The Detroit Lions were searching for a new edge heading into Week 2 after a dismal season opener, and knew they had a golden opportunity to set the tone early against the Chicago Bears.
It was a much more aggressive Detroit team that took the field against the Bears, and while the Lions set that tone on the offensive side of the ball first, the defense knew they had to match the same intensity very quickly.
Fortunately, Brian Branch was a leader in that department for Detroit. Driven mostly by feelings about Ben Johnson's return to the Motor City, Branch stepped up and made his presence felt all afternoon.