Allen Park — If Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia survives beyond this season, there will be an expectation someone in the coaching staff loses their job. It would be tough to sell continuity to the fan base after the team was eliminated from postseason contention on Thanksgiving and will likely finish with fewer than five wins.
Given the offense has played above expectations, continuing to be competitive despite injuries to its starting and backup quarterback, as well as the starting running back, the spotlight burns brightly on a defense that ranks near the bottom of the league in many of the most notable categories, including points allowed.