Erik Schlitt is once again joined by POD senior editor Ryan Mathews. The topic for this episode, as picked by Ryan, centers around a game of “buy or sell”, where Ryan introduces different topics about the Lions and the NFL Draft, and the guys have to pick … Continue reading "Good Morning Pride, Episode 2: “Buy or Sell, with Ryan Mathews”"

We at Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast are always looking for ways to expand our platform, which has led us to a new segment we have tabbed "Good Morning Pride", where we welcome in a guest from Pride of Detroit.

On this week's episode, Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania spend two hours answering listener-submitted questions about the Detroit Lions roster, general manager Brad Holmes’ NFL Draft plans/strategy, and the upcoming prospects in this year’s draft class. As a reminder, Erik's 2024 Lions draft board is available on the podcast's Patreon website, and with free agency slowing … Continue reading "Episode #303: Pre-NFL Draft Mailbag"

On this week's episode, Erik and Joe review the first two weeks of the 2024 NFL Free Agency period. The guys go position-by-position through the Detroit Lions roster, discussing the players returning, the players lost, and giving an in-depth look at the newest players acquired.

On this week's episode, Erik and Joe review the 2024 NFL Combine and preview the NFL Free Agency period. The guys go position-by-position through the best performances from draft prospects and take a deeper look at some of the best free agency fits for the Lions.

On this week’s episode, Erik and Joe dig into the 2024 NFL Combine and preview the top players that would fit in with the Detroit Lions scheme and culture. The guys go position-by-position through the 300+ NFL Draft prospects invited to the Combine and how they fit on Erik’s Lions draft board, which is available … Continue reading "Episode #300: NFL Combine preview"

On this week's episode, Erik and Joe break down where the Detroit Lions roster sits as they begin the 2024 offseason. The guys go position-by-position through the roster, discuss who is under contract, who might be in line for a contract extension, which players are unrestricted free agents, which are restricted, and which "needs" will take priority to fill in the upcoming weeks.

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers NFC Championship game and reflect back on what a wonderful journey it was to watch the Lions exceed expectations in 2023-24.

In this week's episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions' second playoff victory in a row, this time over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23. Then preview the Lions heading to Santa Clara to take on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game.