Anthony Zettel already figured he'd be playing a little bit bigger role along Detroit’s defensive line in his second season. That role, however, appears to have gotten more significant after Sunday’s preseason opener.
Kerry Hyder Jr. suffered an Achilles injury that is likely to end his 2017 season. That means Zettel should see his role increase even more. The next few weeks will determine if it’s as a potential starter opposite Ziggy Ansah, or at the very least, a key part of the rotation.
After Sunday’s win in Indianapolis, Zettel already seemed to realize that more will be expected of him now.