In this episode of Parking Lot Salad, John and Alex dive into the wild world of Michigan football and the Detroit Lions’ knockout NFL season.

Starting off with Michigan, the guys unpack the Wolverines’ 8-5 season and their impressive win over Alabama in the bowl game. They dig into the quarterback scene—how Davis Warren and Alex Orji did this year, and they throw around some theories on why Jadyn Davis didn’t get any snaps even after Warren’s injury. They also give a shout-out to Wink Martindale for turning the defense from so-so to spectacular as the season went on.

Switching gears to the NFL, John and Alex can’t stop raving about the Lions’ record-breaking season. They break down Jared Goff’s standout performance under the genius play-calling of Offensive Coordinator Ben Johnson, and how Jameson Williams is making a name for himself as a top receiver. Despite a slew of injuries, the Lions pulled off a major win against the 49ers, and the guys are buzzing about the upcoming Vikings game. They chat about what getting some key players back like Alex Anzalone and Carleton Davis could mean for the Lions as they eye that first-round playoff bye.

As always, the conversation is packed with deep dives and plenty of laughs, making sense of what all these ups and downs could mean for the future of both teams.

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