The ZC Show

The Detroit Lions shelled the Arizona Cardinals 45-21 in Glendale on Sunday. Both the Detroit offense and defense showed signs of life. As the Lions head into the bye week, how are YOU feeling about them? Guys like Cade Mays and Brian Branch may soon return to the lineup. What kind of boost might they give the Lions. And host Zach Clark gives props to a couple of unsung Lions heroes.

Also in this episode -- Michigan State gets hosed, the Red Wings continue to embarrass themselves and the Pistons gear up for the 2026-2027 campaign.

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The Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Lions combined to go 0-3 over the weekend (0-5 if you count Michigan and Michigan State football). Where did it all go wrong?

For the Lions, their defense might be the worst in the NFL. It's trending towards the 0-16 season in terms of quality. There is only so much the offense can do to carry the team. Should there be a change from a play calling standpoint?

For the Wings, everything that could go wrong basically has. That was true before they started the season 0-2. And so many of the issues are self inflicted by the incompetent front office.

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In this episode, we tackle Detroit’s quiet front office as Joey Porter Jr. lands in Dallas, leaving Lions fans wondering when the team will finally pull off a big-time external move.

Then, we preview Sunday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers. With CBs Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson out, Jared Goff, Drew Petzing, and the Lions offense have a massive opportunity downfield—if they can start fast and keep Jahmyr Gibbs rolling.

Finally, we dive into absolute chaos with the Red Wings. Between Simon Edvinsson sitting in Sweden over a contract holdout, Dylan Larkin’s absence, and zero GM clarity, is there any reason to believe in this organization heading into opening night?

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Despite a good day from the Detroit Lions offense and a decent day from the defense, The New York Jets were able to overcome two double-digit fourth quarter deficits only to see Detroit put them away at the very end. How concerning should the Lions' inability to close be? They did win both games where they blew double-digit leads late.

And, hats off to Justin Verlander. But the Detroit Tigers aren't off the hook for a terrible season.

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The Detroit Lions welcome Aaron Glenn and the Jets this weekend at Ford Field. Can Detroit stabilize their offensive line enough to fight back an improved New York defense? And can the Lions defense turn things around after a long week? If they don't, Breece Hall might eat them alive.

The Detroit Tigers will give Justin Verlander his final send off on Saturday. It's a bittersweet end for a Detroit legend.

With just a week before training camp starts, the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren remain at a contract standoff. Should they pay him? Trade him? They could do neither...

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How worried should you be after the Detroit Lions were skunked in Buffalo by the Bills on Thursday Night Football. What was more concerning -- The offensive line or the defensive secondary?

The Detroit Red Wings have given up, right? No? That's just how it seems? Well none of this is good news.

The Detroit Tigers enter the "too little too late" discussion and can Michigan State beat Notre Dame on the road?

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🔥 Detroit Lions Season Opener: Ready to Roar, or Set Up to Stumble? 🔥

Football is BACK at Ford Field! The Lions host Kellen Moore’s New Orleans Saints to kick off the season, but before the stadium starts rocking, we’re tearing down the roster:

• ⚡ An Explosive New Offense: Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and an expanded route tree for Jameson Williams—Drew Petzig's new play-action scheme is built to inflict damage. But can a banged-up, patch-work offensive line hold up?
• 🛡️ Defense Under Pressure: Hutchinson, McNeill, and Jack Campbell are ready to wreck shop upfront, but with Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph out, can this patchwork secondary survive?
• 🏈 Week 1 Prediction: We make our game picks, lay out the path to a 10-7 playoff run, and break down what has to go right on Sunday.

Press play, turn it up, and let’s get into it! 🦁👇

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• Tigers: Detroit's season is currently off the rails (they've lost 17/20). With the injuries piling up, can the season be saved? Is it worth saving at all?
• Pistons: The season game to a brutal end but the outlook should still be bright. Trajan Langdon has work ahead of him. But the good news is, we are here to help him out.
• Lions: As the first activities of the 2026 season begin, what might we learn? Well, that depends on how closely you look.

• Pistons -- Detroit is on the doorstep of an early playoff elimination. We dive into the offensive identity crisis and why Jalen Duren has suddenly become the biggest question mark going forward.
• Tigers -- A look at a roster on life support. With 15 players on the IL—including Verlander and Skubal—we discuss the recent sweeps while pointing out that there is still time to right the ship.
• Lions -- Breaking down the newly released 2026 schedule. From the Munich trip to the "easiest" strength of schedule in the NFL, we analyze if the path is cleared for the Lions to reclaim the NFC North

• Pistons’ Semifinal Surge: We break down Detroit’s gritty Game 1 win over Cleveland and how the "Orlando Scare" turned Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren into a battle-tested duo ready for the ECF.
• Tigers’ Week from Hell: From Tarik Skubal’s surgery and the mysterious firing in Toledo to Framber Valdez’s 94-mph meltdown, we ask: Has the season officially derailed in the 313?
• Rocket Mortgage Field Flash: The stars are coming to Woodward! With No. 3 Cameron Young and Xander Schauffele officially committed, we discuss why the tournament’s new July slot is attracting the best field in its history.