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Oct 22, 2026 · 2h 10m · take 5 of 40

Tom Pelissero·14:27Off the boardCorrect
Brian Branch should be back for the Lions against the Packers.
“The good news is Brian Branch should be back this week.”
GB17@DET20· Final
Brian Branch is in the box score

In context

Who would you

Pelisserosay?

PelisseroI'd say the biggest concern right now is just that Lions defense.

PelisseroThe good news is Brian Branch should be back this week. That's probably the most important guy on the entire defense. Not the best player, but the most important guy on that defense.

PelisseroKirby Joseph will be back at some point.

PelisseroBrad Holmes may or may not be able to trade and get a corner.

PelisseroOffensively, they're so good and they got so many weapons. It's just the defense can't stop anybody.

From the episode transcript around 00:14:27. Speaker names are recognized by voice.

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