# SURPRISE: THE DETROIT LIONS have a BATTLE going on this week for the STARTING Left Guard Spot.

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Podcast: [Locked On Lions - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Lions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-lions-daily-podcast-on-the-detroit-lions-52247)
Published: 2026-09-08T22:11:30+00:00
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## Resource

The Detroit Lions have a Left Guard competition going on before Game 1. Head Coach Dan Campbell announcing today that Christian Mahogany and Ben Bartch are still battling for the spot. There is a chance that both will play on Sunday vs New Orleans. Host Matt Dery is none too pleased with that news. Matt also discusses the team's health going into Week 1 and the news that Tom Kennedy will be elevated from the Practice Squad to the active roster for the opener. Dery also gives his prediction for the 2026 season, believing this team will win 11 games.

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