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Lions Enter Break With Momentum After Road Win
Detroit improved to 3-2 and showed progress on both sides of the ball heading into its Week 6 bye following a victory in Arizona.
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Offense Maintains High Scoring Pace
The Lions are averaging 32.8 points per game, tied for the league lead. Through five games the unit has produced the second-highest scoring rate in franchise history. Quarterback Jared Goff leads the team with 1,485 passing yards and 12 touchdowns without an interception. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs ranks fourth in the league with 504 rushing yards and first with nine scrimmage touchdowns. The group has shown capability for strong stretches but has been challenged to start faster and improve consistency on the ground.
Defense Shows Improvement in Arizona
After allowing a league-worst 31.8 points per game through the first four contests, the unit surrendered only a late touchdown once the outcome was decided. The defensive line has recorded a franchise-record 20 sacks in the first five games of a season. Four players have at least three sacks, led by edge rusher DJ Wonnum with 5.0. The secondary has given up the most passing yards in the league so far, though the group used more man coverage in the win and will monitor the return of a key defensive back.
Team Seeks Greater Consistency
Detroit scored on its final seven drives after three early three-and-outs in the 45-21 victory. The offense has converted just 7.7 percent of first-quarter drives into touchdowns this season. Coaches and players noted the need to identify what the team does well and to raise the standard across all phases before returning from the break.
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