The numbers tell one story, but Detroit Lions linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard saw something totally different on film.
Five days after the Lions allowed 216 yards rushing in a season-opening 38-35 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Sheppard touted his unit's effort in stopping the Eagles' rushing attack.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts ran for 90 yards on 17 carries on a series of designed runs and scrambles, while running backs Miles Sanders, Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott combined for another 126 yards rushing, with 24 coming on Sanders' game-clinching first down run with 2 minutes to play.