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Do The Lions Inspire Confidence? | The End of Must See JV Sep 24, 2026

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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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Lions Get Skunked In Buffalo | Red Wings Are Pathetic Sep 18, 2026

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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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Are the Detroit Lions a playoff contender? Or should their bar be higher? Sep 11, 2026

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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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Is Tigers season worth saving? | The Pistons must do THIS in the offseason May 29, 2026

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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.

Has longterm view of the Pistons changed? | Tigers have time to save season May 15, 2026

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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 have found playoff dominance | Tigers are speed running to hell May 07, 2026

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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.

Can the Pistons fight their way to Game 7? | The Tigers Road Troubles Mount Apr 30, 2026

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Pistons: Cade Cunningham’s franchise-record 45 points staves off elimination in Game 5, but can the Pistons survive Game 6 in Orlando without Jalen Duren finding his playoff form? Tigers: As the "MASH unit" rotation heads home to face Texas, we break down Tarik Skubal’s dominance, Kenley Jansen’s late-inning struggles, and the mounting pressure on the Tigers' depth. Lions: Brad Holmes prioritizes the trenches over "splash" picks in the 2026 Draft; we debate the "Blue Wall" philosophy and whether the lack of safety depth is a calculated risk or a major oversight.

Pistons flex their playoff muscles | Lions WILL be aggressive in the draft Apr 23, 2026

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Detroit’s Historic Response: After a sluggish Game 1, the top-seeded Pistons evened the series by snapping an NBA-record 11-game home playoff losing streak behind Cade Cunningham’s elite playmaking (11 assists) and J.B. Bickerstaff’s signature third-quarter adjustments that held Orlando to a season-low 83 points
The "Villain" Moves Up: We break down why Brad Holmes might go aggressive in a "weak" 2026 class, exploring trade-up scenarios to land a blue-chip anchor like Francis Mauigoa or a dominant edge like David Bailey, plus a look at "Grit" gems for Detroit including Arizona's Treydan Stukes and Utah's Dallen Bentley.
Analyzing the Tigers’ "meh" 13-12 start: We break down the stark home-vs-road splits, the impact of rookie Hao-Yu Lee at third base, and whether the bullpen can survive a brutal upcoming road trip through Cincinnati and Atlanta.

Tigers show McGonigle love in 150 million ways | The Red Wings are pathetic Apr 16, 2026

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Pistons: As the East’s #1 seed, Detroit waits for Friday’s Play-In finale to decide their first-round opponent, weighing thelength of the Orlando Magic against a Charlotte Hornets squad they’ve already bullied this season.

Tigers: The future is officially now as the team locks up Kevin McGonigle with a massive extension, while Javier Báez moves to Center Field to solve the defensive puzzle left by Parker Meadows' injury.

Lions: We play a high-stakes game of "Brad Holmes Bingo," speculating on whether the "Villain" will execute a massive trade-up for a foundational tackle or follow his "conviction" to snag a game-wrecking interior defender.

Red Wings: We dissect the "disrespectful" 8-1 season finale loss to the Panthers and pay tribute to the legendary Paul Woods, who retires after 46 years of service to the Winged Wheel as both a player and iconic broadcaster

Pistons are healthy. Can they be stopped? | Time to move on from Yzerplan Apr 09, 2026

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Pistons: Cade Cunningham makes a stellar return as the first-place Pistons (58-22) dismantle the Bucks, solidifying their chemistry with the playoffs on the horizon.
Red Wings: 10 Hall of Famers aren't walking through that door—we discuss why it’s time to pull the plug on the "Yzerplan" and admit the current build has hit a ceiling.
Tigers: Amidst a 4-8 start and a team-wide power outage, rookie Kevin McGonigle shines as a lone bright spot while the offense searches for a spark.

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