Free Press writers examine the Lions' 30-16 loss to the Rams at Ford Field, and debate the Matt Patricia blueprint going forward Dec. 2, 2018. Carlos Monarrez and Dave Birkett and Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press
Who ordered the code red? Well, whoever did, Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia said it was the right call.
Patricia on Monday defended the Lions' decision to run a draw play to Theo Riddick on third-and-goal from the 19-yard line midway through the third quarter of Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams.