Week 14 saw the Michigan alumni base play to it’s strength: the defensive line. A rookie continued to break records, a veteran showed that he’s still got it, and a sixth round draft pick got the start in place of an injured starter.
With Harrison Smith missing the Vikings’ game on Sunday, Josh Metellus stepped up and got the start. While the Vikings’ defense struggled on the day against a hot Jared Goff, Metellus was rarely to blame. He tallied nine tackles, seven of which were solo. In his two games against the Lions this season, he has chipped in 20 total tackles.