Mike Payton breaks down why the Detroit Lions prioritize quarterback pressure over sacks. Discover why this strategy ...

His prior familiarity with the Lions’ defensive schemes will ... His familiarity with their personnel and strategy adds another layer of preparation as Detroit looks to secure a critical victory ...

Zeitler and defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike. The Lions must find the right short-term deals to fill the roster in free agency while not sacrificing flexibility. Detroit can also start handing out ...

No NFL team has had a more dramatic turnaround in recent seasons than the Detroit ... that strategy. After again investing significant resources in the defense, the hope is that the Lions can ...

Undoubtedly, Aaron Glenn's defense will have ... Darius Smith will be key to the Lions’ pass-rushing efforts vs. the Bills signal-caller. In four games in Detroit, he's amassed 20 total ...

Detroit did some really good things ... Somewhat surprisingly, the Lions abandoned their typical defensive strategy of playing their cornerbacks on specific sides of the field — and allowed ...

Doorknob1974 A: No, I can't imagine this is a strategy the Lions would deploy ... I'd contend Detroit's defensive ends haven't always been the issue, at least not as much as the scheme.

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson confirmed Thursday he's been fully cleared for football activities. The Detroit Lions like second-year cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr.'s versatility, ...

By drafting a defensive lineman and two offensive linemen, the Lions strengthed the core of their team. Having built the current roster through the trenches, Detroit stayed true to their style.

Which means Detroit Lions general manager ... Obviously, rule changes and strategy evolutions can change how teams win. The league has gone through several defensive-heavy eras.

Onwuzurike stayed fully healthy in 2024 and turned into a key piece of the maligned Lions defensive line ... regardless of position. The strategy has worked for Detroit, who went against consensus ...

Dan Campbell is going into his fourth season as head coach of the Detroit ... the Lions stronger going into the new season. Of course, both Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive ...