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Necessary Roughness with Lang & Jansen

TJ Lang and Jon Jansen provide insight to all of the Detroit Lions action on and off the field, plus more NFL and select NCAA football games each week…In addition, using their resources, interviews with some of the biggest current and former NFL players connected to the game.
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Episodes

FANTASY BONUS: Can You Trust D'Andre Swift? | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'

From the "Upper Hand Fantasy" Podcast (Subscribe Here) - Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on the offense in Chicago, including the split between Khalil Herbert & David Montgomery, Chase Claypool's debut and Justin Fields' historic performance. Also, when are we going to be able to trust D'Andre Swift and can you depend on D'Onta Foreman going forward? Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://...

Nov 08, 202229 min

Victory Monday for the Detroit Lions | Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen

Jon and TJ celebrate a victory Monday for the Detroit Lions. The defense responded, Brad Holmes draft picks stepped up and what exactly is wrong with the Green Bay Packers on the latest episode of Necessary Roughness. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 07, 202234 min

Brad Holmes draft picks make a big statement | Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen

Between Kirby Joseph and Aidan Hutchinson, the Lions rookies and second year players that have been drafted by Lions' GM Brad Holmes really stepped up on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 07, 20225 min

BONUS BET: +400 Lions, Raiders & Panthers Odds Boost | BetQL Daily Boost

Dan, Rick and Lucy bring you a huge NFL three-team odds boost ahead of this weekend's football slate. And they have their favorite bets, with Lucy looking at the Patriots, Dan on the Packers and Rick on the Bills. Subscribe to BetQL Daily Boost To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 06, 20227 minEp. 138

BONUS: Amon-Ra St. Brown's Value Without Hockenson | Upper Hand Fantasy

Faraz & Zach discuss their wide receiver rankings for Week 9, including Justin Jefferson's eruption spot, Amon-Ra St. Brown with no T.J. Hockenson in the mix, Terry McLaurin coming off two big performances and Josh Palmer stepping into a big role for the Chargers. Can D.J. Moore keep it going for Carolina and should you temper expectations for DeAndre Hopkins this week? Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon ...

Nov 05, 202224 min

BONUS: Who Are the 5 Biggest Dumpster Fires in the NFL This Season? | The Best Football Show

Eliot shares his list of the most disappointing franchises this season. Which teams had all of the hype going into the season and have been a major let down? Subscribe to The Best Football Show To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 04, 202213 min

BONUS: D'Andre Swift's an Early Christmas Gift | Upper Hand Fantasy

Faraz & Zach explain why they are selling Brandon Aiyuk, buying D'Andre Swift and selling D'Onta Foreman in trade deals to bolster their rosters as we near the playoff push point of the fantasy season. Subscribe to Upper Hand Fantasy! Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy Make sure to check out Underdog's Pick'Ems for every NFL slate. Use the code UPPERHAND to d...

Nov 02, 202215 min

BONUS: D'Andre Swift Returns | Upper Hand Fantasy

Faraz & Zach share their thoughts on what we saw in Week 8 from Justin Fields, the Dolphins offense, D'Andre Swift, DeAndre Hopkins, Alvin Kamara and more. Subscribe to Upper Hand Fantasy! Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy Make sure to check out Underdog's Pick'Ems for every NFL slate. Use the code UPPERHAND to double your initial deposit up to $100: https:/...

Oct 31, 202223 min

Close isn't good enough | Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen

Lions were close to winning, but close isn't good enough anymore. Defensive schemes may have to be looked at, why the Lions are so frustrating and how the young players looked on Sunday against the Dolphins. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 31, 202221 min

BONUS: Lions Are Home Dogs Against the Dolphins | Cash the Tickets

This is a full send play for Valenti. Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket to find out why! Subscribe to Cash the Ticket To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 20224 min

Story of the Lions' loss at Dallas was missed opportunities | Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen

- Dan Campbell has yet to win a road game, but the story of the Lions' loss at Dallas was missed opportunities - What has happened to Jared Goff? - The level of frustration on the offensive line? - Positives that came from the Lions' loss to the Cowboys? The defense! - What changes need to be made on the offensive side of the ball? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastcho...

Oct 24, 202233 min

BONUS: Amon-Ra for the win | Upper Hand Fantasy

Faraz & Zach want to buy Amon-Ra St. Brown while his value is low and they tell you why he could be a league winner when all is said and done. Subscribe to Upper Hand Fantasy! Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy Make sure to check out Underdog's Pick'Ems for every NFL slate. Use the code UPPERHAND to double your initial deposit up to $100: https://play.underdo...

Oct 20, 20222 min

BONUS: Week 7 Buys | Upper Hand Fantasy

Faraz & Zach highlight a few players who you should be looking to buy ahead of Week 7, including Amon-Ra. St Brown, A.J. Brown, Chris Godwin and Jonathan Taylor. Subscribe to Upper Hand Fantasy! Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Upperhandfantasy Make sure to check out Underdog's Pick'Ems for every NFL slate. Use the code UPPERHAND to double your initial deposit up to $100: h...

Oct 19, 202220 min

How the Lions rebound after their bye week | Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen

- How Jon and TJ treated their Lions bye week - Packers stunk against the Jets. They seem to always get in their own way a few times a year. - With so many first-year coaches having success, when will Dan Campbell's Lions have their time? - Why the Lions' rebuild was different than other teams - Have expectations changed for the Lions? Was it all a trap? - What is the biggest weakness the Lions have to address moving forward? - The real reasons behind Dan Campbell’s questionable coaching choices...

Oct 17, 202234 min

Look at Sunday’s loss to the Patriots, what are the biggest concerns going into the bye week? | Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen

Look at Sunday’s loss to the Patriots, what are the biggest concerns going into the bye week? Is there a feeling of despair amongst the coaching staff? The call that bothered Jon the most Dan Campbell is 22 games into his Lions coaching career, is it too early to ask if Dan Campbell can learn from his mistakes? Lions chose to cut Tavai, he just lead the New England Patriots in tackles against the Detroit Lions Where did the Lions go wrong this season? To learn more about listener data and our pr...

Oct 10, 202234 min

BONUS: Veteran Receivers Opening Eyes in the NFC North | Reception Perception: The Show

When you think of the NFC North, which receivers come to mind? Was it Josh Reynolds and Adam Thielen? Both of those receivers have surged in the fantasy rankings through the opening four weeks, but will they be able to maintain their early success? Tune in! Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of th...

Oct 06, 202221 min
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