Following Sunday’s loss to the Vikings, the Lions now sit at 2-3-1 through seven weeks this season, posting their first losing record so far this season.
Part of the reason why the Lions lost the game were cause three key defensive starters for extended periods of time in the game.
Defensive tackle Damon Harrison (groin) and cornerback Darius Slay (hamstring) both left the game due to injury, and middle linebacker Jarrad Davis re-aggravated his right ankle injury.
With these three players out, it makes sense why the Lions defense gave up 42 points to their NFC North foe.