Post by badnews3123 on Nov 29, 2023 10:47:12 GMT -6
The D has taken a lot of heat over the last few weeks, some deserved, but I think probably more than they deserve.
First, I’ll say it. Pass rush has been terrible, backed into inconsistent coverage, which isn’t helped by bad pass rush. I’m also scared of any QB with mobility because they have not shown they have any idea how to defend them.
Now…..the Lions still have one of the better run defenses in the league. Chargers RB’s 24 carries for 83 yards. Bears RB’s 22 carries for 79 yards. GB RB’s 17 carries for 55 yards. My only issue here is, I think at times the schematically they put so much in to stopping the run, that it’s hurting them defending the pass. A lot of contain rushes and the mindset just isn’t there to then transition outside of Hutchinson and McNeil.
The offense has turned the ball over 6 times in the last 2 games, one of those resulted in a defensive TD. ST has turned it over with a fumble and a fake punt. Out of all those turnovers the defense only allowed 17 points. Including GB getting the ball on the Lions 23 and forcing them to a turnover on downs. At the start of the 4th they kept it a 2 score game after Goff fumbled and only allowed 1:40 off the clock. In the Bears game, the offense turned the ball over on the 2 opening possessions and the D didn’t allow a point. After going in with a halftime lead, 2 turnovers lead to 10 points both with Chicago getting the ball in Lions territory. Not ideal, but could have been much worse. Especially considering the offense only managed 1 first down and 41 yards for the entire 3rd quarter.
The D has been an easy punching bag and they deserve some of it, but offense was still supposed to carry this team.
First, I’ll say it. Pass rush has been terrible, backed into inconsistent coverage, which isn’t helped by bad pass rush. I’m also scared of any QB with mobility because they have not shown they have any idea how to defend them.
Now…..the Lions still have one of the better run defenses in the league. Chargers RB’s 24 carries for 83 yards. Bears RB’s 22 carries for 79 yards. GB RB’s 17 carries for 55 yards. My only issue here is, I think at times the schematically they put so much in to stopping the run, that it’s hurting them defending the pass. A lot of contain rushes and the mindset just isn’t there to then transition outside of Hutchinson and McNeil.
The offense has turned the ball over 6 times in the last 2 games, one of those resulted in a defensive TD. ST has turned it over with a fumble and a fake punt. Out of all those turnovers the defense only allowed 17 points. Including GB getting the ball on the Lions 23 and forcing them to a turnover on downs. At the start of the 4th they kept it a 2 score game after Goff fumbled and only allowed 1:40 off the clock. In the Bears game, the offense turned the ball over on the 2 opening possessions and the D didn’t allow a point. After going in with a halftime lead, 2 turnovers lead to 10 points both with Chicago getting the ball in Lions territory. Not ideal, but could have been much worse. Especially considering the offense only managed 1 first down and 41 yards for the entire 3rd quarter.
The D has been an easy punching bag and they deserve some of it, but offense was still supposed to carry this team.
