The Lions' Offense Could Finally Break Out Against The Jets...
The Detroit Lions face the New York Jets on Sunday, and Mike Payton has his final prediction for the game. The Jets defense has been impressive through the first two games of the season, but Detroit presents a completely different challenge. The Lions have an offense capable of creating explosive...
Can the Jets EXPOSE the Lions? Week 3 Preview with Mike Payton (TJP Fridays)
Welcome to this week's episode of TJP Fridays!
Justin Fried is joined by Lions beat reporter Mike Payton (A to Z Sports) to preview the New York Jets’ Week 3 matchup against the Detroit Lions. We break down the biggest matchups, keys to a Jets win, and give our predictions for Sunday's Aaron Gle...
The Lions Need To Trade For A Safety Before It's Too Late...
The Detroit Lions may have a new problem before the NFL trade deadline. Detroit has been connected to cornerback help, but after losing Avonte Maddox for the season and uncertainty surrounding Kirby Joseph's return, Mike Payton believes safety could become another position Brad Holmes needs to ad...
The Lions Finally Have The Pass Rush They've Been Waiting For...
The Detroit Lions are 2-1 after beating the New York Jets, and there's one massive defensive development that may be getting overlooked. The Lions' pass rush is finally doing what fans have wanted to see for years. Through three weeks, Detroit has 57 quarterback pressures, which ranks third in th...
The Lions Have A BIG Decision To Make At Center...
The Detroit Lions may have suddenly created one of the most interesting position battles on their roster. Cade Mays could return to practice next week, but Juice Scruggs has made the decision at center MUCH more difficult. Scruggs stepped into the starting center role after Mays went down in trai...
Jared Goff Is Making His Biggest Critics Look REALLY Wrong...
Jared Goff is doing something the biggest criticism of his game says he shouldn't be able to do. For years, the book on Goff has been simple: pressure him, blitz him, get him uncomfortable and force him off his spot. But through three games of the 2026 season, that hasn't been happening. Goff has...
The Lions Have A MASSIVE Matchup Advantage Against Carolina...
The Detroit Lions have a major opportunity against the Carolina Panthers — but there are a few things they absolutely cannot afford to get wrong. Mike Payton breaks down the Lions vs. Panthers matchup in the latest Weekly Lions Prediction Lab, including where Detroit can attack Carolina, where th...
The Lions MUST Fix These 3 Things Before It's Too Late...
The Detroit Lions have a major problem — and Mike Payton believes it's time for the team to make some serious changes. After the Lions' latest loss, Mike went back through the game and came away even more convinced that the problems facing Detroit are bigger than individual players. In this video...
The Lions' 4 Most Realistic Cornerback Trade Targets
The Detroit Lions need help at cornerback, and the NFL trade deadline is getting closer. But don't expect Detroit to suddenly land a superstar like Patrick Surtain Jr. Instead, Mike Payton has identified four realistic cornerback trade targets the Lions should keep an eye on over the next few wee...
The Lions Have A BIG Problem Against The Cardinals...
The Detroit Lions have another tricky matchup on their hands as they prepare to take on the Arizona Cardinals, and Mike Payton believes one matchup could ultimately decide the game. In this week's Lions Prediction Lab, Mike breaks down how Detroit can beat Arizona, what could cause the Lions to l...
