Thursday, October 8, 2026

Lions Links for Thursday 10-8-26

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Detroit Lions Sign Former Washington Commanders DT to Practice Squad:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-sign-former-washington-commanders-dt-to-practice-squad

Pros and Cons of Lions Trading for Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/pros-cons-of-lions-trading-for-chiefs-cornerback-kristian-fulton

Detroit Lions Week 5 Thursday Injury Report: DT Returns to Practice:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-week-five-thursday-injury-report-dt-returns-to-practice

Detroit Lions Receivers Coach Calls Out Jameson Williams:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-receivers-coach-calls-out-jameson-williams


Detroit Lions Official Against Cardinals Presents Concerning Challenge:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-official-against-cardinals-presents-concerning-challenge






Kelvin Sheppard just put several Lions defenders on notice, and Detroit’s defense could look very different Sunday:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/kelvin-sheppard-just-put-several-lions-defenders-on-notice-and-detroits-defense-could-look-very-different-sunday/

4 most likely Lions cornerback trade targets to watch before the NFL trade deadline, one of these guys is probably a Lion in Novmeber:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/4-most-likely-lions-cornerback-trade-targets-to-watch-before-the-nfl-trade-deadline-one-of-these-guys-is-probably-a-lion-in-novmeber/

Jameson Williams: "Probably one of my worst starts to my career":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/jameson-williams-lions

Kelvin Sheppard: "We're banging on this wall. There's going to be a group of men that bust this MFer down":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/kelvin-sheppard-lions-2678058221

Lions' defense hungry for help. Brian Branch is "starving.":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/brian-branch-lions

LaPorta on contract talks with Lions: "There's certainly a stalemate right now":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/sam-laporta-lions-extension


Upset Alert: Why these five favorites could fall in Week 5 (Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals (+5.5):  The Detroit Lions simply cannot be trusted as a road favorite with their current defense. They just let Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers torch them for 32 points and 329 passing yards, despite it largely just being a two-man show between Young and wideout Tetairoa McMillan (14 catches, 192 yards, and two touchdowns). Detroit's secondary is giving up a league-worst 423.8 total yards per game, and their 31.8 points per game allowed is the second-worst in the NFL.  While the Cardinals won't be mistaken for a Super Bowl contender, they have enough playmakers on offense to take advantage of the Lions' poor defense. Jacoby Brissett is coming off his worst statistical game of the season, tossing three interceptions against the Giants, but he is capable of bouncing back and throwing it around the yard, especially with the likes of Trey McBride and Michael Wilson at his disposal.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-5-upset-alert-why-five-favorites-could-lose-patriots/

It wouldn't shock me IF ... NFL Week 5: Nick Sirianni's seat heats up, Sean Payton takes back playcalling (Jacoby Brissett throws for 350 yards vs. Lions - The Lions defense is unquestionably the worst in the NFL right now. Their secondary is coming off a Week 4 showing where they were demolished by Bryce Young, who threw for 329 yards and two touchdowns. Detroit is giving up the second-most points per game in the NFL (31.8) and the most total yards (423.8) per game this season. The Lions' 1,216 total passing yards allowed are also the most in the league, while their 110.4 passer rating allowed is the fourth-highest. No matter which way you slice it, it's putrid. That should be music to Jacoby Brissett's ears as he's eager to rebound from a three-interception performance against the Giants last week. Judging by the opponent he's facing, he's primed to throw it all over the yard.   So far this season, Brissett's high in passing yards is 280, which came back in Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers. However, if you go back to last season when he became the starter in Arizona, he's had several eye-popping yardage totals. Brissett went over 300 yards four times and even had a 452-yard passing game thrown in there as well. I believe we get an aerial avalanche from Brissett, which gets him to 350 passing yards on Sunday.  Arizona has the weapons for Brissett to pile up yardage, particularly Trey McBride and Michael Wilson. McBride could go berserk as the Lions are giving up the most receptions and receiving touchdowns to opposing tight ends this season, and the second-most receiving yards. Meanwhile, Michael Wilson could follow in Tetairoa McMillan's shoes, who torched the Lions last Sunday to the tune of 14 catches, 192 yards and two touchdowns.  Because the Cardinals are the fourth-worst scoring defense (29.3 points per game allowed) in the NFL this season, Brissett could be forced even more into a pass-heavy game script.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/it-wouldnt-shock-me-if-nfl-week-5-nick-siriannis-sean-payton/

Ranking all 32 NFL teams into tiers: 49ers among the elite (Tier 3: Probably About Average - Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles.  The Lions have an explosive offense and a decrepit defense. It's hard to know what to do with them because they simply can't get consistent stops, but most teams can't stop them, either.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ranking-all-32-nfl-teams-into-tiers-49ers-rams-miami/

NFL trade deadline: 10 candidates who could be on the move and teams that could be buyers, sellers (Buyers and sellers - Buyer: Detroit Lions
The Lions have to do something about their defense, and firing Kelvin Sheppard probably isn't the answer. This unit has allowed 31.8 points per game, which ranks worst in the NFL, and allowed Bryce Young to look like prime Peyton Manning on Sunday night. I mean, Carolina shouldn't be dropping 445 total yards and 32 points on a team that expects to be a contender. The Lions also struggled to beat the Jets at home, and of course, were eviscerated by Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. One or two additions won't completely save this Lions defense, but they need to try.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-trade-deadline-10-candidates-marvin-harrison-cardinals-chargers/

The Biggest Question for Every NFL Game in Week 5 (Lions (2–2) at Cardinals (1–3): Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET - Can the Lions’ secondary slow down the Cardinals?  As Tetairoa McMillan displayed on Sunday night, the Lions’ banged-up secondary is a major concern. The Lions rank last in the league in passing yards allowed (304 per game), and every team they’ve played has diced them up. The Cardinals are not one of the league’s best teams, but they have a talented trio of pass catchers in Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson. Will the Lions be able to hold them off, or can Arizona take advantage of this porous secondary to pull off the upset?):  https://www.si.com/nfl/biggest-question-every-game-week-5

NFL Week 5 Schedule 2026: Ranking Every Game From Worst to Best (12. Lions (2–2) at Cardinals (1–3) - The long-awaited Drew Petzing Bowl has finally arrived (insert sarcasm here). After three seasons as the Cardinals’ play-caller from 2023 to ’25, Petzing was hired by the Lions this offseason—replacing John Morton after just one year—and has the offense rolling to the tune of 29.8 points per game. Unfortunately for the Lions, their defense has been among the worst in the NFL, as they’ve allowed a league-high 1,695 yards through four weeks while opponents have scored 31.8 points per game—the second-most in the league. This could turn into a shootout, as the Cardinals have scored 24-plus points in three out of four games with veteran Jacoby Brissett under center.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/nfl-week-5-schedule-2026-ranking-every-game-worst-to-best

Kelvin Sheppard Calls It ‘Ultra Disrespectful’ to Say the Lions Offense Must Carry His Defense:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-defense-kelvin-sheppard-comments

Jahmyr Gibbs Is Down Nearly a Yard per Carry, and the Lions' Heavy Usage May Be to Blame:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/jahmyr-gibbs-is-down-nearly-a-yard-per-carry-and-the-lions-heavy-usage-may-be-to-blame

Lance Zierlein Says Lions Found Penei Sewell’s Bookend in Blake Miller After Just Three Games:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/blake-miller-lions-penei-sewell-offensive-line

Lions Need D.J. Reed to Play Like a No. 1 Cornerback Before It's Too Late:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-need-d-j-reed-to-play-like-a-no-1-cornerback-before-its-too-late

‘A Really Bad Look,’ ‘He’s Not the Guy’ — NFL Fans Rip Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard for Defending Decisions in 32–26 Loss to Panthers:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/lions-kelvin-sheppard-decisions-panthers/

Lions, Cardinals both trying to shake early season problems when they meet in the desert:  https://apnews.com/article/detroit-lions-arizona-cardinals-preview-c5b2274b59b3fe81486ca89d2fb66be3

Cardinals Media:


Nick Rallis Preps For Lions With Familiarity Of Drew Petzing:  https://www.azcardinals.com/news/nick-rallis-preps-for-lions-with-familiarity-of-drew-petzing





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Lions vs. Cardinals Week 5 Preview | NFL Daily:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-vs-cardinals-week-5-preview-nfl-daily

The Lions MUST Stop This One Player To Beat The Cardinals...:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/lions-must-stop-one-player-211713146.html


Will Detroit Lions' defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard lose his job?:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/detroit-lions-defensive-coordinator-kelvin-201310952.html

Detroit Lions Super Bowl Window May Be Starting to Close:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/detroit-lions-super-bowl-window-105602855.html

How Badly Missing Out on CB Joey Porter Jr. Will Hurt Detroit Lions:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/badly-missing-cb-joey-porter-222729184.html







Thursday Touchdown | What Is Brad Holmes' Biggest Mistake? | Costa and Jansen:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/video/thursday-touchdown-what-is-brad-holmes-biggest-mistake-costa-and-jansen-xbjvn4a


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