The Detroit Lions head into the bye week after their second consecutive loss, this time at the hands of the New Orleans Saints. Here’s a look at some notable performances from Lions players according to our friends at Pro Football Focus.
T.J. Lang’s absence was devastating
Lang was a surprise inactive after his back injury flared up just hours before kickoff. Emmett Cleary stepped in to take over emergency duties at right guard. It did not go well. Cleary’s PFF grade was 29.3 after allowing four pressures, a sack and a quarterback hit in 53 offensive snaps.