Here's a quick rundown of the numbers through eight games this season:
-- 27th in total defense
-- 32nd in scoring defense
-- 28th in opposing third-down conversion percentage
-- 31st in rushing yards allowed per game
-- 32nd in opposing QB completion percentage and 31st in opposing passer rating
-- 29th in big plays allowed (10-plus yard run or 25-plus yard pass play)
-- 32nd in scoring efficiency (percentage of drives resulting in a score)
- Our own Jerry Mallory started his own Lions podcast called "Hindsight 20" and has a nice, fancy studio, to boot.