When analyzing the Detroit Lions’ defensive rankings, you might notice that they rank 29th in the NFL with 5.0 yards allowed per rush attempt.
The biggest reason for that number is Detroit’s inability to stop quarterbacks from running wild.
Detroit has allowed an NFL-worst 532 rushing yards to quarterbacks (40.9 per game). Quarterbacks are rushing for 6.8 yards per carry against the Lions, which is also the league’s worst mark. To top it all off, the Lions have allowed the most rushing touchdowns (6) and the most rushing first downs (33) to quarterbacks.
Yes, the Lions have gotten an unlucky schedule in this department.