Bob Wojnowski and John Niyo discuss the Lions' upcoming game with the Buccaneers and look back at the debacle of having only nine defenders on the filed to face the Ravens. Detroit News
Allen Park — A familiar frailty has resurfaced for the Lions in recent weeks — defending the tight end.
The past three games, Detroit’s defense has been burned by Chicago’s Adam Shaheen, Minnesota’s Kyle Rudolph and Baltimore’s Benjamin Watson, surrendering a combined four touchdowns during the span.
It’s a troubling issue that could potentially spell more bad news Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, whose tight end duo of Cameron Brate and rookie O.