On this episode of the Twentyman in the Huddle podcast presented by Copilot+ PC, Tim Twentyman previews the Detroit Lions' season opener in Green Bay vs. the Packers on Sunday afternoon. First, Tim welcomes gameday analyst T.J. Lang to speak on the Packers' trade for Micah Parsons and the competition for the NFC North. He shares his view on Detroit's revamped offensive line and the physical defense under new coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. Next, Tim is joined by ESPN NFL Nation Packers reporter Rob Demovsky, who expresses Green Bay's excitement around the Parsons trade and expectations for the season. He highlights the Packers' offense, injuries, and rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden. Finally, Tim talks with Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker, who first highlights his balance between football and family. He shares the importance of veteran and rookie communication along the offensive line, and the retention of run game coordinator and offensive line coach Hank Fraley. Tim and Taylor wrap up this week's episode discussing the Lions' defense and edge duo of Aidan Hutchinson and Marcus Davenport going into their Week 1 matchup in Green Bay.
Highlights include:
- :15 = T.J. Lang on the Week 1 matchup
- 22:46 = Rob Demovsky on Packers injuries and expectations
- 35:40 = Taylor Decker on the offensive line
