The Detroit Lions get back to work this week after enjoying an early-season bye this past weekend. Detroit is hoping the week off will help with some of the injuries they’re currently dealing with, as well as recharge their batteries for what should be an interesting NFC North race the rest of the way.
There are five areas in particular where the Lions need to be better if they’re going to make a run over the next 10 weeks.
PASS PROTECTION
Quarterback Matthew Stafford was sacked 23 times in the first six games, which puts him on track for 61 sacks on the season.