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LIONS SQUAD SHOW: Detroit Lions CRUSH Arizona Cardinals, 3-2 Heading To Bye Week | Postgame Show
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
W 31-24
Sun, Oct. 4
at Carolina Panthers
8:20 PM
L 32-26
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 crush Arizona Cardinals with Jared Goff’s MVP-caliber performance—could this be the momentum swing Detroit needs before the bye? The conversation focused on Goff’s precision passing, Jahmyr Gibbs’ explosive 207 yards and two touchdowns, and the team’s revitalized identity built on aggressive playcalling and physical defense. Creative offensive schemes by Drew Petzing and gutsy fourth-down decisions fueled Detroit’s 45-21 road victory.
A key theme that emerged was the Lions’ defensive resurgence, featuring Roger McCreary’s lockdown corner play and DJ Wonnum's consistent pass rush. The discussion explored special teams impact, improved gap discipline, and standouts like Sam LaPorta in the passing game. With the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings looming, questions remain: Can the Lions carry this energy forward? Will a trade for another cornerback solidify Detroit’s defense for a postseason push? Don’t miss this comprehensive breakdown of Detroit’s path to NFC North contention. #firstlisten
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Detroit Lions face a pivotal test as defensive coordinator Kelvin Shepard’s job hangs in the balance ahead of their clash with the Arizona Cardinals. Matt Dery questions whether Sheppard's assertive defense of his play-calling will silence critics or spark bigger changes if the secondary continues to struggle. Key injuries to Brian Branch and Cade Mays add to the intrigue, with rookies and backups poised to step up against Jacoby Brissett, Michael Wilson, and Trey McBride.
Dery breaks down Dan Campbell’s call for more turnovers, increased quarterback pressure, and the elimination of mental errors, wondering if the Lions’ defense can answer. With the NFC showing surprising parity and contenders like the Vikings and 49ers emerging, Dery examines Detroit’s playoff hopes, the importance of upcoming matchups, and debates which players—like Ennis Rakestraw and Keith Abney—must rise to the occasion. Can the Lions seize the moment and prove doubters wrong in a wide-open conference? #firstlisten
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Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions primed for a shootout as defensive woes set the stage for a high-scoring Week 5 clash. Can Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown exploit the Cardinals’ struggling defense, or will Michael Wilson and Trey McBride torch the Lions’ depleted secondary yet again?
Matt Dery and Alex Clancy spotlight key matchups—Wilson vs. DJ Reed, Amon-Ra vs. Garrett Williams, and Aidan Hutchinson targeting Arizona’s weakened left side. Discussion heats up around Drew Petzing’s inconsistent offense, the Lions’ penalty woes, and Jared Goff’s steady leadership. With questions swirling around Jacoby Brissett’s deep-ball potential and strategizing ways to contain Detroit’s explosive run game, both teams search for answers amid early season adversity. Will Arizona’s defense hold up, or is Detroit poised to put up a 30-burger before the bye? Don’t miss this preview of a must-watch NFC showdown. #firstlisten
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LIONS SQUAD SHOW: Detroit Lions Take On Arizona Cardinals, Brian Branch Cade Mays Return To Practice
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
W 31-24
Sun, Oct. 4
at Carolina Panthers
8:20 PM
L 32-26
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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