Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara - Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-USA TODAY NETWORK
Just how bad has the Detroit Lions’ pass rush been? A new graph perfectly illustrates it
The Detroit Lions have struggled to apply a consistent pass rush during the three-year run of head coach Matt Patricia. The defense hasn’t had a player record a double-digit sack total since Patricia’s hiring in early 2018. In fact, the year before, defensive end Ezekiel Ansah racked up 12.0 sacks under former head coach Jim Caldwell.
Five weeks into the 2020 NFL regular season, things don’t appear to have changed when it comes to the pass rush under Patricia.