On a recent episode of NFL Live, the cast had a very in-depth segment detailing the increase in 12-personnel this season, and how offenses are using it to stress defenses. The Detroit Lions were highlighted as one of the offenses that best represent this trend, and there were plays showing why. When asked what defenses are best suited to counter this attack by offenses, the group named the Green Bay Packers, the Los Angeles Chargers (because of Derwin James), the San Francisco 49ers of old, and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Wildy enough, the Cleveland Browns weren’t named, despite being the No.