Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Lions defensive back Brian Branch joined Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo on “The Insiders” for an interview. There once was a time when a Detroit Lions player being interviewed was a rare occurrence. Being out of the limelight was a normal, everyday thing. However, those days are now long, long gone. It feels like everyday you turn on your computer or scroll on your phone, there is a different Lions player making some appearance on a national show, podcast—you name it. This week, it was safety Brian Branch’s turn, as he made his appearance on, “The Insiders,” with Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapaport. The trio touched on Branch’s Week 6 Defensive Player of the Week performance, the chemistry in the Lions locker room, and what this month’s,“Crucial Catch,” means to him on a personal level. From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: Here is our full interview with #Lions safety Brian Branch, who spoke with me and @MikeGarafolo and his prospects, his team's defense, and why Crucial Catch is important to him. pic.twitter.com/48BAESVwvf— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 19, 2024 And now, onto the rest of today’s notes: Jared Goff chants have broken out down in Tennessee. Lions fans are truly one of a kind. Kind of wild that the Jar-ed Goff cheer is going strong in Nashville at Red Wings game this afternoon.— Paula Pasche (@paulapasche) October 19, 2024 This was a petty move by Lions All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and I am here for all of it. Amon-Ra St. Brown was fined $11,255 for "taunting" last week.(rolling the ball towards the Cowboys sideline)— Pride of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) October 19, 2024 We all know that PFF is not the gospel, but still—nice to see a familiar face at right tackle. Top Offensive Players on PFF (Weeks 1-6)QB: #49ers Brock PurdyRB : #Ravens Derrick HenryWR: #Texans Nico CollinsSLOT: #Buccaneers Chris GodwinTE: #Raiders Brock BowersLT: #49ers Trent WilliamsLG: #Colts Quenton NelsonC: #Chiefs Creed HumphreyRG: #Falcons Chris Lindstrom…— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) October 19, 2024 Here is a full breakdown of defensive tackle Alim McNeill’s contract extension courtesy of Over the Cap. Greg Cosell breaks down how Lions quarterback Jared Goff was able to find the voids in Minnesota’s defense last year ahead of the big game on Sunday. #OnePride vs. #Skol ! Battle in the NFC North. @GregCosell talks about how Jared Goff recognizes the defense, finds the void and has delivered for big plays in the past against the Vikings.@DariusJButler | @GregCosell pic.twitter.com/2TGoBgVv6u— NFL Matchup on ESPN (@NFLMatchup) October 19, 2024 Shoutout to the Lions media team for the Sweetest Day love. Sweetest Day…regional…Valentine’s Day pic.twitter.com/gDFFxNl4Yp— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 19, 2024