Welcome to the start of the 2025 Detroit Lions NFL Season with the Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris & Jeff Risdon. Training camp concluded, and “football is back” begins. The Detroit Lions have trimmed their roster down to a streamlined core of 52 players heading into Week 1. With the clock ticking toward kickoff against the Packers, the final depth chart is nearly set - and the stakes couldn't be higher.

Coach Dan Campbell made tough choices in the final roster cuts, ultimately arriving at a 52‑man squad - a number short of the full 53 roster limit. Notably, backup quarterback Hendon Hooker was released, solidifying Kyle Allen as the clear No. 2 under center behind Jared Goff. With three spots still open, the team is positioned to make strategic in-season additions to round out special teams and depth.

Detroit Lions players to watch now rise under scrutiny. Isaac TeSlaa, a surprise choice to stay, and rising defenders like Aidan Hutchinson will have every rep count. Campbell's calm demeanor and message of internal focus—blocking outside noise and trusting the process—resonate as the roster battle concludes and the season beckons.

The Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers matchup is more than tradition - it’s a measuring stick for early season trajectory. Betting lines have tightened, with the Packers currently favored by 2.5 points at Lambeau Field, and the over/under set at 47.5 points. Detroit enters as the underdog on the road, yet the rivalry’s history still carries weight. The Lions split earlier contests, and the NFC North title hangs in the balance from the opening whistle.

This game kicks off NFL Week 1, where the depth chart's health and the Lions’ preparedness will show. Who steps up under pressure, who chips in on special teams, and how well the rookies perform will all influence early momentum.

Heading into the season, several 2025 Lions questions remain:

Football is back, and with it, real answers to these questions are on the horizon.

Tune in to this episode of the Detroit Lions Podcast as we break down the Detroit Lions depth chart, spotlight key players, and gear up for the Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers showdown—Season Kickoff is here.

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