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Why Detroit Lions rookie Jahlani Tavai already is a trusted quarterback on defense

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Detroit Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez discuss news on Colin Kaepernick, Detroit Lions' depth at QB on Nov. 13, 2019. Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press

Late in the game against the Chicago Bears, there was a key play that showed how much trust the Detroit Lions have in rookie linebacker Jahlani Tavai.

The Bears led, 20-6, with 2:49 left in the third quarter. On third-and-5 at the Chicago 17, quarterback Mitchell Trubisky came to the line of scrimmage after an incompletion.