The Detroit Lions 2026 schedule is here — and this is your full Detroit Lions schedule breakdown with grounded Lions schedule analysis. Ryan walks through every game from the Saints opener, the Thursday Night trip to Buffalo, the Munich game vs the Patriots, Ben Johnson's return on Thanksgiving, and the brutal NFC North closing stretch. Detroit Lions news without the lazy national takes. No Kool-Aid. No excuses. Real analysis.

0:00 — Hook

0:35 — What we knew going in

1:30 — Full schedule walkthrough

3:00 — Opening stretch (Saints, Bills TNF, Panthers SNF)

4:45 — NFC North opens at home

6:30 — Miami → Munich → Bucs gauntlet

8:00 — Thanksgiving + the brutal close

9:45 — The verdict

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In this episode of Lions Talk, we dive into the latest developments in the Motor City and explore if Detroit has finally fixed their biggest problem. As a Motown exile, it's exciting to think about the potential next steps for the city, including a possible Super Bowl win for the Detroit Lions. With the roar of the lion echoing through the streets, fans are eager to see what the future holds. We discuss the latest news and updates from ESPN and Woodward Sports, and even touch on the Pistons, highlighting the city's rich sports history. Tune in to 97.1 The Ticket for more in-depth analysis and lively discussions about the Detroit Lions and the city's sports scene. Could this be the year the Lions make a comeback and bring home a championship? Join the conversation and find out.

Brad Holmes just kept the ENTIRE Lions strength and conditioning staff. After two historically-bad injury seasons. No changes. No firings. Lions fans are furious — and I'm here to tell you why he's right.

In this video, we break down why the Detroit Lions' front office doubled down on Josh Schuler and the S&C staff, what the NFLPA player grades actually say, and why the Fred Warner controversy misses the real story entirely. Plus — how Brad Holmes IS quietly fixing the injury problem, and it has nothing to do with the training room.

✅ The AGL data — and why it doesn't tell the whole story

✅ Fred Warner vs. Dan Campbell's practice philosophy

✅ The NFLPA report card grades Lions players gave their own staff

✅ The 49ers comparison that destroys the "stop live tackling" argument

✅ How Brad Holmes is building a durable roster through guaranteed money and draft capital

✅ Where I push back — and why the practice philosophy still needs a second look

"Past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior." And what the data shows about this Lions building might surprise you.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Hook: The Stat That Started a War

0:42 — The Plot Twist: Holmes & Campbell Doubled Down

3:15 — Why Holmes Is Right, Part 1: Winning Despite Historic Injuries

5:10 — Why Holmes Is Right, Part 2: The 49ers Comparison

7:00 — Reading the Tea Leaves: What Brad ACTUALLY Did

9:00 — Where I Push Back on Dan Campbell

11:00 — The 2026 Pivot Year Verdict

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The latest Detroit Lions news is here! Today on Motown Exile, we are breaking down why Brad Holmes just told fans to sit down and relax regarding the team's training staff. Despite the Lions defense ranking dead last in "Adjusted Games Lost" (AGL) for two straight seasons (2024 & 2025), Holmes decided to retain his entire strength and conditioning staff. Why? Because the data tells a story the national media is missing.

Inside this video:

📊 The Injury Truth: Why the Lions are the only team since 2001 to win consistently while being historically injured.

🏈 Practice Philosophy: Why live tackling isn't the sole culprit, using the 49ers injury crisis as proof.

💎 Brad Holmes' Master Plan: How drafting depth like Blake Miller and spending on UDFAs is a "durability move" for the pivot year of 2026.

🦁 The Verdict: Why keeping the staff was the right "Villain" move to maintain the team's pitbull mentality.

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