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Tavon Wilson stands out as bright spot on disappointing Lions defense

Justin Rogers and John Niyo discuss Detroit's upcoming home tilt with Dallas, as well as coach Matt Patricia's job security. Justin Rogers, The Detroit News

Allen Park — For several years now, including the start of this season, safety had been a spot of stability and depth for the Detroit Lions. That's been flipped on its head this year, first with the release and subsequent retirement of Glover Quin, followed by the surprising shipping out of Quandre Diggs near the trade deadline.

Suddenly, that room was young and relatively inexperienced, except for the last veteran standing, Tavon Wilson.