Sheppard on defensive performance

DC Kelvin Sheppard speaks to the media about the defensive performance against the Green Bay Packers and talks about the approach to rotating corners in order to boost the performance in the secondary.

OC Drew Petzing speaks to the media about what tips the offense needs to do in order to attack the defense of the Minnesota Vikings and also discusses the performance of the run game up to this point.

Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp speaks with the media about the special teams performance against the Green Bay Packers and discusses how the Minnesota Vikings switch things up in special teams in order to create confusion.

C Cade Mays speaks to the media about his preparation for the Lions' Week 8 matchup vs. Minnesota Vikings and speaks about playing with QB Jared Goff.

QB Jared Goff speaks to the media about the Lions' performance during their Week 7 win and discusses the team's mindset going into another divisional match vs. the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8.

EDGE Aidan Hutchinson speaks to the media about what the defense is doing to prepare for the challenges Minnesota's offense presents and discusses the energy surrounding the home division games.

Passing game coordinator/defensive backs Deshea Townsend speaks to the media about individual player performances and the impact DB Brian Branch had on the Lions' Week 7 win.

Associate head coach/wide receivers Scottie Montgomery speaks to the media about the athleticism from T Penei Sewell, successful blocking from WR Isaac Teslaa and other performances from players in the Lions' Week 7 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

HC Dan Campbell speaks to the media about the Lions' Week 8 matchup vs. the Minnesota Vikings and S Kerby Joseph return to practice.

HC Dan Campbell speaks to the media about the performance seen from DB Brian Branch, CB D.J. Reed and others during the Lions' Week 7 win vs. the Green Bay Packers.

HC Dan Campbell speaks to the media about the team's performance during their Week 7 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

QB Jared Goff speaks to the media about the Lions' Week 7 win and breaks down individual plays and moments during their game vs. the Arizona Cardinals.

DB Brian Branch speaks to the media about how he felt being back on the field making plays and the energy Ford Field brought for the Lions' Week 7 matchup with the Green Bay Packers.

WR Jameson Williams speaks to the media about his personal performance in the Lions' Week 7 win over the Green Bay Packers and breaks down specific plays he made throughout the contest.

EDGE Aidan Hutchinson speaks to the media about the Lions' defensive performance in their Week 7 win vs. the Green Bay Packers.

EDGE DJ Wonnum speaks to the media about his blocked punt during the Lions' Week 7 win vs. the Green Bay Packers and breaks down his overall performance.

RB Jahmyr Gibbs speaks to the media about specific run plays during their Week 7 win vs. the Green Bay Packers.

DB Khalil Dorsey speaks to the media about the defensive performance and how it felt to the team to have DB Brian Branch back during the Lions' Week 7 win vs. the Green Bay Packers.

T Penei Sewell speaks to the media about the offensive line's performance during their first 2026 divisional win over the Green Bay Packers.

LB Derrick Barnes speaks to the media about his personal performance during the Lions' Week 7 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

CB D.J. Reed speaks to the media about the cornerback room and how they were utilized during the Lions' Week 7 win vs. the Green Bay Packers

TE Sam LaPorta speaks to the media about his contract status and playing for the Detroit Lions.

Senior defensive assistant/outside linebackers coach David Corrao speaks to the media about the development of LB Jimmy Rolder and LB Derrick Barnes, and discusses the impact of adding a player like DB Brian Branch back into the defense.

HC Dan Campbell speaks to the media about the incorporation of C Cade Mays and DB Brian Branch, and elaborates on what challenges Green Bay will pose both offensively and defensively during Sunday's game.

WR Amon-Ra St. Brown speaks to the media about the importance of playing well against division opponents and discusses the standard he holds himself to.