Detroit Free Press writer Dave Birkett analyzes each of the Detroit Lions’ positions from Sunday’s 27-27 tie against the Arizona Cardinals:
Quarterback
Matthew Stafford looked much sharper than he did most of last season, but he still had a few throws he’d certainly like back. Stafford was lucky to avoid two interceptions, including one with 5 seconds left in overtime that would have won the game for Arizona. Stafford finished 27-of-45 passing for 385 yards, threw three touchdown passes and showed good command of Darrell Bevell’s offense.