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Lions defense grades: strong line, struggling backfield

Original: Grading the Detroit Lions defense: D-line's been great, but the rest has been a mess https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7

The Detroit Lions' defense is drawing mixed reviews at the bye week. The Athletic grades the unit, praising a dominant defensive line while calling the rest of the defense a mess. Adjustments made in the game against Arizona produced better results, and the return of safety Brian Branch is expected to help shore up the backfield going forward.

Why now: The Lions are on their bye week, prompting fans and analysts to assess the team's performance so far this season.

Detroit LionsBrian BranchArizona CardinalsThe Athletic

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• Grading the Detroit Lions defense: D-line's been great, but the rest has been a mess https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7690876/2 026/10/15/detroit-lions-defense-grade-bye-week/ The changes Detroit made against Arizona produced better results — and the return of safety Brian… · athletic@sportsfeed.me

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