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Lions' fumble-generating philosophy: Apply CPR

(Photo: Daniel Mears, Detroit News)

Allen Park — Club. Punch. Rip.

That's the philosophy, not just for the Detroit Lions defense, but every player on the roster. It's one that's taken hold and paying dividends as the team ranks second in forced fumbles and tied for first in fumble recoveries at the quarter-mark of the season.

"It's CPR," defensive backs coach Brian Stewart said. "You're either clubbing the ball, you're punching or you're ripping. That's what we call it. That's how we talk to them about it, as a staff. You just attack the ball.