Detroit Lions are the Most Dangerous Team in the NFC Detroit is emerging as the NFC’s most dangerous team, with an impressive ability to adapt and overpower competitors
Detroit is rapidly solidifying its status as the NFC’s most dangerous team, showcasing a capacity to adapt and dominate opponents. – adidazsportinfo.com
The Lions overwhelmed the Tennessee Titans in a 52-14 blowout on Sunday at Ford Field, marking their fifth straight win. Here are the key takeaways from that victory.
At 6-1, the Lions are now the NFC’s top team, able to win in diverse ways and maintain resilience through challenges.
Aidan Hutchinson missed a game with a leg fracture, but Detroit still triumphed over the previously undefeated Minnesota Vikings.
Jameson Williams was suspended, yet they followed up with a 52-point effort against the Titans, who held a 1-5 record.
In a league where 30-point wins are uncommon, the Lions have achieved this feat twice in three weeks, including Sunday’s win without Williams.
Jared Goff threw for only 85 yards, Amon-Ra St. Brown had 7 receiving yards, and David Montgomery had just 33 rushing yards, yet Detroit led so much they benched starters for the second time this month.
This has been a record month for Detroit’s offense, totaling 162 points and 21 touchdowns across four games, setting franchise records.
Their season scoring margin is now +100, leading all NFC teams by more than five touchdowns. They’re efficient, balanced, with only one dropped pass all season. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson said, “The well is deep.”
It’s evident, as Goff has been outstanding, Johnson’s play-calling is brilliant, and Detroit is challenging to stop.
The defense, particularly the pass rush, remains a question mark, as injuries have forced them to rely on players like Al-Quadin Muhammad and Isaiah Thomas against Tennessee.
If the Lions can strengthen their pass rush, they’ll be nearly unstoppable in the NFC.
The edge rotation is still a critical concern. With Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport, John Cominsky, and Derrick Barnes all sidelined long-term, the Lions had to start Muhammad, who joined recently, and Levi Onwuzurike on the edge.
This isn’t their ideal defense setup, and pressure on Mason Rudolph was minimal aside from one Onwuzurike rush that led to Trevor Nowaske’s interception.
Overall, they hit Rudolph twice after that and managed just one sack, by linebacker Alex Anzalone on an unblocked blitz.
Muhammad recorded six pressures and recovered a fumble, but Detroit needs more consistent pressure to maintain their defensive edge.
The offensive line has recently seen a decline in pass protection. Though still strong, this unit — one of the league’s best — has struggled over the last two games.
Taylor Decker allowed a sack on the first play against Tennessee and has given up eight pressures in the past two games, doubling his total from the first five games.
Detroit allowed six pressures and three sacks on 18 Jared Goff dropbacks, all three coming in the first quarter.
Goff, who had his ankle taped after the last sack, faced less pressure later due to the defense and special teams giving him short fields.
Despite these issues, the line expects high performance and knows improvement is essential as they prepare to face Green Bay.
