FIRST DOWN: DEFENSE KEEPS ROLLING
Over the last month, the Detroit Lions have played a much better brand of defensive football. That continued Sunday in Miami with a 19-9 win over the Dolphins.
Detroit's held their last four opponents to 21, 17, 15 and nine points, playing a huge factor in their current four-game win streak. It's the first time since 2016 the Lions have held four straight opponents to 21 points or less.
"We've cleaned a lot up," Lions head coach Dan Campbell said of the defensive performance over the last month. "Guys are trusting what they're being taught, they're executing it and with that execution comes confidence."
Detroit's defense held Miami out of the end zone and allowed just 182 total yards of offense. They got a key interception from safety Chuck Clark in the third quarter that led to a Jake Bates field goal.
The defense held the Dolphins to 4-of-12 on third down and tallied five quarterback hits, five tackles for loss, four passes defensed and three sacks. Miami rushed for just 77 yards on 21 carries (3.7 avg.).
The Lions' defensive front continues playing dominant football led by defensive lineman Alim McNeill and edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson while als...