The Detroit Lions are now losers of three straight games, after falling 42-30 to the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. The team drops below .500 only weeks after looking like they had a real chance to be favorites in the NFC North. Here are a few takeaways from a rough game:
Lack of pass rush has caught up to the Lions
The Lions defense had been great this season despite their inability to regularly pressure opposing quarterbacks. Matt Patricia will often rush three up front, leaving behind a few linebackers to serve as QB spies, and playing everyone else in man coverage.