Broken Back | October 22, 2026

Following a 19-9 win over the Dolphins, the Lions sit at 6-2, riding a four-game win streak. The guys break down the win, recap Week 9 around the NFL and the trade deadline, before previewing an international matchup with the PatriotsFollow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

We hope Jack Campbell is able to make a full recovery and that he is able to live a happy and healthy life in light of the scary injury he suffered on Sunday.The Detroit Lions managed yet another big divisional win on Sunday, becoming the first team to defeat the Minnesota Vikings this season, with a 19-15 win. The guys break down the win, how the run game dominated the second half, how consequential the last two weeks have been for the Lions' season as a whole, recap the rest of Week 8, and preview a matchup with the Dolphins.Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

Coming out of the bye week, the Detroit Lions did enough to beat the Green Bay Packers, or maybe the Packers did enough to lose? Either way, the Lions came out on top with a huge divisional win. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the game, Brian Branch's return, and a whole lot else from this game, before recapping the rest of Week 7 in the NFL and previewing another huge matchup with the Vikings.Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

The Detroit Lions may be on their bye, but life in the NFL hardly stopped. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down Sam LaPorta's harsh comments regarding his contract negotiations, where the Lions stand at the bye, review Week 6 in the NFL, and preview a big matchup with the Packers.Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

The Lions finally played (mostly) up to expectations, trouncing the lowly Arizona Cardinals 45-21 in a rather uncompetitive game in Week 5. Zach Payne and Alex Drain discuss how much to take away from this game and where things stand as the Lions enter their bye week.Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

In a familiar script, the Detroit Lions fell 32-26 to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday Night as the conversations surrounding the defense continue to get louder. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break it all down.Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

The Detroit Lions are back in the win column following a 31-24 win over the New York Jets. The offense kept humming, and the defense showed... some signs of growth, sorta. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break it all down, along with recapping the rest of Week 3, as well as previewing a matchup with the Panthers.Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

The Detroit Lions losing to the Buffalo Bills in Week 2 wasn't necessarily a shocking outcome, but the way in which it happened was very disheartening. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down what keeps going wrong for this defense, what tangible steps can be taken next, and how the Lions can correct course.Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

The Detroit Lions managed to escape Week 1 with a victory, despite nearly collapsing in the 4th quarter and surrendering a 21-0 lead in the process. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down a wacky Week 1 game, the positives, the negatives, and preview a daunting matchup with the Bills in Week 2.Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

The 2026 NFL Season is officially here! Zach Payne and Alex Drain preview the Lions' season, including a full roster breakdown, a look at the schedule, breakout picks, bold predictions, record predictions, and a quick look ahead to the Week 1 matchup with the Saints.Enjoy!Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain