In the Detroit Lions’ thrilling overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams, we got a first taste of the revamped defensive line. Throughout the contest, the Lions defensive line was winning their individual matchups with the Rams’ M.A.S.H. unit offensive line and recorded 27 total quarterback pressures (per PFF). Their 27 quarterback pressures were the third most for any team in Week 1, and they were one of only seven teams to register more than 20 pressures on opening weekend.
Looking back at least a year, the 27 total quarterback pressures would have been tied for the second highest of any individual game for the Lions (the most was Week 5 when they had 31 against Carolina).