On this episode of the Twentyman in the Huddle podcast presented by Microsoft, Tim Twentyman previews the Detroit Lions’ NFC North showdown against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday. First, Tim welcomes Nolan Bianchi, the Detroit News’ lead Lions beat writer, to go over the three keys to the game. Nolan and Tim discuss the importance of taking care of the football against a Green Bay defense that leads the league with 19 takeaways, stopping the Packers’ run game and taking advantage of any Green Bay turnovers. Next, Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph joins the show for the first time this season. Kerby talks about his hot start to the year with five interceptions in seven games, which is second in the league. He also shares what it’s like playing alongside his fellow defensive backs and the importance of maintaining trust and brotherhood within the unit off the field. Kerby also chats about fellow safety Brian Branch, and his switch from nickel to safety. To close the show, ESPN NFL Nation Packers reporter Rob Demovsky calls in from Wisconsin to share all the latest news coming out of Green Bay. Rob discusses how starting quarterback Jordan Love has a ‘realistic’ chance of playing Sunday following a groin injury suffered last week vs. Jacksonville. He also analyzes the difference in Green Bay’s offensive play calls when backup quarterback Malik Willis is in the game compared to Love. Lastly, he shares his thoughts about the Packers’ aggressive defense, a key Green Bay player to watch and what the Packers will need to do to pull out a big division win. Stay tuned for more postgame coverage of Lions-Packers following Sunday afternoon’s game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Highlights include:
- 0:10: Tim Twentyman and Nolan Bianchi on three keys to the game
- 9:18: Kerby Joseph chats about his five interceptions, tight-knit secondary
- 19:12: Rob Demovsky shares all the latest news from the Green Bay Packers
