In this week’s episode of Secondhand Lions, longtime Detroit fans John Drennan and Bill Radford break down the Lions’ frustrating loss to the Philadelphia Eagles—one defined by brutal winds, stalled drives, and Dan Campbell’s now-infamous 0-for-5 fourth-down decisions.

The guys dig into:

• Why field position should have been the Lions’ strategy
• Jared Goff’s worst outing in years and the passing issues
• Jamo’s costly penalty and special teams misfires
• Key stats that make the loss even more maddening
• Defensive highlights that kept Detroit in the game
• What Campbell said in the press conference—and why it raised eyebrows
• The playoff implications heading into three straight home games
• A full preview of the must-win matchup vs. the New York Giants
• NFC North standings shakeups, the surprising Bears record, and Packers struggles

John and Bill also discuss returning defensive players, questionable officiating on the final Eagles drive, and why this bounce-back game at Ford Field could redefine the Lions’ season.

Whether you’re a die-hard Lions fan or tracking the NFC playoff race, this is your deep-dive, stats-driven, no-nonsense breakdown of Detroit’s toughest loss of the season.

In this week’s episode of the Secondhand Lions Podcast, John Drennan and Bill Radford break down one of the most talked-about coaching decisions in the NFL: Dan Campbell secretly taking over the offensive play-calling in the Detroit Lions’ explosive win over the Washington Commanders.

With 530+ total yards, breakout performances from Jameer Gibbs and Jameson Williams, and a totally revitalized offensive identity, the Lions looked like a different team—and fans everywhere noticed.

We cover:

• Dan Campbell taking the play-calling sheet from OC Johnny Morton
• Jameer Gibbs’ massive day (170+ total yards) and WR Jamo going 6-for-6 before the late drop
• Why the Lions’ offense suddenly looks unstoppable
• PFF grades: Who dominated and who struggled on offense and defense
• Concerns about the defensive line and special teams
• Jack Campbell’s No. 1 defensive grade in the entire NFL
• How the Lions’ rookie class (Gibbs, Campbell, Branch, LaPorta) might be the best draft haul in franchise history
• Eagles breakdown: Hertz, Barkley, A.J. Brown, matchups, and where Detroit can exploit weaknesses
• Predictions for Lions vs. Eagles (Both hosts choose 24–20 Detroit)
• Prime-time performance, rest advantages, injury notes, and playoff implications

Plus: John shares how he’s recruiting new fans to the podcast each week—from Buffalo Wild Wings to random encounters with Lions diehards.

This is your weekly deep-dive into Detroit Lions football—analysis, nostalgia, predictions, and the ongoing journey to the Super Bowl.

The Lions fell to the Vikings — and it didn’t feel good in any phase of the game.

In this episode, Bill and John break down what actually went wrong, from offensive play calling and fumbling fundamentals to special teams miscues and coaching decisions.

We talk about:

• Why the offense feels out of sync compared to last season
• The real impact of offensive line injuries and missed assignments
• Whether confidence slipped into overconfidence
• Key turning points: the Montgomery fumble and blocked field goal
• Bright spots from LaPorta, Jamo, and the pressure on defense
• Why we still believe this team can bounce back

Then we look ahead to the Commanders matchup, give score predictions, and talk big-picture expectations for the season — including updated record forecasts.

Lions fans have been through worse.

This is where great teams refocus.