MINNEAPOLIS -- Every year over the past few years, Detroit Lions defensive line coach Kris Kocurek has seemingly found a player almost out of nowhere to become a viable pass rusher in Detroit’s aggressive defense.
From Ezekiel Ansah to George Johnson to Devin Taylor to Kerry Hyder, the list went on. After Sunday, Anthony Zettel can be considered the 2017 version of an emerging playmaker. He was a game-wrecker for the Lions’ in their 14-7 win over Minnesota on Sunday -- continually haranguing the Vikings’ offensive line and quarterback Case Keenum.
He had three tackles, two sacks, four quarterback hits, at least two other hurries and recovered a fumble in the third quarter that helped turn the game for Detroit.