Ash Soden
@ashsoden.bsky.social
2476 year old soul in a 26 year old fanguy's body. Villa/Lions/FSU fan. Blitzer at Nottingham Honey Badgers. The annoying little brother at Roar of the Lions UK.
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Well, today's roster news was no fun. Sam out for the foreseeable future on IR, TeSlaa questionable, no activations from the reserve lists. How are we gonna beat the Super Bowl champs now?!?
Let @rotluk.bsky.social and me show you how, in the game preview...
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Let @rotluk.bsky.social and me show you how, in the game preview...
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Lions @ Eagles Game Preview
Ah, wasn't it great to get back to winning ways last week? Yes, the Commanders were not the same generals we ran into in last season's Divisional Round, but we still avenged that loss and purged most ...
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November 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Well, today's roster news was no fun. Sam out for the foreseeable future on IR, TeSlaa questionable, no activations from the reserve lists. How are we gonna beat the Super Bowl champs now?!?
Let @rotluk.bsky.social and me show you how, in the game preview...
www.roarofthelionsuk.com/post/lions-e...
Let @rotluk.bsky.social and me show you how, in the game preview...
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We know our Lions don't lose back-to-back games, and we love a bit of revenge against those who have wronged us in the past. So what does the @rotluk.bsky.social game preview say is the path for Detroit to get back to winning ways?
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Lions @ Commanders Game Preview
Well, I'm sorry last week was so bad. Was it a bye week hangover? Did Graham do a massive fart in the locker room and annoy Tate and Christian so much that they refused to talk to him? After all, he i...
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November 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We know our Lions don't lose back-to-back games, and we love a bit of revenge against those who have wronged us in the past. So what does the @rotluk.bsky.social game preview say is the path for Detroit to get back to winning ways?
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Y’all know what time of the week it is. Our Lions are back from their bye week, and so are @rotluk.bsky.social with your statsy look at the game ahead
Come one, come all for this week’s defensive themed game preview
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Come one, come all for this week’s defensive themed game preview
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Vikings @ Lions Game Preview
I hope y'all enjoyed the bye week and your break from Lions football (though damn, were most of those early slate games bad or what?). Luckily for us, Detroit is back this week, hosting Minnie Mouse-s...
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November 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Y’all know what time of the week it is. Our Lions are back from their bye week, and so are @rotluk.bsky.social with your statsy look at the game ahead
Come one, come all for this week’s defensive themed game preview
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Come one, come all for this week’s defensive themed game preview
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Already bored of the Rams Jags Wembley game? Need a short pick-me-up to get you through to when you can watch some good football? Then @rotluk.bsky.social has the thing for you! Chug down this Lions Bucs preview, and you’ll feel as good as new!
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Bucs @ Lions Game Preview
After consulting with my many, many, 10 fans, and in hopes of changing our fates, I'm changing up how I do my game previews. I will now look at three or four key stats I think will prove key in the ga...
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October 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Already bored of the Rams Jags Wembley game? Need a short pick-me-up to get you through to when you can watch some good football? Then @rotluk.bsky.social has the thing for you! Chug down this Lions Bucs preview, and you’ll feel as good as new!
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Fresh off the presses, the @rotluk.bsky.social game preview is now out for your viewing pleasure. We're banged up, they're out of form. Which way do the key stats point in this week's key matchups? Find out below... 💙
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Lions @ Chiefs Game Preview
Our Lions have the best offence in football by points scored (34.8 PPG), the second-best point differential (+62), third-best turnover differential (+6), third-best success rate (49.4%), and fifth-bes...
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October 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Fresh off the presses, the @rotluk.bsky.social game preview is now out for your viewing pleasure. We're banged up, they're out of form. Which way do the key stats point in this week's key matchups? Find out below... 💙
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It’s Bengals week, and we haven’t beat them since I was a mere tinkle in my da’s eye (1992 to be precise). In honour of that, I’m doing a throwback of my own with this week’s @rotluk.bsky.social game preview. Cue the music
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October 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
It’s Bengals week, and we haven’t beat them since I was a mere tinkle in my da’s eye (1992 to be precise). In honour of that, I’m doing a throwback of my own with this week’s @rotluk.bsky.social game preview. Cue the music
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It's time for the Battle of the Barge, as our Lions welcome the Browns to do battle on the gridiron. We've heard that their defensive line could cause us issues, but what other matchups could prove key? What does the @rotluk.bsky.social preview say?
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No Beating About the (Devin) Bush
This week, our 2-1 Lions come home to defend the den as an old foe makes the short trip to try their darndest to put us back to .500. Once again, the Great Lakes Classic is upon us, as the 1-2 Clevela...
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September 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It's time for the Battle of the Barge, as our Lions welcome the Browns to do battle on the gridiron. We've heard that their defensive line could cause us issues, but what other matchups could prove key? What does the @rotluk.bsky.social preview say?
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With our Lions playing on MNF, I had an extra day to procrastinate on my @rotluk.bsky.social game preview. It also allowed me to cook up a trademark Ash title. So let’s look at some of the matchups that could be key tomorrow night:
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Pepsi Bottle, Coca-Kolar Glass
Come on, you know I gotta force a meme into these previews every once in a while. I saw a chance, I took it; can you blame me?
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September 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
With our Lions playing on MNF, I had an extra day to procrastinate on my @rotluk.bsky.social game preview. It also allowed me to cook up a trademark Ash title. So let’s look at some of the matchups that could be key tomorrow night:
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It’s Week 2 of the NFL season, and our Lions need to bounce back after a poor start against the Packers. Luckily, this week’s foe is almost the dark mirror image of ourselves, so can we exorcise the demons and get back to .500?
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Chicago's Tiny Johnson
Am I above making a cheeky innuendo? No. After last week's debacle, I think we all need a joke to lift our mood (Why did Tua open a bakery? Because he's great at making turnovers). Did you expect any ...
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September 13, 2025 at 3:29 PM
It’s Week 2 of the NFL season, and our Lions need to bounce back after a poor start against the Packers. Luckily, this week’s foe is almost the dark mirror image of ourselves, so can we exorcise the demons and get back to .500?
@rotluk.bsky.social
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@rotluk.bsky.social
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It’s Week 1 of the NFL season and while I’ve been watching England Andorra, I had my game preview for @rotluk.bsky.social post itself for your enjoyment. A GB defence-focussed edition but enjoy 💙
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September 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
It’s Week 1 of the NFL season and while I’ve been watching England Andorra, I had my game preview for @rotluk.bsky.social post itself for your enjoyment. A GB defence-focussed edition but enjoy 💙
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With roster cuts happening last night, and people looking at who might sign to fill the last three roster spots and who we might bring back on the practice squad, I zig to the zag. Here's a list of five potential youth PS signings from outside the Lions.
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Ash's Practice Squad Wishlist
A look at Ash's 5 under-the-radar candidates for the practice squad
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August 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
With roster cuts happening last night, and people looking at who might sign to fill the last three roster spots and who we might bring back on the practice squad, I zig to the zag. Here's a list of five potential youth PS signings from outside the Lions.
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For the first time in what feels like years, I have put pen to paper for @rotluk.bsky.social to take a look at the preseason and who we are likely to see on the field over the next couple of weeks. Take a peek to prepare for tomorrow's festivities.
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Pre-gaming the Preseason
Long time, no see dear readers. It is I, Lord Whistleblown, your favourite (?) British NFL writer who is between the ages of 25 and 27 and plays blitz in flag football.
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July 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM
For the first time in what feels like years, I have put pen to paper for @rotluk.bsky.social to take a look at the preseason and who we are likely to see on the field over the next couple of weeks. Take a peek to prepare for tomorrow's festivities.
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Reposted by Ash Soden
The Aaron Rodgers/DK Metcalf/George Pickens offensive trio is going to be appointment television
March 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
The Aaron Rodgers/DK Metcalf/George Pickens offensive trio is going to be appointment television
Reposted by Ash Soden
Teams literally don’t know what to do without X….its quite literally how they get their information.
“Agents and teams are hitting us up like, ‘What are you guys doing?’ Because they follow this stuff just as much as we do. So when X goes down, they’re operating without a net here. They have no idea where to find all this stuff.” - Mike Garafolo
March 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Teams literally don’t know what to do without X….its quite literally how they get their information.
You thought I was done yesterday? I would never give up after one inning. So let me tell you about a draft prospect I love Gil-lot-te for our Lions, I did mention him on the last @rotluk.bsky.social podcast after all... 😉
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I Like Ashton Gil-lot-te
It's no secret the Lions are in the market for more help in the edge room. It seems to be the vogue choice at 28 for our team, but there are options in Day 2 who could come in and contribute from the ...
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February 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
You thought I was done yesterday? I would never give up after one inning. So let me tell you about a draft prospect I love Gil-lot-te for our Lions, I did mention him on the last @rotluk.bsky.social podcast after all... 😉
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After a bit of a hiatus, I am back doing what I do best: waffling. We just broke down edges on the @rotluk.bsky.social podcast, so here’s one of my scouting profiles put to the page with the digital quill. Could we add another Campbell to the mix?
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Campbell's SAM Soup
This draft prospect profile is about Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell, who could be a potential fit for us as a SAM linebacker.
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February 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
After a bit of a hiatus, I am back doing what I do best: waffling. We just broke down edges on the @rotluk.bsky.social podcast, so here’s one of my scouting profiles put to the page with the digital quill. Could we add another Campbell to the mix?
www.roarofthelionsuk.com/post/campbell-s-sam-soup
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We're on the last Monday Night Football of the regular season, and it's what looked to be a doozy of a matchup in the preseason. Can the wounded Niners beat our roaring Lions, or will we get one step closer to that division crown? @rotluk.bsky.social
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What the Heck is Gonna Happen?
It's nearly the end of the regular season. There are two games left and two more scalps to potentially claim.
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December 29, 2024 at 8:14 PM
We're on the last Monday Night Football of the regular season, and it's what looked to be a doozy of a matchup in the preseason. Can the wounded Niners beat our roaring Lions, or will we get one step closer to that division crown? @rotluk.bsky.social
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It's late, I know, but it'll be worth it. Here's the @rotluk.bsky.social game preview for tomorrow's game, a nice little aperitif to get you in the mood for some NFC North football.
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This Ain't the Time to be Cowart(s)
For once, this will probably be a quick one. We've seen these guys before, you heard Matt and Ant break them down, not much more I can add
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December 21, 2024 at 9:49 PM
It's late, I know, but it'll be worth it. Here's the @rotluk.bsky.social game preview for tomorrow's game, a nice little aperitif to get you in the mood for some NFC North football.
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It’s game day, and while you get ready to hopefully see a pride of Lions devour a herd of bison, here’s the @rotluk.bsky.social game preview of how that can happen
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Clapp Your Hands Together
Our Lions will be back in black this Sunday as they face the Bills in the afternoon slate of games
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December 15, 2024 at 2:49 PM
It’s game day, and while you get ready to hopefully see a pride of Lions devour a herd of bison, here’s the @rotluk.bsky.social game preview of how that can happen
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We're facing a divisional foe again for the first time this season. But injuries have started to stack up and the North isn't letting up. So what can we do to minimise the damage and grind out a win? It's @rotluk.bsky.social preview time
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Line Dancing Until They Pack It In
This game preview is more of a hors d'oeuvres before the main meal rather than the filling meal deal you eat at work the day before
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December 5, 2024 at 2:32 PM
We're facing a divisional foe again for the first time this season. But injuries have started to stack up and the North isn't letting up. So what can we do to minimise the damage and grind out a win? It's @rotluk.bsky.social preview time
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The meal may not be perfect, but the football might be 💙🦁 Happy Thanksgiving One Pride #OnePride #OnePrideWorldwide @rotluk.bsky.social
November 28, 2024 at 6:13 PM
The meal may not be perfect, but the football might be 💙🦁 Happy Thanksgiving One Pride #OnePride #OnePrideWorldwide @rotluk.bsky.social
Happy (early) Thanksgiving friends. Tomorrow, our Lions stare down the young upstart Chicago Bears, looking to end yet another streak of bad luck. But what matchups might prove key to that? Let the @rotluk.bsky.social game preview enlighten you...
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Got the Turkey Sweat(s)
Happy Thanksgiving, you beautiful lot.
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November 27, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Happy (early) Thanksgiving friends. Tomorrow, our Lions stare down the young upstart Chicago Bears, looking to end yet another streak of bad luck. But what matchups might prove key to that? Let the @rotluk.bsky.social game preview enlighten you...
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Again, pending this week's MNF, the Lions have the following in the top 10 of their positions (20% filter):
ARSB (4th)
Monty (8th)
Ragnow (2nd)
Zeitler (3rd)
Sewell (3rd)
Kerby (1st)
Branch (3rd)
Rodrigo (10th)
Alim (4th)
Hutch (1st)
Bates (5th)
Fox (10th)
Vaki (10th)
Leaf (4th)
ARSB (4th)
Monty (8th)
Ragnow (2nd)
Zeitler (3rd)
Sewell (3rd)
Kerby (1st)
Branch (3rd)
Rodrigo (10th)
Alim (4th)
Hutch (1st)
Bates (5th)
Fox (10th)
Vaki (10th)
Leaf (4th)
Pending MNF, the Lions have the following in the top 10 of their position on PFF (20% filter)
• ARSB 3rd WR
• Monty 8th RB
• Frank 2nd OC
• Zeitler 3rd OG
• Sewell 3rd OT
• Kerby 1st S
• Branch 2nd S
• Alim 6th IDL
• Hutch still 1st ED
• Bates 7th K
• Vaki 8th ST
• ARSB 3rd WR
• Monty 8th RB
• Frank 2nd OC
• Zeitler 3rd OG
• Sewell 3rd OT
• Kerby 1st S
• Branch 2nd S
• Alim 6th IDL
• Hutch still 1st ED
• Bates 7th K
• Vaki 8th ST
November 25, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Again, pending this week's MNF, the Lions have the following in the top 10 of their positions (20% filter):
ARSB (4th)
Monty (8th)
Ragnow (2nd)
Zeitler (3rd)
Sewell (3rd)
Kerby (1st)
Branch (3rd)
Rodrigo (10th)
Alim (4th)
Hutch (1st)
Bates (5th)
Fox (10th)
Vaki (10th)
Leaf (4th)
ARSB (4th)
Monty (8th)
Ragnow (2nd)
Zeitler (3rd)
Sewell (3rd)
Kerby (1st)
Branch (3rd)
Rodrigo (10th)
Alim (4th)
Hutch (1st)
Bates (5th)
Fox (10th)
Vaki (10th)
Leaf (4th)
Monty overtakes Gibbs in rushing success rate and climbs up to 3rd in the league according to PFR, though Hunt and Bijan shoot up from 7th and 5th respectively last week to overtake both Sonic and Knuckles
November 25, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Monty overtakes Gibbs in rushing success rate and climbs up to 3rd in the league according to PFR, though Hunt and Bijan shoot up from 7th and 5th respectively last week to overtake both Sonic and Knuckles