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Lions' Defense in Crisis | Detroit Lions News
The Detroit Lions are chasing NFC North glory, but their path is littered with doubts—especially on defense. With a shaky offensive line and a new-look front seven, they’re vulnerable to blitz-heavy schemes. Their pass rush relies almost entirely on Aidan Hutchinson, leaving quarterbacks plenty of time to adjust. Meanwhile, defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard’s man-coverage-heavy approach lacks pressure, exposing the secondary—especially with Brian Branch sidelined. Offensively, they’ve added firepower, but without a cohesive system after losing key staff, balance remains elusive. Year two…
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