As we’ve been doing for several years now, we’ll break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual standpoint. Like last year, Tom Mead and I will cover the opposing team’s defense. I will focus on scheme, Tom on the players.
Today, analyzing the Detroit Lions’ defense.
ALEX’S SCHEME REPORT
LIONS’ RUN DEFENSE
Detroit runs a 4-3 front with a run defense that has been marginal this season. They’re allowing 4.3 yards per carry, 16th in football, while allowing 26 runs of 10+ yards, a similarly middling mark.