It's the final stretch of the NFL regular season, and teams are starting to look ahead to the postseason. Detroit is in great shape at 11-1 going into their Week 14 matchup against Green Bay, but if you happen to be listening to this podcast after the game, that's okay, because we're talking about the entire rest of the NFL season. One thing that's really plagued Detroit is injuries. It seems like every time there's a new play, another guy gets injured. There's no denying that injuries are an issue for Detroit right now, but that's true for a lot of teams. Just look at San Francisco. They've been without quarterback Brock Purdy for a good portion of the season, and now, their biggest star, Christian McCaffrey, is out. So, it's not just us. Also, something really worth mentioning is that Detroit has still been able to pull off wins, even without the team's starters. There's something to be said for that kind of depth. So, will this be the big year that fans finally get to see Honolulu Blue at the Super Bowl? Should fans be booking their tickets to New Orleans for the Big Game? It's a real possibility, but we're not there yet. On this episode, host Anne Erickson is joined by guest Brad Berreman of SideLion Report to talk about all things NFL.

Detroit is looking stronger and stronger each week, and the team is gaining even more respect as the 2024 NFL season continues. It's so heartwarming to see all the love thrown at our guys and heard the positive things everyone from Tom Brady to eve the Packers' coach. This team, and this city, deservers it. For this podcast, I'm just briefly checking in to say hello and talk a little about the upcoming game against the Houston Texans. I'm a fan of Texans quarterback C. J. Stroud and head coach DeMeco Ryans and think this team is solid, but I really don't think they'll be able to match Detroit. The game is away, which could complicate things, but Detroit is never scared of a road game. We also just added Za'DariusSmith to beef up our defense. Please subscribe to "The Squad with Anne Erickson" wherever you listen to podcasts and contact me here.

Okay, Arif Hasan is not the enemy. But, he's a reporter covering the Minnesota Vikings, so here in Detroit, he could be considered on the other side of the fence. But, they say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer, so chatting witha Vikings expert isn't a bad idea. All joking aside, Hasan always an interesting and deep look into what's going on in the world of the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit pulled off a win over Minnesota last weekend in a very close 31-29 victory. It was expected to be a close, exciting game, and it delivered in every way. The win came down to the final minutes, and it took me a while to even believe that Detroit had actually won after the clock finally ran down in the final quarter of the game. Hasan joins Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about the Vikings' miraculous season, as they've only lost to Detroit so far, as well as the state of the NFC North and the rest of the NFL. They talk about the status of the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers and which teams could go all the way in the playoffs. Listen now and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

It's been a wild few weeks for football fans in Detroit, as the Motor City's beloved team has been on a fantastic winning spree. But, there have also been some lowlights, such as one of our star players getting injured amid a big win last weekend. When all is said and done, right now, many in the NFL are actually saying that Detroit has the best team in the league. It's quite incredible to see these commentators and insiders who used to joke about the team now saying they're actually the No. 1 best in the country. It feels great. Jeff Risdon of USA Today joins host Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about all of the recent developments in Detroit, from injuries to blowout victories, and what's ahead on the schedule. Next up, the team takes on the Vikings on the road on Sunday, October 20, which will be a big game, since the Vikings are undefeated right now. Then, the team goes up against the Titans on Sunday, October 27, at home, which Risdon says is by far the easiest game remaining on the 2024 schedule. The Packers are also up ahead, which is obviously a big rivalry, with a November 3 matchup in Green Bay. Listen to "The Squad with Anne Erickson" wherever you get your podcasts, and please subscribe. Thank you so much for being here. ~Anne

The Detroit Lions looked stellar on the road against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, September 22, and came out with a 20-13 victory. The week prior, the Lions fell in a surprise loss to the Buccaneers, so seeing the Lions back on their A-game in Arizona was certainly cause for celebration. Now, the Detroit Lions are hosting the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, September 30, for Monday Night Football. While the Seahawks are underdogs going into this matchup, the team is 3-0 for their season, while the Lions are 2-1. Plus, there's something about the Hawks that's helped them pull off consecutive wins over the Lions, no matter who's the better team. So, will the Lions be able to pull off one of their first victories over the Seattle Seahawks in years? Dating back to the 2003 season, the Seahawks have won nine of their last 10 games against the Detroit Lions. They've also won their last six games. So, it'll be a tall order. Even if the Lions are a better team, it doesn't seem to matter when they're up against the Hawks. I think this one could go either way, but if I had to make a prediction, I'd say the Lions will take it, 21-17. I don't see this as being a very high scoring game, because both teams have solid defenses. Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit joins Anne Erickson on "The Squad" today to talk about the Cardinals win, the Seahawks matchup and much more.

The Squad with Anne Erickson is back! The Detroit Lions opened their 2024 NFL season with a huge game against the Los Angeles Rams, and they pulled off a win in overtime. Host Anne Erickson is joined by Ben Raven of MLive to talk about the game and the future for this team going into the season!

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is on "The Squad with Anne Erickson!" He appeared at an event Tuesday (April 23) in downtown Detroit with Jared Jewelers, where the two presented Detroit-based nonprofit Give Merit with a donation to their FATE Program, which "aims to help Detroit youth aspire, believe, and contribute – providing mentorship, leadership development, and support to graduate high school and college on time." After the presentation, I was given an exclusive one-on-one interview with Goff, so we talked about his work giving back to the Motor City, the state of the NFC North and more. Listen here! 

Welcome another 2024 NFL Draft special episode on "The Squad with Anne Erickson!" The NFL Draft takes place in Detroit from April 25 – 27, and the city is going wild. Defensive tackle Justin Rogers of Auburn, a Detroit native, has declared for the Draft. He joins me on the podcast to talk all things football. Thanks to The People Mover for arranging this interview. He's their Hometown Hero Spotlight. Listen now!

Welcome to the 2024 NFL Draft podcast special on "The Squad with Anne Erickson!" I'm so happy to have you here :) I miss football, but it's nice that we get some NFL excitement with the NFL Draft, which will be in Detroit from April 25 – 27. Benjamin Raven of MLive.com joins me on the show to talk about the Draft, the hottest quarterbacks in the Draft, what surprises to expect and much more. Listen now!

I almost didn't get this show up, because it just hurts too much. I'm still not over the Detroit Lions' loss to the San Francisco 49ers. We should have won that game. But, I'm so, so proud of our team. Our guys deserve the best! They played their hearts out! I give my thoughts on the game in this show, and basically, this show is a chance for us to hang out and dry each others' tears. Don't worry, Detroit Lions fans. The best is yet to come. XO ~Anne Erickson

Are you pinching yourself? Because I'm totally pinching myself. The Detroit Lions, a team I've loved since I was a little girl, is going to the NFL Championship game this weekend. They'll take on the 49ers in California. Now, the 49ers are favored, but that doesn't mean they'll win. Joe Chapp of the Detroit Lions News podcast joins Anne Erickson to talk about why he believes the Lions will upset the 49ers and head to the Super Bowl. They also talk about the AFC Championship between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens and much more. Get on The Squad! ;) 

Did you get any sleep last night? Because, Detroit sure didn't sleep. We've waited decades for this moment. The Detroit Lions beat the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card playoffs on Sunday (Jan. 14). So, what does this massive playoff win really mean, and will the Lions win again next weekend? Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit joins Anne Erickson to talk about what is was like actually being at the playoff game, which was possibly the loudest ever, as well as the upcoming game and the Lions' chances of getting to the Super Bowl. They also talk about Jared Goff, Matthew Stafford, Bill Bill Belichick, Pete Carroll and more. Lots of great stuff in here! 

Are the L.A. Rams an ideal matchup for the Detroit Lions in the playoffs, or should we be extra worried? Also, do the Detroit Lions actually have a real shot at going all the way to the Super Bowl this year? Jeff Risdon of USA Today Lions Wire joins Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about the Lions, NFL trends going into the playoffs, Matt Patricia, the chances of the Lions actually getting to the Super Bowl and more! Get on "The Squad with Anne Erickson!" ;)  

Karma is a b****, and here's hoping the Detroit Lions get a rematch against the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs, because that 2-point conversion, reporting thing was...okay, let's just move forward. There's lots to be positive about when it comes to the Detroit Lions. We're NFC North champs. We're in the playoffs. Now, our final regular game of the season is up ahead against the Vikings. So, beyond the Vikings? Who are Detroit's ideal matchups in the playoffs? Arif Hasan joins me, Anne Erickson, to talk about the NFL playoff picture, whether Kirk Cousins will be back with the Vikings next season and much more. Get on "The Squad!" 

The Detroit Lions are NFC North champions! It's the first time the Lions have won their division title in 30 years. So, what was it like in the locker room in Minnesota after the Lions beat the Vikings? Benjamin Raven of MLive.com was there, and he talks all about the energizing experience on "The Squad with Anne Erickson." He and Anne also talk about the playoff picture, which currently has the Lions up against either the Seattle Seahawks, the L.A. Rams or Green Bay Packers in their first playoff game. They also talk about how Sheila Ford Hamp has changed the culture of the Lions and resurrected this team. Get on "The Squad!"

The Detroit Lions totally clobbered the Denver Broncos at Ford Field last weekend, and it was a beautiful thing. Now, we're talking the playoffs and NFC North championship! What are the chances the Lions will go up against Matthew Stafford in the playoffs? Brad Berreman of SideLion Report joins me, Anne Erickson, on "The Squad" to talk about the state of the NFL, the Detroit Lions and much more. Get on "The Squad" and listen now! 

I need another drink after Sunday's Detroit Lions loss against the Chicago Bears. But, things go up and down in the NFL, and the Lions aren't the only successful team struggling right now. Look at the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. They're not playing nearly as well as they were expected to be playing right now. What a doozy of a football weekend! Joe Chapp from the Detroit Lions News Podcast joins host Anne Erickson on “The Squad with Anne Erickson” today to talk about NFL trends, which teams are on the rise and, of course, what's to become of the Lions through the end of the season. Also, who's the scariest team in the NFL right now? Joe tells all! Listen now, and be one of the cool kids and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! ;) 

We're in the thick of the NFL season, and the Detroit Lions just pulled of a victory over the Saints on the road. It was shaky, but a win is a win. Meanwhile, Green Bay was victorious over the Chiefs. What's the rest of the Lions' schedule look like, and does a team like Green Bay that's blossoming mid-season remain any kind of threat to the Lions in the playoffs? Brad Berreman of SideLion Report joins me, Anne Erickson, on "The Squad" to talk about the state of the NFL, the Detroit Lions and much more. Get on "The Squad" and listen now! 

Hope you had a bombin' Thanksgiving, minus the Detroit Lions game! What does this big loss against the Green Bay Packers mean to the Lions? Are the Detroit Lions overrated? Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit joins host Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about the Green Bay loss and shaky Chicago Bears game. They also talk Super Bowl predictions, Kirk Cousins and his future with the Minnesota Vikings and more! Get on "The Squad with Anne Erickson!" ;) 

We've got radio royalty on the show with the WRIF's own Chuck the Freak! Chuck joins host Anne Erickson to talk about this wild season with the Detroit Lions, especially that crazy, last-minute win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday (Nov. 19). It's a super fun chat, and you're invited to hang! Get on "The Squad!"

More blue Kool-Aid, please! I will not calm down. This Detroit Lions team is incredible. We're 7-2, and now, people are seriously talking about the Lions as possible Super Bowl contenders. Joe Chapp from the Detroit Lions News Podcast is on "The Squad with Anne Erickson," as he joins me to talk all things NFL and Lions! We cover: Justin Herbert, Jared Goff, Dan Campbell. Also, other NFL standouts: Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes and more.

The Detroit Lions are back on top, now 6-2 after a definitive win against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. USA Today Lions Wire managing editor Jeff Risdon joins Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about the game and bigger Lions trends. Is he finally sold on Jared Goff? Is Ben Johnson going to leave Detroit after this season? What about those throwback uniforms? Besides the Lions, what other NFL teams are thriving right now? What about poor Kirk Cousins? They cover it all! Get on "The Squad" and listen now! 

Benjamin Raven, one of the Detroit Lions beat writers for MLive, is on "The Squad with Anne Erickson," and he's a rookie! This is his first time on the show. Benjamin and Anne talk about the devastating Lions loss to the Ravens, why it happened and what it means for the team. They also talk about general NFL trends. Get on The Squad! 

Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit joins Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about the crazy, wonderful things happening with the Detroit Lions. What is the reason for the Lions' big turnaround? They discuss. The Lions are actually tied for the No. 1 team in the NFL right now. How amazing is that? Moreover, Jeremy and Anne talk about the general state of the NFL, league trends, the hottest teams in the NFL right now and more. They also give major props to Jared Goff and Dan Campbell. Get on "The Squad!"

Brad Berreman from SideLion Report is back on "The Squad with Anne Erickson!" The Lions are 4-1, and Brad and Anne have a lot to talk about. Where do the Lions rank right now in the NFL, and who are the current best teams? Listen now! 

The Detroit Lions beat the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and it was a needed win. Are they going to live up the the hype? Larry Lage of the Associated Press joins Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about that, plus gives his early Super Bowl picks! 

The 2023 NFL season is in full swing, and the Detroit Lions are coming off an incredible first game. The Lions took out the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs. Brad Berreman of SideLion Report joins me, Anne Erickson, on "The Squad" to talk about the upcoming Detroit Lions season. Will they make it to the playoffs? How about a Super Bowl? We also talk about general NFL news and trends!

The 2023 NFL Draft has come and gone. As always, the Draft brought some surprises, and that includes the Lions' picks. Brad Berreman of SideLion Report joins me, Anne Erickson, on "The Squad" to talk about the Lions' picks and how the team is shaping up going into the new season! 

What a season! Anne Erickson discusses the Detroit Lions' road to redemption and why she belives Jared Goff is our guy. A big thanks to everyone who has been a part of "The Squad" this season, including the listeners and our great guests from the NFL reporting world. We'll post one-off episodes during the off season and be back next season, so please keep in touch! Reach out to Anne Erickson on Facebook - just search "Anne Erickson" - or Twitter and Snapchat @AnneErickson, Instagram and TikTok at @EricksonAnne. Go Lions!

Brian Burkheiser from I Prevail and Jade Springart from WRIF join Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about the Detroit Lions' big win against the Green Bay Packers and much more! What a great end to a Cinderella season for the Lions.

It's a very special show today as "Chuck the Freak" from "Dave & Chuck the Freak" is back! He joins Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about the incredible Detroit Lions turnaround, the team's odds at making the playoffs, his personal Big Game picks and why the Lions should practice outside in their underwear this week. Listen and be a member of "The Squad!" Chuck the Freak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chuckthefreak Anne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anneerickson

The Lions are officially 7-7 and in the playoff hunt. What will it take for the Lions to make the playoffs, and how soon could that happen? Brad Berreman of SideLion Report joins me, Anne Erickson, to talk about Sunday's game, playoff possibilities and why nobody wants to play the Lions right now! Please subscribe to the podcast and be on "The Squad!" Brad on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradberreman24 Anne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anneerickson

Call it a Cinderella story. The Detroit Lions are considered one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now, and this following a 1-6 start to the season. The team beat the Minnesota Vikings Sunday (Dec. 12) at Ford Field. That means the team has won five of their past six games. So, who gets credit for the Detroit Lions' turnaround? Jeff Risdon of The USA Today Network's "The Lions Wire" joins Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about all things Lions, as well as the general NFL! They also talk about Anne's favorite quarterback, Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles. Jeff Risdon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffRisdon Anne Erickson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnneErickson Anne Erickson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ericksonanne

The Detroit Lions are all the talk of the NFL right now, following their definitive win against the Jags. In fact, some might call them the hottest team in the NFL right now. So, are they playoff bound? Justin Rogers of the Detroit News joins Anne Erickson on The Squad!  Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Justin_Rogers Anne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnneErickson

WRIF's Steve Black is on "The Squad with Anne Erickson" to talk about all things Detroit Lions! Black is a longtime Lions fan and has some great insights about Jared Goff, Dan Campbell and more. They'll also talk about next weekend's game against the Jaguars and why it's so important.

The Detroit Lions officially have a winning streak! They beat the New York Giants on the road Sunday (Nov. 20) to score their third consecutive win. Jade Springart of WRIF guests on "The Squad with Anne Erickson" this week to talk about the Lions' winning streak, what the heck is happening with Aaron Rodgers and more. Subscribe and get on "The Squad!" Jade on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onairjade Anne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnneErickson

Detroit Lions brought home a third win and second consecutive win Sunday (Nov. 13) on the road, shutting out the Chicago Bears. Following the prior weekend's win against Green Bay, things are getting pretty wild in the Lions' world. Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit guests on "The Squad with Anne Erickson" this week to talk about the Bears win; the state of Dan Campbell and Jared Goff; and, is Aaron Rodgers having a meltdown? Join "The Squad with Anne Erickson!" Jeremy Reisman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DetroitOnLion Pride of Detroit on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrideofDetroit Anne Erickson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ericksonanne Anne Erickson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnneErickson

Aaron Rodgers is not a happy man today. He's still one of the greatest quarterbacks of his era, but he's coming off as being a poor sport after the Green Day Packers' loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday (Nov. 6). Brad Berreman of SideLion Report joins me, Anne Erickson, to talk about Sunday's game, what's going on with Aaron Rodgers, the future of the Detroit Lions and more. Please subscribe to the podcast and be on "The Squad!" Brad on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradberreman24 Anne on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ericksonanne Anne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anneerickson

It's another loss for the Lions and lots of new stuff to talk about. Justin Rogers of the Detroit News joins Anne Erickson on The Squad! Rogers discusses the past three Lions coaches - Jim Caldwell, Matt Patricia and Dan Campbell - plus weighs in on Jared Goff,  Campbell and more. Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Justin_Rogers Anne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnneErickson

It's a special show today as Chuck the Freak - of course, of "Dave & Chuck the Freak" - joins Anne Erickson on The Squad! Chuck talks about how he became a lifelong Lions fans and gives his thoughts on Jared Goff, Dan Campbell and more. Chuck the Freak on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chuckthefreak Anne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anneerickson

The Detroit Lions had a bye-week this past weekend, so we're talking college football on the show this week! Detroit Free Press MSU sports writer Chris Solari joins Anne Erickson to talk about the state of Michigan State football and the upcoming rivalry game between Michigan and Michigan State. Please subscribe to the podcast and be on “The Squad!” Chris Solari on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrissolari Anne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anneerickson

If you think being a Detroit Lions fan is rough, try being a Detroit Lions and Michigan State University fan. It's pretty unbearable. I'm accepting candy corn and hot cocoa from anyone who wants to give me some comfort during these difficult times. What the heck is happening with The Lions? Brad Berreman of SideLion Report joins me, Anne Erickson, to talk about Sunday's (Oct. 9) loss against the New England Patriots and the future of Dan Campbell with the team. Please subscribe to the podcast and be on "The Squad!" Brad on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradberreman24 Anne on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anneerickson

The Detroit Lions lost to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday (Oct. 2) at Ford Field, and it was a game they were favored to win. So, what's the BIGGEST problem with the Lions? Larry Lage of the Associated Press joins Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about that, plus gives his early Big Game picks!  Larry Lage on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LarryLage Anne Erickson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnneErickson

Detroit Lions lost to the Minnesota Vikings Sunday (Sept. 26) at Ford Field, in a crazy, last minute play. Dan Campbell made a poor call towards the end, going for a field goal near the 50 yard line, which set the Vikings up for a victory.  Jeff Risdon of USA Today Network's "The Lions Wire" joins Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about the win, next week's game against the Seahawks and the state of the Lions! Jeff Risdon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffRisdon Anne Erickson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnneErickson

Detroit Lions brought home a win Sunday (Sept. 18) at Ford Field, shutting out the Washington Commanders, and the world is going crazy. Seriously. It feels like the Lions are the best team on the planet, at least if you ask a Lions fan right now. Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit joins Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about the win, next week's game against the Vikings and the state of the Lions! Jeremy Reisman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DetroitOnLion Pride of Detroit on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrideofDetroit Anne Erickson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnneErickson

WRIF's Jade Springart joins Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about the Detroit Lions' season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles! They discuss why this isn't the "same ol' Lions," discuss Jared Goff's performance, the great D'Andre Swift and more. Join "The Squad" and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!  Jade Springart on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onairjade Anne Erickson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anneerickson Online: https://wrif.com/podcasts/the-squad-with-anne-erickson/

WRIF's Jade Springart joins Anne Erickson on "The Squad" to talk about the upcoming Lions season! Jade discusses how she got into NFL football, why she likes Dan Campbell as a head coach and much more. Join "The Squad" and listen to the debut episode!

NFL football is back, and the buzz about the Lions is strong! Subscribe to "The Squad," hosted by WRIF's Anne Erickson, for fun Lions banter each week with different NFL reporters and WRIF personalities. Join "The Squad!"