Brian Sampson

Brian Sampson

Joined: Jun 30, 2025

Brian has been covering the Milwaukee Bucks, Green Bay Packers, and all Wisconsin sports for over a decade. He has previously written for BrewHoop and Forbes Sports, where he blends analytics and film to capture details others may have missed. His love for film runs deep; he created the Bucks Film Room account on X, where he watches every Bucks game twice.

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) makes a catch against Green Bay Packers safety Javon Bullard (20) during the second half at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Detroit Lions guard Graham Glasgow (60) warms up before the NFC divisional round at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025.

Aug 16, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) scrambles away from Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Tidall (41) in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), right, and quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) practice during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Aug 17, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Keaontay Ingram (30) runs the ball as Detroit Lions cornerback Khalil Dorsey (30) defends during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), right, and quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) practice during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, July 24, 2025.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) runs for a touchdown against Tennessee Titans during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

Quarterbacks Coach Mark Brunell talks with QB Jared Goff, Hendon Hooker and Nate Sudfeld, during the Detroit Lions training camp at the Lions headquarters in Allen Park, Mich. on Friday, Aug 2, 2024.

Jan 5, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) and running back Craig Reynolds (13) walk out to the field for warm ups before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (0) and linebacker Jack Campbell (46) pushes Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) out of bound during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

Detroit Lions DJ Reader (98) warms up before the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at Ford Field in Detroit on Oct. 27, 2024.

NFC Divisional Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Detroit Lions