Lions GM Brad Holmes met with the media on Monday afternoon and did not hold back, calling out multiple reporters that didn’t agree with the team’s most recent draft selections back in April. Jeff Riger gives you all the important information from the end of the season press conference. Holmes also shares a message for Lions fans, some thoughts about QB Jared Goff and why Detroiters are the best in sports at this??? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...
Feb 06, 2024•22 min
As we get used to a world without Football for the next 8 months or so Jeff Riger dives into the Detroit Tigers offseason and the one free agent sitting at home right now that Detroit should have already brought back to the Motor City. JD Martinez is the perfect fit, for so many reasons to come back to the Tigers. Check out the latest episode of The Daily Ticket to find out why? Plus, how are the Tigers dealing with Javier Baez and is their rotation deep enough to win the AL Central? To learn mo...
Feb 05, 2024•21 min
The Lions found out earlier in the week that Ben Johnson would return as the teams Offensive Coordinator and then they got more great news on Thursday as Aaron Glenn will also be back as Detroits Defensive Coordinator. Glenn was up for the Washington Commanders Head Coaching job but the former DC from Dallas, Dan Quinn got the job instead. Johnson and Glenn back with the Lions is fantastic news for the franchise and fan base. Jeff Riger has all the details and also has a theory as to why so many...
Feb 02, 2024•22 min
Detroit News columnist and 97.1 The Ticket host Bob Wojnowski went on his weekly morning show appearance and said something so outlandish regarding the Lions and their fans that Jeff Riger had to do a podcast about it. Also, check out the latest reaction to Ben Johnson deciding to stay with the Lions as their offensive coordinator. 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...
Feb 01, 2024•20 min
The Goat Tom Brady weighs in on how Lions head coach Dan Campbell coached in the second half of the NFC title game and Ben Johnson, for a second straight year has decided to remain as the Lions offensive coordinator instead of taking a head coaching gig with another NFL team. Plus, Jared Goff talks about a possible contract extension with Detroit and Frank Ragnow contemplates his future on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ...
Jan 31, 2024•26 min
It was a difficult Monday for Michigan as fans were forced to come to the realization that the Lions season was over. Jeff Riger takes you through all the feelings that still linger as the Lions look to the offseason. Dan Campbell defends his decisions on 4th down. An argument breaks out on if this is the worst loss Detroiters have ever had to deal with and you’re not going to want to miss social media attacking a sports radio host (Riger) for his ‘Same Old Lions’ comments on X. To learn more ab...
Jan 30, 2024•23 min
The Detroit Lions led the San Francisco 49ers by 17 points in the 2nd half of the NFC Title game before seeing their lead evaporate after multiple mistakes by players and head coach Dan Campbell. Jeff Riger takes you through the agony as Lions fans are left wondering what happened in Santa Clara, California? Detroit was so close to the Super Bowl before seeing it all vanish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abo...
Jan 29, 2024•24 min
As the Lions and 49ers get set for the NFC Title game in Santa Clara, California, Jeff Riger gives you multiple reasons why Detroit can upset San Francisco and head to their first Super Bowl in franchise history. Dan Campbell shares his biggest worry and also why he believes his team will win the game plus don’t miss a hilarious exchange between Detroit QB Jared Goff and a Detroit columnist. All on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practice...
Jan 26, 2024•23 min
Jim Harbaugh is bolting from Michigan to become the next head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. The news broke Wednesday night and Jeff Riger has all the details of Harbaugh’s journey out west. Hear statements from Harbaugh himself along with Michigan President Santa Ono, Athletic Director Warde Manuel and Chargers owner Dean Spanos. Not to be overshadowed by Harbaugh but Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson might also have a new home, according to reports, Johnson will be the next h...
Jan 25, 2024•22 min
As the Lions approach their biggest game in over 30 years, there sure is a lot to talk about. Jeff Riger brings you a shocking revelation that could help explain why the Lions might beat the 49ers and advance to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history. Also, just how much is it if you wanted to go to the NFC Championship game in the Bay Area and head coach Dan Campbell talks about the newest Lion Zach Ertz and how Detroit fans continue to move the goal posts when talking about Jar...
Jan 24, 2024•27 min
Because the Lions players such a giant game on Sunday at Ford Field, it’s only normal that you might miss things. After all, there is so much going on and you want to experience everything. Jeff Riger brings you some of the things from Sundays game that may have fallen through the cracks. Just how good has Jared Goff been? How CJ Gardner-Johnson and Amon-Ra St. Brown trolled Baker Mayfield. Why Baker is a heck of a lot more classy than Matthew Stafford? Also, why Todd Bowles is taking some heat ...
Jan 23, 2024•22 min
The Detroit Lions are headed to the NFC Title game for the first time in 32 years! The Lions beat the Bucs Sunday at Ford Field 31-23 and now head to San Francisco to battle the 49ers for the right to go to the Super Bowl. Jared Goff was great once again, Detroit got so many contributions from their offense and the defense did bend but did not break as Derrick Barnes picked off Baker Mayfield to end the game. Jeff Riger has all the details on the latest episode of The Daily Ticket. To learn more...
Jan 22, 2024•26 min
As we get ready for Bucs and Lions from Ford Field on Sunday, Jeff Riger has all the information pertaining to one of the biggest games Lions fans have ever witnessed. Head Coach Dan Campbell had a surprising answer to a question about people that have doubted Detroit over the years. We know the Bucs will be looking to blitz so how does Jared Goff fare against it? Matthew Stafford calls Lions safety Kerby Joesph dirty for his hit on Tyler Higbee. We also finally have proof as to how Stafford fel...
Jan 19, 2024•30 min
It did not take long for the smack talk to begin. As the Lions get ready to take on the Bucs for the right to go to the NFC Title game, Detroit safety CJ Gardner-Johnson ripped on Bucs QB Baker Mayfield saying “if you give that Tampa Group (Mike Evans and Chris Godwin) a good quarterback, thats a great group.” Gardner-Johnson doesn’t believe Mayfield is good and Baker responded yesterday in his meeting with the media. Also, former Lions cornerback Darius Slay, who now plays for the Eagles was as...
Jan 18, 2024•25 min
This Lions season has more satisfying and magical than any year ever in the past however there is so much more that can be accomplished. Jeff Riger doesn’t believe in ‘House Money’ and neither should anybody else. If Detroit beats the Bucs Sunday at Ford Field, not only will they be headed to the NFC Title game for the first time since 1992 but they also have a real chance to go to the Super Bowl as well. Remember when you immediately got laughed at if you mentioned Detroit and Super Bowl in the...
Jan 17, 2024•27 min
The Lions beating the Rams to secure their first playoff win in 32 years was so big that we didn’t get a chance to show you everything that happened Sunday night at Ford Field. Jeff Riger takes you through another day of coverage of that magical evening downtown. GM Brad Holmes beats his former team, Sean McVay compliments Detroit and don’t miss Jeff Riger making a Matthew Stafford fan take off his #9 jersey in exchange for a ‘Sack Stafford’ tee shirt. To learn more about listener data and our p...
Jan 16, 2024•26 min
Ford Field was electric on Sunday night as the Detroit Lions edged out the Los Angeles Rams 24-23. After a combined 38 points scored in the first half, the Lions and Rams combined for 9 in the second half. Detroit not only won their first playoff game in ages but they also did it against their former QB, Matthew Stafford that played with the Lions for 12 seasons. Jared Goff proved to Sean McVay that he should never have been thrown out by the Rams coach, the Lions secondary sure did give up yard...
Jan 15, 2024•27 min
With former Lions QB Matthew Stafford coming back to Detroit this weekend, many fans might not know how they will react when they see #9 in a Rams jersey trying to kill Detroit’s playoff life? Will you cheer him? Will you boo him? Do you fear him? With so many emotions to deal with, we decided to invite noted Stafford supporter Jim Costa from 97.1 FM The Ticket to join the show to see how he will cope? Jim and Jeff Riger discuss how Stafford will be received, will his wife Kelly actually get to ...
Jan 12, 2024•38 min
As we get closer to the Lions first home playoff game in 30 years, some weird stories have popped up. A local Detroit bar has officially banned Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford jerseys on Sunday. The establishment urges their patrons to use common sense before walking into their building wearing the Stafford number 9. Jeff Riger also has the latest update about Lions rookie Tight End Sam LaPorta and you’ll never believe how much tickets cost to Sundays game? The Daily Ticket has all the details yo...
Jan 11, 2024•29 min
There’s a reason Lions fans have always had very low expectations for their football team…. It’s because the team has one playoff win since 1957. How are you supposed to really believe that your team is capable of special things if they can’t win a simple playoff game? Well, that could change this weekend, if the Lions beat the Rams and Matthew Stafford on Sunday night football? Fans will finally be able to raise their expectations. However if Stafford beats them? That’s a scenario that Jeff Rig...
Jan 10, 2024•27 min
For the first time since 1997, the Michigan Wolverines are National Champions after dominating Washington 34-13. The Wolverines delivered a dominant defensive performance to cap off a perfect 15-0 season. Jeff Riger breaks it all down on the latest episode of The Daily 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...
Jan 09, 2024•21 min
The Lions beat the Vikings 30-20 on Sunday afternoon in downtown Detroit giving them a 12-5 regular season. The 12 wins ties the 1991 Lions for the most wins in Detroit franchise history. Jeff Riger breaks down the win, the record, a couple of potentially bad injuries and some of the impressive feats that this squad has already achieved. Despite not knowing it at the recording of this podcast, the Lions also will get the Rams and former Detroit QB Matthew Stafford as their opponent in Detroit’s ...
Jan 08, 2024•22 min
Jeff Riger gives reasons as to why it seems like the Rams would rather go to Dallas for their playoff game instead of Detroit. Also, if a Matthew Stafford reunion in the playoffs were to happen at Ford Field, would the Lions make the former QB a tribute video during the game? 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...
Jan 05, 2024•24 min
The NFL sent out a memo with a video attached to every coach and GM in the league this week reminding teams of the proper procedure to become an eligible receiver. On the video were clips of the Lions-Cowboys game from Saturday. With the memo, the league sent the message that they are siding with their official instead of Detroit and not to expect a change in protocol moving forward. However, just because the NFL blames the Lions, doesn’t mean that everybody does. Jeff Riger runs down the list o...
Jan 04, 2024•23 min
Lions fans aren’t forgetting how Saturday’s game against the Cowboys ended anytime soon. From referee Brad Allen screwing up a call that cost Detroit the go ahead two-point conversion to Dan Campbell’s decision to not kick the extra-point after the screw up, Detroit remains furious. On Tuesday morning Lions head coach Dan Campbell went on 97.1FM in Detroit and was asked about his late game management by host Jim Costa and you’re not going to miss the heated exchange between the two. Also, Cowboy...
Jan 03, 2024•30 min
After edging out Alabama 27-20 in Overtime, Michigan football is headed to the College Football Playoff Championship game for the first time ever. The Wolverines put together a legendary drive down 20-13 late in the game to force OT and eventually beat the Crimson Tide. Jeff Riger breaks it all down as Jim Harbaugh found a way to claim victory over the legend Nick Saban! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about y...
Jan 02, 2024•27 min
Despite winning the division and getting a chance to host a home playoff game for the first time in 30 years, fans are still pondering just how good the Lions are? Will they win a postseason game? Will they win two? Will they win none? Nobody really knows what to think of Detroit and what they’re capable of? However Jeff Riger believes he knows and explains why beating the Cowboys would answer everyone’s questions before the playoffs get going next month. To learn more about listener data and ou...
Dec 29, 2023•28 min
We know the Detroit Lions will be playing a Playoff Game at Ford Field for the first time ever next month however there is still so much more to play for. Detroit can still get the 1 seed and get home-field throughout the playoffs or they could get the 2 seed and get 2 home games. Jeff Riger dives into the various possibilities and wonders what scenario Lions fans want? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about yo...
Dec 28, 2023•23 min
As the Pistons losing continues, owner Tom Gores finally addressed the media over the weekend. Gores only spoke to select reporters via a conference call in the middle of the night and gave an unbelievable response when asked about fans at Little Caesars Arena recently chanting ‘Sell The Team’. Jeff Riger dives into all that Gores said about his historically bad basketball team. Detroit set the NBA record for most losses in a row when they lost their 27th game on Tuesday night to the Brooklyn Ne...
Dec 27, 2023•24 min
For the first time in 30 years, the Detroit Lons have won their division! After beating the Vikings in MInnesota 30-24, Detroit improved to 11-4 on the year and have taken the NFC North for the first time in franchise history. Jeff Riger recaps the plays, the celebration and what’s next for a Detroit team that can still improve their seeding in the final two weeks of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...
Dec 26, 2023•28 min
