Dungeon of Doom: A Detroit Lions podcast from MLive

Kyle and Ben discuss Detroit's 33-28 win over the Saints to move to 9-3 in Week 13. There were highs and lows, with rookie tight end Sam LaPorta looking like a star as the secondary delivered another troubling showing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last quarterback to win a playoff game for Detroit stops by to talk about his Lions years, and his dramatic story of surviving a suicide attempt. He's written a book called "The Ultimate Comeback," now available.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were at the Thanksgiving loss instead of with their families. Clearly, they have issues - and so do the Detroit Lions, whose defense continues to trend the wrong way heading into December. The guys break down what's happening on that side of the ball, along with the recent upturn in turnovers by Jared Goff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kyle break down a wild night at Ford field, and an especially wild final five minutes. After struggling with another mobile quarterback, Detroit's defense grew into the game and saw out a narrow victory: the Lions' eighth of the season. Jameson Williams showed more signs of progress, and Goff bounced back for a flawless final drive after throwing three picks. Learn more about your ad choic...

Kyle and Ben are back from Los Angeles and after taking a nap or two, they're opening up the mailbag. They talk about Jameson Williams' progression, the future of the offensive line, and just how much money it's going to cost to lock up Penei Sewell. Plus, a look ahead to this week's game against the Chicago Bears.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were in Los Angeles for the Lions' wild 41-38 win against the Los Angeles Chargers. They break down the big afternoon from Jared Goff, a brilliant performance from the running game, and the ballsy (their word, not ours) decision to go for a fateful fourth-and-2. But there is concern about a defense that is struggling against elite QBs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Kyle and Ben are back from the bye week, and they have a loaded episode this week. They open up the mailbag to talk about what the Lions got in Donovan Peoples-Jones, and what they didn't get at the trade deadline. Then Graham Glasgow joins the program to talk about how pissed he was to be benched coming out of camp, and his rise back into the starting lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Kyle and Ben are back from Ford Field, where the Lions pulled away from Las Vegas for a thrilling 26-14 win on Monday Night Football. Jahmyr Gibbs led a 222-yard outburst from the running game, while the defense came after Jimmy Garoppolo hard and often. Detroit now heads into the bye with a legitimate case as one of the NFC's best teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Kyle and Ben are here to remind you that all is not lost after the bludgeoning in Baltimore. The Lions are still 5-2 and in total command of the NFC North. But they also have clear issues on defense, and injuries in the secondary. With a division title within reach, could they explore the trade market for help ahead of Monday's deadline? That and more questions in this week's mailbag.  Learn more...

Kyle and Ben break down the 38-6 loss in Baltimore, and Lamar Jackson leaving tire tracks on a defense that had been one of the league’s best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben open a mailbag brimming with questions about the league-leading Detroit Lions. (Still sounds weird, doesn't it?) The guys dive deep into the Jared Goff debate, and get some great perspective from OL Graham Glasgow. They also chat about just how far the organization has come since the last time they played Baltimore, how they could handle the injuries at running back, and a lot more. ...

Kyle and Ben breakdown the Lions' 20-6 win against Tampa, which catapulted them to the top of the league. Hear from Alex Anzalone, Craig Reynolds and others from Detroit's fourth straight win, all by double digits.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben open up the mailbag once again this week. Topics covered include Ben Johnson's bright future, Jared Goff's likely contract extension and the guys' thoughts on what's changed for the Lions after years of management and coaching futility.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Even missing key players, the Lions continue to find new ways to win. Kyle and Ben break down a dominant performance at Ford Field that brings the lions to 4-1 on the season, atop the NFC North. They discuss Goff's best game of the season, with kudos to David Montgomery, Sam Laporta, Aidan Hutchinson and Taylor Decker - who's played through a total transformation in Detroit. Learn more about your...

Kyle and Ben are opening up the mailbag heading into Carolina week. Jameson Williams is suddenly eligible to play in that game, but what should expectations be for the second-year receiver? The guys also dive into the return of Emmanuel Moseley, the disappearance of Levi Onwuzurike, and Detroit's Super Bowl chances.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were at Lambeau Field for the 34-20 win against Green Bay. It was a big night for David Montgomery, Jerry Jacobs and the organization itself, which now wakes up in sole possession of the NFC North lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben discuss Detroit’s dominating defensive showing in its 20-6 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The guys also highlight yet another memorable game from rookie Brian Branch, not to mention Sam LaPorta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kyle dive into the mailbag ahead of the Atlanta Falcons' trip to Ford Field on Sunday. Hindsight is 20/20, but should Detroit have drafted Bijan Robinson? Listeners also want to know how Detroit plans to improve defensively, particularly in the pass rush. Plus, a positive note on Jared Goff's consistency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were back at Ford Field as the Detroit Lions lost in overtime to the Seattle Seahawks, despite a rowdy home crowd. There were injuries, missed chances and an absent pass rush. The guys discuss what it means and why they aren't sounding the alarms just yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben are back after the thrilling win in Kansas City, and they're opening up the mailbag for questions. Lots of folks are wondering about the status of Taylor Decker's injured ankle, why the Lions are taking things slow with Jahmyr Gibbs and how to avoid a letdown on Sunday against Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kyle are buzzing after a thrilling Lions win against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The guys discuss what it means for Detroit to be 1-0 for the first time since 2017. Plus, stay tuned until the end for jubilant scenes from the Lions' locker room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Lions-Chiefs on deck, Kyle and Ben are opening up the mailbag one last time before traveling to Kansas City. Jahmyr Gibbs was a big topic of discussion, and his chances of winning rookie of the year. Also, what's the deal with Isaiah Buggs, a projected starter who has been benched in Week 1? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle and Ben break down a very long day of roster cuts, which left the Lions with just two running backs, a whole lot of defense, and obvious moves still to come.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben is back from eating pasta in Italy, and joins Kyle for an in-depth look at some of the toughest roster decisions heading into the final days before cuts. Then Dylan Drummond joins the program to talk about his journey from a tryout in the spring to the roster bubble heading into the finale in Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Ben still eating his face off in Italy, Kyle is joined by DoD producer Patrick Shea this week. They open up the mailbag to chat about the biggest moments from joint practices, concerns about the injuries to Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, the mouth of C.J. Gardner-Johnson (whether it could get Detroit into trouble) and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...