Locked On Lions - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Lions

Crossover Thursday! Detroit Lions and New York Jets clash at Ford Field, both eager to prove their playoff credentials after up-and-down starts. Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn’s much-debated return to Detroit sparks tough questions about his game management, as clock mishaps and controversial challenges contributed to the Jets’ recent stumbles. Can the Lions exploit the Jets’ secondary, or will Glenn’s inside knowledge of Detroit’s offense shift the balance?

Matt Dery and John Butchko break down the pivotal battles: Jahmyr Gibbs aims to break through a revamped Jets run defense led by T'Vondre Sweat and DeMario Davis, while Jameson Williams tests the speed of Azariah Thomas and Brandon Stephens. Key storylines include injuries to Detroit’s secondary, the ongoing Jets interception drought, and the impact of special teams play. Can the Lions reaffirm their offensive identity, or will the Jets pull off a road upset and finally generate game-changing takeaways? #firstlisten

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Detroit Lions fans are buzzing as rumors swirl about a potential Jamaal Williams reunion. With Isiah Pacheco sidelined and the running back room in flux, Williams expresses interest in a comeback, but Coach Dan Campbell appears hesitant. How would bringing Williams back affect Jahmyr Gibbs and Sione Vaki's roles, and can Detroit recapture that explosive 2022 run game magic?

Host Matt Dery examines critical roster moves, including Seth McLaughlin’s promotion and an injury update on safety Thomas Harper. Special guest Adam Amin (NFL on Fox) provides expert analysis on the Lions’ early-season struggles, the impact of preseason philosophies on player readiness, and Ben Johnson’s influence on Detroit’s offense. Insights include defensive improvements needed for a deep playoff run, challenges posed by the New York Jets’ top-ranked defense, and whether Brad Holmes remains the right architect for a Detroit Super Bowl push. Can the Lions capitalize this Sunday against the Jets to steady their season? #firstlisten

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LIONS SQUAD SHOW: Detroit Lions Look To TURN THE PAGE & BOUNCE BACK vs New York Jets In NFL Week 3

Detroit Lions News discussed Locked On Lions SQUAD SHOW twice per week with Jake Riepma, Natalie Kerwin & Bradford Banta, joined weekly by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Lions Schedule:

Sun, Sept. 13
vs. New Orleans Saints
1:00 PM
FOX 
W 31-30

Thu, Sept. 17
at Buffalo Bills
8:15 PM
Amazon Prime
L 41-31

Sun, Sept. 27
vs. New York Jets
1:00 PM
FOX

Sun, Oct. 4
at Carolina Panthers
8:20 PM
NBC

Sun, Oct. 11
at Arizona Cardinals
4:25 PM
FOX

Bye Week

Sun, Oct. 25
vs. Green Bay Packers
4:25 PM
FOX

Sun, Nov. 1
vs. Minnesota Vikings
1:00 PM
FOX

Sun, Nov. 8
at Miami Dolphins
1:00 PM
FOX

Sun, Nov. 15
vs. New England Patriots (Munich, Germany)
9:30 AM
FOX

Sun, Nov. 22
vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1:00 PM
CBS

Thu, Nov. 26
vs. Chicago Bears (Thanksgiving)
1:00 PM
CBS

Sun, Dec. 6
at Atlanta Falcons
1:00 PM
CBS

Sun, Dec. 13
vs. Tennessee Titans
1:00 PM
FOX

Sun, Dec. 20
at Minnesota Vikings
8:20 PM
NBC

Mon, Dec. 28
vs. New York Giants
8:15 PM
ESPN

Sun, Jan. 3
at Chicago Bears
4:25 PM
FOX

at Green Bay Packers

Locked On Lions Squad Show: Jake Riepma, Natalie Kerwin, & Bradford Banta.

Bradford Banta is an 11-year NFL veteran who went on to coach for 11 years in the NFL. A Graduate and 3 1/2-year starter at TE for the University of Southern California, Bradford’s 11-year NFL playing career included stops with the Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills.
Banta’s 11-year NFL coaching career primarily on Special Teams and
defense included time with the Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins, and New Orleans Saints.
Bradford also brings a resume with 5-years of College coaching career primarily on Special Teams and offense with Tennessee-Chattanooga and the University of Michigan.

Natalie Kerwin is a sports broadcaster and host with FanDuel Sports Network. Kerwin hosts the pre & postgame shows for the Detroit Pistons official team broadcasts as well as sideline reporting with the network. A graduate of Michigan State University, Kerwin is a Michigan girl through-and-through and the definition of a Detroit Sports fanatic!

Jake Riepma is a sports talk radio host and on-air personality formerly with 97.1 The Ticket - the flagship radio station for the Detroit Lions. Riepma formerly held roles on the Detroit Lions postgame show as well as other hosting roles with the Detroit Red Wings, Pistons & Tigers on the radio side of things before accepting a hosting role with 105.3 The Fan in Dallas.

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Detroit Lions face mounting pressure after rocky start, but can they turn things around with a “guaranteed” win over the New York Jets? Key injuries to the secondary—including uncertainty around Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch—threaten the defense, raising questions about Detroit’s Super Bowl aspirations and playoff hopes.

Matt Dery breaks down recent roster moves, including the signings of Jalen Mills and rookie Bishop Fitzgerald, and examines Jack Campbell’s performance drop at linebacker. The conversation focused on the Jets’ top-ranked defense, the struggles of the Lions’ offense, and whether home-field advantage will spark a resurgence. Insights include league-wide injury concerns, standout quarterback play from Matthew Stafford, and how the Lions can exploit Jets’ special teams issues. With Adam Amin set to join the next show and crossover analysis from Locked On Jets on deck, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Detroit heading into Week 3. #firstlisten

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Detroit Lions scramble after Avonte Maddox’s season-ending injury exposes major defensive concerns. With Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph sidelined, the Lions resort to tryouts and bring back Jalen Mills as Aaron Glenn’s high-powered New York Jets defense heads to Ford Field. Can Detroit’s battered secondary withstand the NFL’s top-ranked defense, or is a deeper roster problem brewing?

Matt Dery questions GM Brad Holmes’ draft decisions, highlights Kelvin Sheppard’s coaching challenges, and debates whether the Lions’ defensive failures stem from schematic issues or lack of talent. The conversation explores Dan Campbell’s loyalty to his staff, humorous takes on NFL memes, and memorable moments from the Jets-Packers overtime thriller. Listener calls ignite the Ben Johnson vs. Aaron Glenn narrative—who deserves credit for the Lions’ recent success? This episode delivers sharp analysis as the Lions brace for a pivotal NFC matchup. #firstlisten

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Detroit Lions defense crumbles as Buffalo Bills rack up 41 points—are Brad Holmes, Kelvin Sheppard, or Jack Campbell most to blame? Secondary struggles reach historic lows, and fan frustration boils over after back-to-back shaky performances. Can this high-powered offense keep masking defensive woes, or is Detroit headed for another letdown?

Matt Dery examines the Lions’ alarming start, spotlighting Jack Campbell’s dramatic PFF grade drop and key injuries to Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph. Key talking points include a breakdown of top and bottom PFF performers, coaching questions surrounding Kelvin Shepard, and how Detroit’s porous secondary could derail their playoff hopes. With the New York Jets, Panthers, and Cardinals looming, is there enough time for the Lions’ defense to regroup and reclaim their contender status? #firstlisten

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LIONS SQUAD SHOW: Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills | Thursday Night Football | Postgame Show

Detroit Lions News discussed Locked On Lions SQUAD SHOW twice per week with Jake Riepma, Natalie Kerwin & Bradford Banta. 

Detroit Lions Schedule: 

Sun, Sept. 13

vs. New Orleans Saints

1:00 PM

FOX 

W 31-30

Thu, Sept. 17

at Buffalo Bills

8:15 PM

Amazon Prime

Sun, Sept. 27

vs. New York Jets

1:00 PM

FOX

Sun, Oct. 4

at Carolina Panthers

8:20 PM

NBC

Sun, Oct. 11

at Arizona Cardinals

4:25 PM

FOX

Bye Week

Sun, Oct. 25

vs. Green Bay Packers

4:25 PM

FOX

Sun, Nov. 1

vs. Minnesota Vikings

1:00 PM

FOX

Sun, Nov. 8

at Miami Dolphins

1:00 PM

FOX

Sun, Nov. 15

vs. New England Patriots (Munich, Germany)

9:30 AM

FOX

Sun, Nov. 22

vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1:00 PM

CBS

Thu, Nov. 26

vs. Chicago Bears (Thanksgiving)

1:00 PM

CBS

Sun, Dec. 6

at Atlanta Falcons

1:00 PM

CBS

Sun, Dec. 13

vs. Tennessee Titans

1:00 PM

FOX

Sun, Dec. 20

at Minnesota Vikings

8:20 PM

NBC

Mon, Dec. 28

vs. New York Giants

8:15 PM

ESPN

Sun, Jan. 3

at Chicago Bears

4:25 PM

FOX

at Green Bay Packers

Locked On Lions Squad Show: Jake Riepma, Natalie Kerwin, & Bradford Banta.

Bradford Banta is an 11-year NFL veteran who went on to coach for 11 years in the NFL. A Graduate and 3 1/2-year starter at TE for the University of Southern California, Bradford’s 11-year NFL playing career included stops with the Indianapolis Colts, New York Jets, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills.

Banta’s 11-year NFL coaching career primarily on Special Teams and

defense included time with the Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins, and New Orleans Saints.

Bradford also brings a resume with 5-years of College coaching career primarily on Special Teams and offense with Tennessee-Chattanooga and the University of Michigan.

Natalie Kerwin is a sports broadcaster and host with FanDuel Sports Network. Kerwin hosts the pre & postgame shows for the Detroit Pistons official team broadcasts as well as sideline reporting with the network. A graduate of Michigan State University, Kerwin is a Michigan girl through-and-through and the definition of a Detroit Sports fanatic! 

Jake Riepma is a sports talk radio host and on-air personality formerly with 97.1 The Ticket - the flagship radio station for the Detroit Lions. Riepma formerly held roles on the Detroit Lions postgame show as well as other hosting roles with the Detroit Red Wings, Pistons & Tigers on the radio side of things before accepting a hosting role with 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. 

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Detroit Lions’ secondary collapses as Buffalo Bills’ offense rolls to a 41-31 victory. Is Detroit’s defensive scheme doomed—or can key injuries explain the breakdown?

Matt Dery dissects the Lions’ embarrassing prime-time defeat at Buffalo’s new Highmark Stadium, spotlighting Josh Allen’s 5-touchdown performance and James Cook’s dominance on the ground. The conversation focused on Detroit’s defensive failures, with Kelvin Sheppard’s scheme scrutinized and questions raised about the communication in the secondary. Offensively, Jared Goff’s 4-touchdown night and Amon-Ra St. Brown’s 142 receiving yards offered bright spots, but injuries and sloppy play—including 10 costly penalties—undermined the effort. Several points were raised, including concerns about the athletic training staff, roster decisions involving Ennis Rakestraw, and the need for urgent improvements against upcoming opponents like the New York Jets. Can Detroit rebound, or are bigger changes required to salvage the season? #firstlisten 

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Buffalo Bills christen new Highmark Stadium with a high-octane Thursday night showdown against the Detroit Lions. Who will emerge as the NFL’s first 2-0 team? Joe Marino and Matt Dery spotlight the explosive offenses of Josh Allen’s Bills and Jared Goff’s Lions, questioning if either revamped secondary can withstand the aerial assault. Can Buffalo’s young, untested defense regroup after struggles against Houston, or will Detroit’s depleted secondary open the door for another breakout from Dalton Kincaid and DJ Moore?

Key matchups include Aidan Hutchinson challenging Dion Dawkins, Ed Oliver and Deone Walker targeting the Lions’ interior offensive line, and Jahmyr Gibbs carrying the load in Detroit’s backfield. The hosts break down Detroit’s running back depth concerns, Greg Dortch’s revenge factor on special teams, and how crowd energy and early momentum could tip the scales. Don’t miss this rapid-fire analysis of game-defining strategies, potential roster moves, and each team’s pathway to an early statement win. #firstlisten

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Detroit Lions face a running back crisis as Isaiah Pacheco undergoes back surgery, leaving Jahmyr Gibbs as the primary weapon headed into a pivotal Thursday night showdown against the Buffalo Bills. Will Gibbs’ heavy workload hold up, or is a veteran free-agent signing on the horizon? Roster depth concerns mount as Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylers step up, and names like Kareem Hunt and Austin Ekeler surface as possible solutions.

Host Matt Dery spotlights the swirling Joey Porter Jr. trade rumors, with Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Tim Benz offering insider analysis on the Steelers’ contract stalemate with their star cornerback. Can the Lions capitalize on the situation, or will Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes stick to their DNA? Key talking points include Detroit’s secondary questions, the impact of the Bills’ high-tempo offense, and the challenge of defending tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox. Can the Lions’ ground attack control the clock and keep Josh Allen in check? #firstlisten

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