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W.A.L.N. Pick’em Show
Tuesdays · 8:00 PM ET
NFL picks, fantasy talk and the crew’s latest takes.
10-Play Drive schedule update: The 10-Play Drive on Friday, October 23 is canceled due to crew absences. The show returns Friday, October 30 at 8:00 PM ET.
SHOW TIMES & EPISODES ↗Week 8 picks are in.
14 games ALL FOUR CREW MEMBERS HAVE PICKED
See all 56 selections, plus each participant’s Lock and Upset. MCR leads through Week 7 at 65–42.
SEE THIS WEEK’S PICKS ↗What’s your biggest Lions concern right now?
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NEW · MIKEY B’S COLUMN + AUDIOWho’d Have Bet?Read Jack’d up Jags! — Mikey B’s first column is here.AROUND DETROIT · THROUGH A FAN’S EYES
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Sources, context and the W.A.L.N. perspective.
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SUGGEST A STORY ↗The next Lions conversation starts here.
Our first headlines are on the way. Check back for selected Lions stories, source links and the crew’s take.
PACKERS AT LIONS · SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
Week 7 injury report.
Updated October 24, 2026
Official designations: Friday, October 23
Detroit
| Player | Injury | Official designation | Expected role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Branch | Achilles | Questionable; full practice participation | Expected to play, with workload managed |
| Cade Mays | Wrist | Questionable; full practice participation | Expected to start at center and play the full game |
| Rock Ya-Sin | Hamstring | No game designation; full participation Friday | Available |
Campbell’s stated plan is for Branch to return and Mays to start. The questionable labels remain on Friday’s official report.
DETROIT’S OFFICIAL REPORT ↗Green Bay
| Player | Injury | Official designation |
|---|---|---|
| Zaire Franklin, LB | Shin | OUT |
| Aaron Banks, G | Knee/toe | Questionable |
| Bo Melton, WR | Back | Questionable |
| Jordon Riley, DT | Achilles | Questionable |
| Benjamin St-Juste, CB | Hamstring | Questionable |
Jordan Love, Christian Watson, Matthew Golden, Savion Williams and Lukas Van Ness have no game-status designation. Riley still needs roster activation to play.
GREEN BAY’S OFFICIAL REPORT ↗LIONS NATION HAS A SAY
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Before kickoff on Lions game day: Lions pregame coverage plus fantasy football, featuring matchup discussion, injury updates, fan conversation, and fantasy lineup insights. Exact start times will be announced for each game.
WALN Live Postgame Reaction
The day after each Lions game at 8:00 PM ET. Game breakdowns, key moments, player performances, and fan reactions.
Contributors include The Soulman and the W.A.L.N. crew, with MCR’s injury analysis, Statman’s statistical perspective and Triple M’s Opening Drive contributions.
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The Soulman, Statman, MCR and Triple M make their weekly NFL predictions and talk through the matchups. Watch the picks, bring your own and join the debate.
Fantasy Zone
Fantasy football is part of WALN Live Game Day before kickoff, including Triple M’s Fantasy Pulse contributions, injury updates and fantasy lineup insights. Exact start times will be announced for each game.
Special shows · State of the Lions +
Special W.A.L.N. broadcasts take a wider look at Detroit: where the team stands, the biggest questions and what comes next. The Soulman and crew lead the conversation. Dates and topics are announced on YouTube and Facebook.
NEW TO W.A.L.N. · COLUMN + AUDIO
Who’d Have Bet?
Mikey B’s first Who’d Have Bet? column is here: Jack’d up Jags! One knee, one yard short—and a football decision with a very different meaning for bettors.
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WALN Live Game Day: before kickoff, including fantasy football; exact start times announced for each game. WALN Live Postgame Reaction: the day after each Lions game at 8:00 PM ET.
Home: vs. · Away: @ · Munich game: neutral site.
More scheduled matchups +
Based on the Lions schedule checked October 19, 2026. Game dates and times may change; schedule changes require an update here. Week 18 at Green Bay is awaiting its confirmed date.
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RETURNS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 · 8:00 PM ETThe
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W.A.L.N.’s original football game show. Put your football knowledge in the spotlight.
Schedule update: The 10-Play Drive on Friday, October 23 is canceled due to crew absences. The show returns Friday, October 30 at 8:00 PM ET.
Explore Mystery Player, the Blitz Round and the Final Drive. Read the official game document for rules, eligibility, prize information and overtime details. You can also find its link inside the contestant application.
BE A CONTESTANT ↗01
Mystery Player
Identify the football name behind the clues.
02
Blitz Round
A change of pace with W.A.L.N.’s football challenges.
03
Final Drive
Bring your knowledge to the field for the finish.
10-PLAY DRIVE · CREW WINS
Current standings
Confirmed October 18, 2026. Updated after results are supplied.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
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Marco (Triple M)
Curt Steele
PAST CONTESTANTS
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Marco (Triple M)
Curt Steele
Dustin Clark
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BE A CONTESTANT ↗Official game information
- READ THE OFFICIAL RULES ↗OFFICIAL GAME DOCUMENT
- Eligibility & prize details SEE THE OFFICIAL RULES
- Previous winners MARCO (TRIPLE M) · CURT STEELE
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GROWING UP WITH LIONS NATION
Hutch’s journey.
Puppy days, big ears and plenty of adventures.
Watch our mascot grow.
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ADOPTION OFFICIAL · OCTOBER 25ALMOST 17 LB & GROWINGPROCEDURE WENT WELL
It’s official: Hutch is home for good. His adoption paperwork was finalized on October 25, 2026, making our youngest W.A.L.N. crew member officially part of The Soulman’s family.
His neuter procedure on October 21 went well, and he’s doing really well. Now up to almost 17 pounds, Hutch has another big milestone to add to his journey.
From his first successful vet visit to his favorite Kong with a little peanut butter treat, we’ve loved sharing his puppy days with Lions Nation. This week’s biggest headline? Our mascot is officially family.
MEET THE W.A.L.N. CREW ↑THE PHOTO DIARY
Life with Hutch.
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We Are Lions Nation is a fan-driven podcast built around Detroit Lions football, honest opinions and the kind of conversations fans have every week.
Hosted by The Soulman and the W.A.L.N. crew, our live shows cover the latest Lions news, injuries, roster moves, game previews, postgame reactions and the biggest questions surrounding the team. We also step beyond Detroit with weekly NFL predictions, fantasy football discussions and our original football game show, the 10-Play Drive.
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