Erik Schlitt
@erikschlitt.bsky.social
Managing Editor at Pride of Detroit. Co-host of the Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast and the POD mid-week mailbag podcast.
“We don’t draft scared. We don’t play scared.”
“We don’t draft scared. We don’t play scared.”
Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast episode #348: “Lions at Commanders, Week 10 preview” is now available.
Joe’s back for this installment, and we spend over an hour breaking down what’s going on with the Lions and deep dive into how they match up with Washington.
Joe’s back for this installment, and we spend over an hour breaking down what’s going on with the Lions and deep dive into how they match up with Washington.
November 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast episode #348: “Lions at Commanders, Week 10 preview” is now available.
Joe’s back for this installment, and we spend over an hour breaking down what’s going on with the Lions and deep dive into how they match up with Washington.
Joe’s back for this installment, and we spend over an hour breaking down what’s going on with the Lions and deep dive into how they match up with Washington.
Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, Episode #347: "Lions vs. Vikings, Week 9 preview" is now available on your favorite podcast platforms.
For those who had an "error" message earlier, the issue has been resolved, and things are ready to go!
For those who had an "error" message earlier, the issue has been resolved, and things are ready to go!
October 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, Episode #347: "Lions vs. Vikings, Week 9 preview" is now available on your favorite podcast platforms.
For those who had an "error" message earlier, the issue has been resolved, and things are ready to go!
For those who had an "error" message earlier, the issue has been resolved, and things are ready to go!
Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Week 3 at Ravens
Following Roster moves and inactives -->
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Following Roster moves and inactives -->
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September 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Week 3 at Ravens
Following Roster moves and inactives -->
www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lion...
Following Roster moves and inactives -->
www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lion...
Detroit Lions depth chart: Week 1 at Packers
Updated with inactives: www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lion...
Updated with inactives: www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lion...
September 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Detroit Lions depth chart: Week 1 at Packers
Updated with inactives: www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lion...
Updated with inactives: www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lion...
Lions establish their initial 50 man roster for 2025. Here's a look at the depth chart, including their injury lists and moves at cutdowns.
August 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Lions establish their initial 50 man roster for 2025. Here's a look at the depth chart, including their injury lists and moves at cutdowns.
Every year, my wife and I raise money for Friendship Circle of Michigan--an organization that supports children with special needs--because of the enormous impact they've had on our daughter Brooklynn.
If you have the means to donate, you can here:
www.walk4friendship.com/BrooklynnSch...
If you have the means to donate, you can here:
www.walk4friendship.com/BrooklynnSch...
August 15, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Every year, my wife and I raise money for Friendship Circle of Michigan--an organization that supports children with special needs--because of the enormous impact they've had on our daughter Brooklynn.
If you have the means to donate, you can here:
www.walk4friendship.com/BrooklynnSch...
If you have the means to donate, you can here:
www.walk4friendship.com/BrooklynnSch...
Updating my #Lions "Opportunity" (X) vs. "Production" (Y) chart through 2 preseason games
Top performers include:
- Nate Lynn
- Rock Ya-Sin
- Isaac TeSlaa
- Jackson Meeks
- Ian Kennelly
- Ahmed Hassenien
- Avonte Maddox
- Zach Cunningham
- Kyle Allen
Top performers include:
- Nate Lynn
- Rock Ya-Sin
- Isaac TeSlaa
- Jackson Meeks
- Ian Kennelly
- Ahmed Hassenien
- Avonte Maddox
- Zach Cunningham
- Kyle Allen
August 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Updating my #Lions "Opportunity" (X) vs. "Production" (Y) chart through 2 preseason games
Top performers include:
- Nate Lynn
- Rock Ya-Sin
- Isaac TeSlaa
- Jackson Meeks
- Ian Kennelly
- Ahmed Hassenien
- Avonte Maddox
- Zach Cunningham
- Kyle Allen
Top performers include:
- Nate Lynn
- Rock Ya-Sin
- Isaac TeSlaa
- Jackson Meeks
- Ian Kennelly
- Ahmed Hassenien
- Avonte Maddox
- Zach Cunningham
- Kyle Allen
Something new for the preseason
This chart displays which Lions players are getting opportunities to play (weighted snap counts) vs their production (PFF grades)
Upper right = Significant opportunity + production
Lower left = Minimal opp, low production
Results for HOF game:
This chart displays which Lions players are getting opportunities to play (weighted snap counts) vs their production (PFF grades)
Upper right = Significant opportunity + production
Lower left = Minimal opp, low production
Results for HOF game:
August 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Something new for the preseason
This chart displays which Lions players are getting opportunities to play (weighted snap counts) vs their production (PFF grades)
Upper right = Significant opportunity + production
Lower left = Minimal opp, low production
Results for HOF game:
This chart displays which Lions players are getting opportunities to play (weighted snap counts) vs their production (PFF grades)
Upper right = Significant opportunity + production
Lower left = Minimal opp, low production
Results for HOF game:
ICYMI, I've been studying the Lions player usage at training camp for the last two weeks so I could put together both an overall depth chart, as well as one for tonight's game.
For more details than the picture provides, check out my explanation article: www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/7/31/24...
For more details than the picture provides, check out my explanation article: www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/7/31/24...
July 31, 2025 at 10:38 PM
ICYMI, I've been studying the Lions player usage at training camp for the last two weeks so I could put together both an overall depth chart, as well as one for tonight's game.
For more details than the picture provides, check out my explanation article: www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/7/31/24...
For more details than the picture provides, check out my explanation article: www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/7/31/24...
Lions 2025 Draft class Grit Index results:
We're doing a deeper dive into the Lions' prospects to see if we missed traits the Holmes prefers, missed traits for a player, and other ways to improve the system.
A full breakdown will come later this week.
We're doing a deeper dive into the Lions' prospects to see if we missed traits the Holmes prefers, missed traits for a player, and other ways to improve the system.
A full breakdown will come later this week.
April 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Lions 2025 Draft class Grit Index results:
We're doing a deeper dive into the Lions' prospects to see if we missed traits the Holmes prefers, missed traits for a player, and other ways to improve the system.
A full breakdown will come later this week.
We're doing a deeper dive into the Lions' prospects to see if we missed traits the Holmes prefers, missed traits for a player, and other ways to improve the system.
A full breakdown will come later this week.
We’re back! (On iTunes at least) And with a nearly 2 hour long 2025 NFL Combine preview episode!
February 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM
We’re back! (On iTunes at least) And with a nearly 2 hour long 2025 NFL Combine preview episode!
Christian Mahogany is ready
January 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Christian Mahogany is ready
Home Bakery in Rochester Hills has an incredible Amon-Ra St. Brown cake!
January 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Home Bakery in Rochester Hills has an incredible Amon-Ra St. Brown cake!
Lions Christin Mahogany (#73) got his first start at LG in Week 16 and I came away impressed.
Here, the Bears don’t rush a defender in his gap so he checks on Decker’s block then goes looking for work.
Here, the Bears don’t rush a defender in his gap so he checks on Decker’s block then goes looking for work.
December 23, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Lions Christin Mahogany (#73) got his first start at LG in Week 16 and I came away impressed.
Here, the Bears don’t rush a defender in his gap so he checks on Decker’s block then goes looking for work.
Here, the Bears don’t rush a defender in his gap so he checks on Decker’s block then goes looking for work.
I found this very interesting when exploring the Bills defensive weaknesses
December 12, 2024 at 12:34 PM
I found this very interesting when exploring the Bills defensive weaknesses
Happy Victory Friday Lions fans!
December 6, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Happy Victory Friday Lions fans!
Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, Episode #325: “ Lions vs. Packers on TNF, Week 14 preview” is now available to listen!
Give it a listen or Randle El will be a disappointed dad.
Give it a listen or Randle El will be a disappointed dad.
December 4, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, Episode #325: “ Lions vs. Packers on TNF, Week 14 preview” is now available to listen!
Give it a listen or Randle El will be a disappointed dad.
Give it a listen or Randle El will be a disappointed dad.
For perspective, here's a look at the Lions' current depth chart (heading into Week 14) if all their injured players were available
(Note: Injured players have their position color removed)
www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/11/29/2...
(Note: Injured players have their position color removed)
www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/11/29/2...
November 29, 2024 at 1:34 PM
For perspective, here's a look at the Lions' current depth chart (heading into Week 14) if all their injured players were available
(Note: Injured players have their position color removed)
www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/11/29/2...
(Note: Injured players have their position color removed)
www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/11/29/2...
Detroit Lions Breakdown, Episode #324: "#Lions vs. Bears, Thanksgiving Day preview" is now available on your favorite podcast platforms!
Pull up a seat, grab your listening device, and enjoy!
Pull up a seat, grab your listening device, and enjoy!
November 27, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Detroit Lions Breakdown, Episode #324: "#Lions vs. Bears, Thanksgiving Day preview" is now available on your favorite podcast platforms!
Pull up a seat, grab your listening device, and enjoy!
Pull up a seat, grab your listening device, and enjoy!
November 24, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Lions Week 11 depth chart (with inactives added in)
www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/11/17/2...
www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/11/17/2...
November 17, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Lions Week 11 depth chart (with inactives added in)
www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/11/17/2...
www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/11/17/2...