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What’s Happening with Mike Payton: Episode 2

Recapping the week in Lions news with Mike Payton.

What a week it was for the Detroit Lions. A signing, followed by a surprise cut, followed by days of silence. Nevertheless, I got in front of the camera at 1 a.m. to record episode two of What’s Happening.

This week, we recap the signing of Matt Asiata and the surprise cut of Mike Burton. As well as the news that the Lions will no longer be needing the services of the fullback position.

We also talk about Ryan Mathews’ Academy Award-winning article from earlier this week. He took Matthew Stafford and put him on every team in the league on Madden. Then simulated every season. Check out the results.

For the main topic, we discuss the recent release of ESPN’s FPI ranking’s. See the insane places the Lions wound up as opposed to their NFC North rivals.

Stick around to the very end to see a bold prediction regarding the Lions’ 2017 season.

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