Most of us came into the season understanding the Detroit Lions defense was going to be the weaker unit again this season. Last year, they were one of the worst defenses in the league, and although Detroit heavily focused on the defense in the draft, we all understood that these young players are going to take some time to develop and won’t change the entire unit overnight. With limited additions in free agency, this continues to be a slow rebuild.
But through three weeks, the Lions defense ranks dead last in points allowed, 23rd in yards per play allowed, has forced just two turnovers (t-28th), and is allowing 5.