The Payne and Drain Show

With the 2026 NFL Draft in the rearview, Zach Payne and Alex Drain reconvene to discuss the Lions' haul and what needs the Lions addressed. The guys break down every pick and where the roster stands in the aftermath of the draft. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain

The NFL Draft is only a few days away, which prompted the guys to return to talk about which direction the Detroit Lions can go in a draft that leaves them with a lot of opportunity to address their few remaining needs. Join Zach Payne and Alex Drain for a breakdown of some of the prospects the Lions could have their eye on in the first few rounds, as well as a couple of sleeper candidates, to get...

Zach Payne and Alex Drain return after the first week of free agency to recap the slew of signings, releases, and a trade that the Lions made. The guys break down everything that's happened, where the roster stands, and discuss whether or not the fan base is overreacting to everything that has transpired so far this offseason. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x...

It has been a few weeks since the fellas last checked in, so Zach Payne and Alex Drain sit down to talk about what happened in the NFL playoffs, break down the Drew Petzing and Mike Kafka hirings, and look more holistically at the roster and what the Lions need to accomplish this offseason. Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

The Detroit Lions closed out their season with a win in Chicago. Now with all eyes shifting towards a big offseason for the franchise, Zach Payne and Alex Drain preview what Detroit has to get done over the spring and summer, break down Brad Holmes' end-of-season presser, and talk some NFL playoffs. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.c...

The Detroit Lions have officially been eliminated from playoff contention following another embarrassing loss, this time on Christmas Day to the Vikings. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down that disaster of a game and look around the rest of the league at how the playoff picture is shaping up. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_D...

The Detroit Lions' season is now likely over following a humiliating loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down what went wrong, the crazy final sequence, and look big picture on how the season has gone so wrong for the Lions, and how they can get back on track this offseason. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https:/...

The Detroit Lions are now down to their last life after a loss against the Rams in Week 15. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down what went wrong, look at the rest of the playoff picture, and preview the Lions' final home game of the season against the Steelers. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain

The Detroit Lions have kept their season alive with a big win over the Cowboys last Thursday. And with the help they got from the Packers, everything is in front of them to fight their way towards a playoff spot. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down Week 14 and more. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain

The Detroit Lions have had quite a week. Between a Frank Ragnow coming out of retirement fakeout, a loss on Thanksgiving, injury news, and every team they are fighting against for a playoff spot winning, it was a bad Thanksgiving weekend. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break it all down. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain

In perhaps the most chaotic way possible, Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions to a thrilling comeback win over the New York Giants. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the win, how the game nearly got away from the Lions, before previewing a massive game against the Packers on Thanksgiving. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain

The Detroit Lions ran into familiar problems against the Eagles, where a good opposing defense stopped most of what the Lions were trying to do, holding them to single-digit points. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the loss in Philly, where the Lions stand heading into Week 12, and preview a game against the Giants. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPa...

The Lions once again had a fantastic effort coming off a loss, dominating the Commanders 44-22. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down Dan Campbell taking over play-calling duties, recap what else happened around the NFL, and preview a big matchup against the Eagles. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain

Coming off a brutal game in which the Lions' flaws were thoroughly exposed by the Minnesota Vikings, Zach Payne and Alex Drain reconvene to break down what went wrong on Sunday before recapping the Trade Deadline, and previewing a Divisional Round Rematch with the Commanders. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain

Coming out of the bye week, the Detroit Lions locked up another piece of the core, signing Aidan Hutchinson to a big-time extension. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the contract, as well as review where the Lions stand at this point of the season, before recapping Week 8 and previewing Lions-Vikings. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x...

Despite a depleted secondary, the Detroit Lions turned in a fantastic defensive performance on Monday Night. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the impressive effort, along with Jahmyr Gibbs' dominance, before recapping the rest of Week 7. Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

The Lions fell short in Kansas City Sunday Night, and people were NOT happy. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the loss, the ref talk, and the shenanigans after the game, before recapping the rest of the week and previewing Monday's matchup with the Bucs. Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

Following another Lions win, Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down a bit of a weird one in Cincy, recap a whacky week of football, and preview the Lions' Week 6 matchup with the Chiefs. Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

It was a fairly stress-free and routine win for the Detroit Lions over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the Lions' 34-10 win, laugh at the Packers for escaping Dallas with a tie, and preview a Week 5 matchup with the Bengals. Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

In a marquee matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football, the Detroit Lions marched into hostile territory and showed the Ravens who the biggest bully in the yard really was, rushing for 224 yards and getting Lamar Jackson on the ground seven times. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the Lions' impressive win in Week 3, as well as the chaos that happened around the NFL last...

The Detroit Lions absolutely demolished the Chicago Bears to the tune of a 52-21 blowout. With the vibes in Detroit returned to normal Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the big Week 2 win, recap the chaos around the rest of the NFL, and preview a scary matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

Week 1 for the Detroit Lions didn't go as planned... and it didn't go as planned for us either as our season preview pod got hit with technical difficulties. So now in the aftermath of the disaster in Lambeau, Zach Payne and Alex Drain are back to discuss what went wrong against the Packers, and what needs to change for the Lions to get back on track against the Bears. Follow the show on X...

The Lions cut their roster all the way down to 50 players on Tuesday, and a Tim Patrick trade brought that down to 49 before the Lions added a few more bodies. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the bizarre roster maneuvering the Lions have been up to, along with the revelation that Isaac TeSlaa will be a day 1 starter. Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPa...

As training camp begins to wind down and cutdown day nears, Zach Payne and Alex Drain breakdown the latest in Lions preseason action and give their predictions for the Lions initial 53 man roster. Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

After an eventful preseason outing in Atlanta, Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the ongoing QB2 battle, the hype train surrounding Isaac TeSlaa gaining steam, and more as joint practices with the Dolphins get underway. Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain