In this episode of Secondhand Lions, John Drennan and Bill Radford break down the Detroit Lions’ Week 9 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings following the bye week. They revisit classic “Same Old Lions” heartbreak against Minnesota, including the infamous blocked field goal in 1971, and contrast it with today’s new era under Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes.

We discuss Aidan Hutchinson’s new 4-year extension, Brad Holmes’ league-best draft success, and how Detroit's defense has stacked up huge performances against Lamar Jackson and Baker Mayfield. We also dive into Jared Goff’s consistency, Jahmyr Gibbs’ breakout, and what needs to happen next for playmakers like Jameson Williams and Tesla to become bigger parts of the offense.

Plus:

• Why JJ McCarthy could be dangerous (but not too dangerous this week)
• What Detroit must improve on third down
• The return of key injured players and how depth is reshaping this roster
• Score predictions & what to expect at Ford Field

Whether you’ve lived the Lions pain for 50 years or you’re riding the Honolulu Blue wave for the first time — this episode brings the history, the analysis, and the optimism of a new Detroit era.

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