20 people: There was a focus on playing front team defense and being very disciplined on rush routes and stopping the run first and foremost. Detroit’s defense is No. 2 in the NFL in rushing (76.8). That’s an important stat and you won’t see a number that low unless a team has seven against the discipline. That might affect pass rush a little bit.
I think defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will admit that he would like to see more one-on-one losses, but I think he’s really happy with the way his guys played, except for those two losses.
Detroit allowed the fifth-lowest percentage in the NFL (21.5 percent), but we saw how effective the Lions can be with linebacker Alex Anzalone returning a couple of touchdowns and safety Tracy Walker also recording a sack. .
Detroit’s 21 sacks on the year are among the most in the NFL, but their 11.5 percent rushing percentage is second. Sacks are an important stat and can be a car killer, but overall the Lions are doing a great job of impacting the quarterback and are top five in the NFL in overall team defense.