Allen Park — When guarding a point guard in basketball, it’s sound strategy to force him to dribble and drive with his non-dominant hand. In the NFL, a similar concept applies. One of the best ways to beat an opponent is to do whatever you can to take away what they do best.
Teams will try to make you play left-handed, Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell has been known to say.
But here’s the thing with the 2017 Lions. They’re showing a knack of embracing their left hand and have no problem beating you with it, if that’s what it takes to secure a victory.