The Detroit Lions have been snakebitten by both injuries and an inconsistent kicking game all season long, yet still stand at 4-2 so far in 2014
Per ESPN Stats & Info, this is because the Lions defense has been one step above amazing over the first six games of 2014 - outpacing the vaunted defense of the 2013 Seattle Seahawks in three key defensive categories:
Despite giving up 25 more passing yards per game than the defending Super Bowl champs had at this same time last year, the #1 defense in the league is bettering that heavily-publicized unit in in total yards per game, points per game, and QBR.
If the Lions can get their health and special teams in order, these numbers bode well for a deep run into January.
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