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Lions Game Ball, Unsung Hero of Week 3: Defense takes a stand

Coach Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions don’t lose back-to-back games. The team learned from some of their mistakes in the Buccaneers game in Week 2 and were an improved team, beating the Arizona Cardinals 20-13. This game epitomized how gritty this team is. After winning, despite not scoring in the second half, there were some deserving players for this week’s game ball and unsung hero awards.

Game Ball: Safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch

The Cardinals went from being the second-highest offense in the NFL, averaging 34.5 points per game, to being held to only 13 points by the Lions.