The Detroit Lions close out the 2026 NFL season with a 19–16 win over the Chicago Bears, finishing 9–8 and missing the playoffs. In this episode of Secondhand Lions, John Dreman and Bill Radford break down the Week 18 matchup, key stats, red-zone struggles, and controversial coaching decisions by Dan Campbell.

The guys reflect on the Lions’ four straight winning seasons, why this year still felt like a disappointment, and what needs to change moving forward. Topics include the firing of the offensive coordinator, potential free-agent targets, draft needs, Jared Goff’s performance, and the future of Detroit’s roster.

They also preview Wild Card Weekend, make Super Bowl predictions, and discuss major NFL coaching changes around the league.

If you're a Detroit Lions fan looking for honest analysis, emotional perspective, and real football conversation, this episode delivers.

The Detroit Lions season ends in frustration as turnovers, defensive breakdowns, and coaching decisions derail playoff hopes. On the Secondhand Lions, lifelong Lions fans Bill Radford and John Renan break down the losses to the Vikings, Steelers, and Rams, debate rebuilding vs retooling, preview the Chicago Bears finale at Soldier Field, and look ahead to the Lions’ 2025 future.

The Detroit Lions suffer one of their most frustrating losses of the season at Ford Field against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Secondhand Lions Podcast breaks it all down.

Bill Radford and John Drennan dissect the good, the bad, and the ugly—from Jared Goff’s strong performance to coaching failures, defensive breakdowns, and a controversial offensive pass interference call that may have cost the Lions the game.