The Payne and Drain Show

In a familiar script, the Detroit Lions fell 32-26 to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday Night as the conversations surrounding the defense continue to get louder. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break it all down.

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The Detroit Lions are back in the win column following a 31-24 win over the New York Jets. The offense kept humming, and the defense showed... some signs of growth, sorta. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break it all down, along with recapping the rest of Week 3, as well as previewing a matchup with the Panthers.

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The Detroit Lions losing to the Buffalo Bills in Week 2 wasn't necessarily a shocking outcome, but the way in which it happened was very disheartening. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down what keeps going wrong for this defense, what tangible steps can be taken next, and how the Lions can correct course.

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The Detroit Lions managed to escape Week 1 with a victory, despite nearly collapsing in the 4th quarter and surrendering a 21-0 lead in the process. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down a wacky Week 1 game, the positives, the negatives, and preview a daunting matchup with the Bills in Week 2.

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The 2026 NFL Season is officially here! Zach Payne and Alex Drain preview the Lions' season, including a full roster breakdown, a look at the schedule, breakout picks, bold predictions, record predictions, and a quick look ahead to the Week 1 matchup with the Saints.

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The Detroit Lions are now around the halfway point of training camp and have played their first preseason game of the year. With a lot of risers, fallers, and injury news to discuss, Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the biggest storylines of camp so far.

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Training Camp is officially underway for the Detroit Lions after a long offseason. Zach Payne and Alex Drain return to break down the biggest storylines and position battles heading into camp, as well as provide their thoughts on the state of the team and the Lions' schedule.

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With the 2026 NFL Draft in the rearview, Zach Payne and Alex Drain reconvene to discuss the Lions' haul and what needs the Lions addressed. The guys break down every pick and where the roster stands in the aftermath of the draft.

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The NFL Draft is only a few days away, which prompted the guys to return to talk about which direction the Detroit Lions can go in a draft that leaves them with a lot of opportunity to address their few remaining needs.

Join Zach Payne and Alex Drain for a breakdown of some of the prospects the Lions could have their eye on in the first few rounds, as well as a couple of sleeper candidates, to get you ready for draft night on Thursday.

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Zach Payne and Alex Drain return after the first week of free agency to recap the slew of signings, releases, and a trade that the Lions made. The guys break down everything that's happened, where the roster stands, and discuss whether or not the fan base is overreacting to everything that has transpired so far this offseason.

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