If the Detroit Lions want to make the playoffs, a Thanksgiving win is a must

A dominant 44-30 victory over the Cowboys kept the Lions season alive and saw the offense return to its vintage, high-flying form. We have a full recap of how they did it, including the huge defensive turnovers and the electric play of Jahmyr Gibbs. But the win came at a steep price: Brian Branch suffered a torn Achilles, ending his season. We break down Dan Campbell's post-game thoughts on the performance and the impact of the brutal loss to the secondary. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s early December, and the Lions' season has gone sideways. Forget Christmas cheer—it’s time for Festivus! We kick off the show with the Airing of Grievances to ask: Where did it all go wrong for the 2025 Detroit Lions? Of course we'll preview the huge Lions vs. Cowboys Thursday Night Football game—a critical, playoff-shaping matchup that is essentially an elimination game for the loser. We've got the full breakdown and a prediction that may require some Feats of Strength to achieve! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new #4DintheMC -- The holiday hangover is real. The Lions lost a crucial Thanksgiving game 31-24, and the direction for this 7-5 team is suddenly hazy. We dive into Dan Campbell's honest comments on the missed assignments and the failure to convert in the Red Zone. To top it off, Amon-Ra St. Brown is hurt. Plus, how big of a boost will the return of Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow be to stabilize this offensive line for the rest of the season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving! The Lions are home, the Packers are in town, and we've got the full preview. We dive into Dan Campbell's thoughts on preparing for the rivalry and his plan to handle the Packers' disruptive defense. With the NFC North race tighter than ever, is this the biggest must-win Thanksgiving game in years for the Lions? Plus, a beloved Lions legend is one step closer to the Pro Football Hall of Fame! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adversity Conquered! It wasn't the clean win anyone expected, but the Lions found a way to outlast the Giants 34-27 in a chaotic overtime thriller. While Jahmyr Gibbs was an absolute cheat code, we analyze the clutch 59-yard bomb from Jake Bates and the crucial defensive stop on fourth-and-goal. We break down the highs, the lows, and the reason why Dan Campbell believes a win like this helps the team in the long run. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new #4DintheMC -- Tough news for Sam LaPorta—it's "very, very slim" he plays again this year. We break down Dan Campbell's full comments on the star tight end's surgery and what this loss means for the offense. Then, a complete preview of the must-win game as the Lions host the Jameis Winston-led New York Giants. Can Detroit's run game dominate a soft Giants front? Plus, our final prediction for the game! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Costa has a stat about the Lions after a loss you don't want to miss. Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eagles defense brought the high-flying Lions offense to a screeching halt on Sunday Night Football, leaving Detroit with only nine points in the loss. We bring you Dan Campbell's immediate comments on what happened to the play-calling and execution. Despite being severely shorthanded by injuries, the defense stepped up, but it wasn't enough to bail out the offense. Now, the team finds itself outside of the NFC playoff picture entirely. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INJURY EMERGENCY: The Detroit Lions limp into Philadelphia for a massive primetime showdown against the defending champs, decimated by injuries in the blink of an eye. We break down how the coaching staff must adjust their strategy against the Eagles to survive this matchup. The Lions need to pull a rabbit out of a hat—and we tell you exactly how they can do it! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Will Valenti and Costa go head-to-head in this huge primetime showdown? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices