Allen Park — For Miles Killebrew, it was all in the eyes.
In last weekend’s season-opening 35-23 win over the Cardinals, the Lions were in danger of falling into a 14-0 hole in the first quarter as Carson Palmer and company were threatening in the red zone.
Facing a third-and-goal at the 2, the Cardinals ran a delayed screen for tight end Jermaine Gresham and Killebrew read it perfectly, crashing into the backfield and latching onto Gresham’s leg for a four-yard loss and a touchdown-saving tackle.
It was a snippet of Killebrew’s continued progress and an impressive start for the second-year safety, who finished the game with two tackles on defense, one on special teams, two passes defensed and a game-sealing 35-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.