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The Detroit Lions and New York Jets are having contrasting starts to their 2024 seasons.

The Lions are 4-1, vying for a top spot in the NFC playoffs, while the Jets are 2-4 and sit in third place in the AFC East.

Despite these differences, both teams still have playoff aspirations at this point in the season. A potential trade between the two could happen before the playoff push.

Tyler Sullivan from CBS Sports pointed out that Haason Reddick of the Jets might end up in Detroit.

Though Reddick, 30, has 58 career sacks and has recorded double-digit sacks in the past four seasons, he may not hit that mark this year. Still, he could have a major impact on a defense competing for the postseason.

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ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler Reports Detroit Lions Acquire Bengals Star Isaiah Thomas After Aidan Hutchinson’s Injury.

The Detroit Lions secured a commanding win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Unfortunately, this victory was overshadowed by a season-ending leg injury to star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson. In response, Detroit has signed a Bengals player, though it’s not who fans might have anticipated.

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Lions will sign defensive end Isaiah Thomas from the Bengals practice squad. A former seventh-round pick by the Browns, Thomas will join Detroit’s rotation to aid their pass rush.

Drafted by Cleveland in 2022, Thomas was seen as a raw talent with strong physical traits but fell in the draft due to concerns over his consistency and technique. During his rookie year, he appeared in 10 games, recording nine tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery.

The Lions are hoping Thomas can develop into a valuable player. It’s unclear if they will seek additional help for their defensive line following Hutchinson’s injury.

Hutchinson sustained a broken tibia during Detroit’s 47-9 win and was taken to the hospital for surgery. He will remain in Dallas until he can return to Michigan.

The Hutchinson family shared a message via Instagram, thanking everyone for their support and noting that Aidan’s surgery was successful. “He is embracing the Detroit motto: resurget cineribus… He will rise from the ashes,” the statement said.

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Jaguars vs. Lions Preview: 3 Crucial Matchups, Key Statistical Insights The Jaguars have leaned heavily on dime personnel this season, using it the ninth most in the NFL with 94 snaps (9.4 snaps per game). However, this defensive approach has been a significant vulnerability, as the Jaguars’ run defense from dime is the worst in the league, allowing a staggering +1.13 EPA per rush. Even more troubling, 91% of those runs come on third down. Ben Johnson won’t hesitate to capitalize on this weakness, using it as an opportunity to dominate on the ground in clear passing situations. With the Jaguars’ interior defensive line struggling to control the line of scrimmage, they’ll have a tough time holding up in this matchup. I expect Johnson to unleash his offense with 10- or 11-personnel, spreading the field wide, and potentially using Amon-Ra St. Brown in motion out of the backfield, a move he’s utilized before. This will allow the Lions’ offensive line to overpower a defense already compromised by six defensive backs. On the flip side, it’s challenging to assess the Jaguars’ offense with Mac Jones stepping in for the injured Trevor Lawrence. With second-year back Tank Bigsby also sidelined, the Jaguars will need to manufacture success on the ground. While they rank in the middle of the pack in various rushing metrics (14th-18th in EPA per rush, 10+ yard runs, Stuff Rate, and Success Rate), their advanced statistics tell a revealing story. The Jaguars rank a dismal 30th in Yards Before Contact (YBCo/Att) at just 0.77, but they lead the league with 3.94 Yards After Contact (YACo/Att). This indicates that their offensive line struggles to create initial push, but their running backs—particularly Travis Etienne and Bigsby—excel at breaking tackles and turning negative plays into positive yardage, which will be critical against a tenacious Lions defense. Digging deeper into the running backs’ production, using FTNFantasy’s DVOA metrics, the Jaguars rank 10th in Second-Level Yards per Attempt (1.30) and 5th in Open Field Yards per Attempt (1.17). Both Bigsby and Etienne have been exceptional at creating yards after contact—Bigsby leads the NFL with 4.9 YACo/Att, while Etienne ranks second with 4.0 YACo/Att. Even without Bigsby, Etienne’s explosive ability to churn out yardage will keep the Lions’ defense on its toes. With their backs capable of turning broken plays into big gains, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will stress the importance of precise tackling and relentless pursuit. The Lions’ defense has been one of the league’s most dominant at limiting YACo/Att, ranking second overall with 2.41 YACo/Att. Their formula for success has been gang-tackling and preventing additional yardage, a strategy that has proven effective over the last two seasons. If all three levels of Detroit’s defense execute their responsibilities—stopping the run and forcing Mac Jones to take the reins—the Lions should be able to suffocate the Jaguars’ offensive game plan. Players like Josh Paschal, Jack Campbell, Alex Anzalone, and Carlton Davis III will play pivotal roles in keeping the Jaguars’ ground game in check.

November 17, 2024