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It wasn't pretty, but the Lions still managed to easily handle the Raiders on Monday Night behind a great defensive performance.

The Lions went into Baltimore and got smacked back to reality by the Ravens. Is this more than an anomaly? John Niyo and Justin Rogers discuss.

The Lions went on the road, knocking off a first-place team with their four straight win by double-digits. Wojo and Justin Rogers discuss what this win means.

Ted Kulfan previews the Red Wings' season opener in New Jersey and ex-Red Wings assistant general manager Doug MacLean is the podcast guest.

Justin Rogers, John Niyo discuss Lions' blowout win over the Panthers at Ford Field.

Justin Rogers and John Niyo break down the Lions' 34-20 victory against the Packers at Lambeau Field on Thursday.

Tony Paul and Lynn Henning discuss the official firing of MSU football coach Mel Tucker and what to expect in the coming weeks and months on and off the field.

The injury-riddled Lions shook off depth concerns to smash the Falcons, 20-6, reaffirming they're the team many thought they were entering the year.

Ted Kulfan says expect the Red Wings' playoff chase to fall just short this year and team statistician Greg Innis is the interview guest on the OctoPulse podcast.

The News' Justin Rogers, Bob Wojnowski analyze Lions' 21-20 win over Chiefs

Bob Wojnowski and Angelique Chengelis discuss Michigan's win over East Carolina

The Detroit News' John Niyo and Matt Charboneau break down Michigan State's win over Central Michigan.

Tony Paul and Matt Charboneau preview Michigan State football's season opener against Central Michigan on Friday at Spartan Stadium at 7 p.m.

The Lions' offense didn't come to play in the preseason battle of backups, but does it really mean anything? Rogers and Wojo discuss.

Justin Rogers and Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News break down the Lions' 21-16 victory over the Giants in the preseason opener at Ford Field on Friday.

Nolan Bianchi pinch-hits for Tony Paul to preview the second half of the season and the trade deadline with Chris McCosky on this edition of the Tigers Today podcast.

Tony Paul and Lynn Henning discuss Scott Harris' early draft picks with the Tigers, including the first-round selection of outfielder Max Clark. 

Ted Kulfan reviews the Red Wings' free agency and draft additions, Filip Zadina's options and forrmer Michigan Tech and Red Wings forward Steve Coates is the podcast guest.

Tony Paul and Chris McCosky talk about the slumping Tigers heading into the series against the first-place Twins and what went right during Detroit's 26-28 start to the season.

Ted Kulfan says free agents Radko Gudas and Tom Wilson would benefit the Red Wings and Wheat Kings center Nate Danielson is the interview guest on the OctoPulse podcast.

Tony Paul talks to West Michigan Whitecaps manager and former Tigers catcher Brayan Pena as well as Whitecaps announcer Dan Hasty about the Tigers' High-A affiliate in Comstock Park.

Ted Kulfan takes a look at the Red Wings staying put with the ninth overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery and USA Hockey's Trey Augustine is the interview guest.

Tony Paul and Chris McCosky talk about the 10-17 Tigers and the silver linings in the season heading into this week's home series against Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer of the Mets.

Tony Paul and Bally Sports Detroit analyst Dan Petry talk about the Tigers' improved record after 17 games (7-10) and how AJ Hinch handled Javier Báez's baserunning gaffe.

Ted Kulfan talks about the Red Wings' season-ending news conferences with general manager Steve Yzerman and coach Derek Lalonde and William and Shawn Horcoff are the interview guests.