The Payne and Drain Show

Following an absolutely brutal Hall of Fame Game, Zach Payne and Alex Drain are back to check in on Lions training camp and discuss the biggest storylines happening so far. In this episode the guys break down the biggest injury news, performances from a horrible loss to the Chargers, and preview Friday's preseason tilt with the Falcons. Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps...

The Payne and Drain Show is BACK for a new season of Detroit Lions football. Zach Payne and Alex Drain give you the rundown of the entire Lions roster in this training camp preview, every position group, and what weaknesses this roster has. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and the guys are back to recap the draft and break down every Lions pick. On this episode of the Payne and Drain Show, Zach Payne and Alex Drain go in-depth on the Lions' draft, glance at what the other NFC North teams did, and review where the Lions roster stands post-draft. Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/Za...

The guys return to break down the 2025 NFL from a Lions perspective. What are the Lions' positions of need? Who are some prospects to keep in mind? Who are you afraid of the Lions' rivals drafting? Zach Payne and Alex Drain talk about it all and give you a beginner's guide to the NFL Draft. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.co...

The guys are back to recap the first few weeks of free agency and a whirlwind of transactions across the NFL. In this episode Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the Lions signings, who the Lions lost, what the rest of the NFC North did, and some of the biggest moves around the NFL. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain

As the offseason officially gets underway for all 32 teams, Zach Payne and Alex Drain recap the Eagles' dominant Super Bowl performance, preview the Detroit Lions' offseason, review team needs, look at what draft capital they hold, and play a game of keep or cut with the list of Lions free agents. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x...

*Apologies the first version of this episode ended up being a duplicate of last week. We apologize for the inconvenience* On this episode of The Payne and Drain show, the guys preview a Super Bowl matchup between the Eagles and Chiefs, recap a couple bits of Lions coaching news, and complete the 2024 season review by looking back on the defense's performance this year. Follow the show on X/Twi...

On this episode of The Payne and Drain Show, Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down Championship Weekend in the NFL setting up a Super Bowl matchup that most people did not want. The guys also break down all the Lions coaching staff changes and review the offensive side of the ball in the first part of the 2024 season review. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/Za...

Following the best regular season in franchise history, the Detroit Lions completely face planted, and lost the divisional round to the Washington Commanders, ending their season. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down what went wrong for the Lions, discuss Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn moving onto head coaching gigs, and preview the conference championships. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.co...

Following a rather disappointing Wildcard Weekend, Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down all the games from the first weekend of playoff action, discuss the latest rumors in the coaching carousel, and preview the Divisional round including the Commanders and Lions game. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain

After a dominant second-half performance, the Detroit Lions clinched the NFC North and the top seed in the NFC with a win over the Vikings. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down how the Lions broke through against the Vikings' defense, Aaron Glenn's unit putting up a gritty performance, and preview every game coming up on Wildcard Weekend. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain h...

The Detroit Lions exacted their revenge on the San Fransico 49ers in a rematch of last year's NFC Championship game. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the Lions' shootout win, how the playoff picture is shaping up in both conferences, and of course preview the most anticipated regular season game in recent memory, as the Lions take on the Vikings for the NFC North throne and the NFC's number on...

The Detroit Lions returned to their winning ways, setting a bunch of franchise records including wins, points for, and touchdowns in a single season, as they completed the season sweep of the Bears. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down another Lions win, and preview how the Lions can clinch the NFC's number-one seed in Week 17. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.co...

For the first time in over three months, the Detroit Lions lost a football game. Not only that, but the already alarming injury issues ramped up to new heights, instilling a lot of doubt as to whether the Lions can continue to remain amongst the NFL's elite. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down everything happening in Lions land and take a quick trip around the rest of the league's storylines in W...

The depleted Lions managed to take down the Green Bay Packers to complete the sweep of the season series. So naturally, the football world briefly lost their minds in the aftermath. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the game, the aftermath, and fan reaction, before diving into the scores of a more tame weekend in the NFL. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/Z...

The Detroit Lions finally won a game on Thanksgiving in one of the most unusual and funny ways possible. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the Lions' win over the Bears and the subsequent firing of Matt Eberflus, as well as recap a weekend of whacky finishes in the NFL before previewing a sketchy matchup against the Packers. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.co...

The Detroit Lions managed to keep the win streak going with yet another multi-score win, this time over the Colts to complete the sweep of the AFC South. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down another impressive defensive performance despite injuries at corner, as well as some of the wackiness that occurred in the other games on Sunday, before previewing the annual Thanksgiving day game. Follow the...

Timestamps if you want to jump around: 0:00 Lions dominate Jags in historic fashion 26:53 Contenders and Pretenders through Week 11 27:50 Pittsburgh Steelers 32:07 Houston Texans 37:00 L.A. Chargers 43:15 Denver Broncos 45:45 Quick note on the Ravens 46:21 Indianapolis Colts 47:43 Cincinnati Bengals/Miami Dolphins 50:15 Philadelphia Eagles 53:44 Arizona Cardinals 56:19 Atlanta Falcons 58:10 Minnes...

The Detroit Lions defied all logic and understanding of the game of football, by somehow escaping a game in which they turned the ball over five times, and won on a game-winning field goal by Jake Bates, to defeat the Houston Texans. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down yet another incredibly weird Lions win, as well as another weekend of football in the NFL Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x...

For the third straight year, the Detroit Lions marched into Lambeau Field and beat the Green Bay Packers, to the delight of every Lions fan out there. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down the win, what it means for the Lions' control of the NFC, and discuss a flurry of trade deadline moves around the league. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https:...

The Detroit Lions completely destroyed the Titans on Sunday despite having more return yards than offensive yards. Zach Payne and Alex Drain break down one of the weirder blowouts in recent memory, dive into what else happened in Week 8 (lol Bears), and preview a pivotal matchup against the Packers. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/A...

*Apologies if the audio sounds a bit wonky, we have been experimenting with new recording platforms* The Detroit Lions are on a roll and now sit atop the NFC after defeating the Minnesota Vikings. So naturally, a key player got suspended in the days following. The guys break down the big win and all the news and headlines from around the NFL in Week 7. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/P...

The Detroit Lions beat the brakes off the Dallas Cowboys in a 47-9 blowout. But the win was overshadowed by a major injury to their best defensive player... Join the guys as they break down everything that happened last weekend in the NFL and all the trades that happened in the days following a chaotic Week 6. Follow the show so you never miss an episode. Follow the guys on X/Twitter: https://twit...

The Detroit Lions are fresh off their bye week and are now gearing up for a game against the Cowboys. Zach and Alex report back to break down where the Lions stand through four games, preview this grudge match in Dallas, and dive into the big stories around the NFL. Follow the show: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain

The Detroit Lions have FINALLY managed to defeat the Seattle Seahawks, and they re-discovered their offensive firepower to do so. The guys break down the game and discuss where the Lions stand going into the bye week, as well as check in on the rest of the NFL action. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain