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End zone view of the block in the back by Juju Smith-Schuster on Brian Branch.

End zone view of the block in the back by Juju Smith-Schuster on Brian Branch.

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Jameson Williams (top of screen): no block, no rock. Watch him spring Jahmyr Gibbs for his longest run of Week 1 (14 yards) — Waymo’s relentless blocking paves the way for the cutback lane.

Jameson Williams (top of screen): no block, no rock. Watch him spring Jahmyr Gibbs for his longest run of Week 1 (14 yards) — Waymo’s relentless blocking paves the way for the cutback lane.

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Dan Campbell on Jack Campbell: • “First off all — did anyone see Jack’s got a laceration. The defense loved it. He’s at the end of the game, trying to call plays, and blood spitting out everywhere and they were just eating it up.” • “He’s a stud, man.” • “He’s a workaholic, the knowledge for the game, the way he studies for the game, he prepares for it.” • “He’s just playing at a really high level right now.” • “We feel like the guy can do it all — that’s why he didn’t even come off the field. I mean he can do everything for us.” • “He’s all ball, man, and whatever you need he can do.”

Dan Campbell on Jack Campbell: • “First off all — did anyone see Jack’s got a laceration. The defense loved it. He’s at the end of the game, trying to call plays, and blood spitting out everywhere and they were just eating it up.” • “He’s a stud, man.” • “He’s a workaholic, the knowledge for the game, the way he studies for the game, he prepares for it.” • “He’s just playing at a really high level right now.” • “We feel like the guy can do it all — that’s why he didn’t even come off the field. I mean he can do everything for us.” • “He’s all ball, man, and whatever you need he can do.”

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2024 Linebacker Leaders in Percentage of Man Coverage Snaps Played (Min. 150 Coverage Snaps): 1. DET Alex Anzalone - 48.5% 2. NWE Christian Ellis - 47.4% 3. DET Malcolm Rodriguez - 41.2% 4. DET Jack Campbell - 39.1% Per PFF

2024 Linebacker Leaders in Percentage of Man Coverage Snaps Played (Min. 150 Coverage Snaps): 1. DET Alex Anzalone - 48.5% 2. NWE Christian Ellis - 47.4% 3. DET Malcolm Rodriguez - 41.2% 4. DET Jack Campbell - 39.1% Per PFF

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Holy Moses! Penei Sewell and Tate Ratledge are parting the Red Sea.🌊

Holy Moses! Penei Sewell and Tate Ratledge are parting the Red Sea.🌊

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Your Pride of Detroit Direct subscription essentially pays for itself just by hearing Erik describe Penei Sewell’s pulling prowess as pulling a grenade pin and tossing it at the side of a defense. Another worthwhile deep-dive mailbag podcast with an endless supply of intel in your inbox 📨

Your Pride of Detroit Direct subscription essentially pays for itself just by hearing Erik describe Penei Sewell’s pulling prowess as pulling a grenade pin and tossing it at the side of a defense. Another worthwhile deep-dive mailbag podcast with an endless supply of intel in your inbox 📨

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Loren Strickland (#48) Preseason PFF Stats • 86 snaps • 75.0 defensive grade • 89.0 run defense • 3 defensive stops Would not be denied a roster spot! Watch him be a heat seeking missile cleaning-up the tackle for loss after lining up 10+ yards from the line of scrimmage.

Loren Strickland (#48) Preseason PFF Stats • 86 snaps • 75.0 defensive grade • 89.0 run defense • 3 defensive stops Would not be denied a roster spot! Watch him be a heat seeking missile cleaning-up the tackle for loss after lining up 10+ yards from the line of scrimmage.

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Not a top reason the Lions lost — they got thoroughly outplayed — but it’s worth noting: on Jack Campbell’s roughing-the-passer penalty, he actually put his right hand out to brace the impact and avoid landing with his full body weight on J.J. McCarthy.

Not a top reason the Lions lost — they got thoroughly outplayed — but it’s worth noting: on Jack Campbell’s roughing-the-passer penalty, he actually put his right hand out to brace the impact and avoid landing with his full body weight on J.J. McCarthy.

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Detroit Lions second-round DE Derrick Moore (#8) highlights 🎬 📽️ Games Watched: 2024 vs. Alabama, 2025 vs. Wisconsin, 2025 vs. Washington, 2025 @ Maryland

Detroit Lions second-round DE Derrick Moore (#8) highlights 🎬 📽️ Games Watched: 2024 vs. Alabama, 2025 vs. Wisconsin, 2025 vs. Washington, 2025 @ Maryland

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You might actually remember new Detroit Lions DE Eric O'Neill for his excessive archer celebration that sparked a dust-up between James Madison and Western Kentucky back in 2024. He twice went full Legolas — rapid-fire, shield-surfing at Helm’s Deep mode 🏹📺🍿

You might actually remember new Detroit Lions DE Eric O'Neill for his excessive archer celebration that sparked a dust-up between James Madison and Western Kentucky back in 2024. He twice went full Legolas — rapid-fire, shield-surfing at Helm’s Deep mode 🏹📺🍿

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Derrick Moore vs. Kadyn Proctor: Highlighting a few pass-rush reps where Moore took it to the Dolphins’ first-round left tackle Proctor in the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl — before Proctor exited the game with an injury.

Derrick Moore vs. Kadyn Proctor: Highlighting a few pass-rush reps where Moore took it to the Dolphins’ first-round left tackle Proctor in the 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl — before Proctor exited the game with an injury.

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2023 Blake Miller (#78) vs. Rueben Bain Jr. (#44) Providing the other 10 snaps where Miller and Bain were matched up from three years ago — beyond the screenshot play below. That screenshot play accounted for one of just two sacks Miller allowed across 539 pass-blocking snaps as a true sophomore. Worth noting: screenshots of football plays are often misleading, lack context, and are generally unhelpful. That rep came 2,200+ snaps ago, and Miller has made significant year-over-year strides — it’s not reflective of the player the Detroit Lions selected in Round 1.

2023 Blake Miller (#78) vs. Rueben Bain Jr. (#44) Providing the other 10 snaps where Miller and Bain were matched up from three years ago — beyond the screenshot play below. That screenshot play accounted for one of just two sacks Miller allowed across 539 pass-blocking snaps as a true sophomore. Worth noting: screenshots of football plays are often misleading, lack context, and are generally unhelpful. That rep came 2,200+ snaps ago, and Miller has made significant year-over-year strides — it’s not reflective of the player the Detroit Lions selected in Round 1.

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Penei Sewell giving Roquan Smith the full hitchhiker experience. Free rides.

Penei Sewell giving Roquan Smith the full hitchhiker experience. Free rides.

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Lions DT Mekhi Wingo had been a healthy scratch for 14 straight games since his Week 2 debut against the Bears, then popped off the screen in the season finale with plays like these. 🔺📈Stock-up: Mekhi Wingo, DT

Lions DT Mekhi Wingo had been a healthy scratch for 14 straight games since his Week 2 debut against the Bears, then popped off the screen in the season finale with plays like these. 🔺📈Stock-up: Mekhi Wingo, DT

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Highest-Graded Single-Season PFF Run Defense Linebackers All-Time (since 2006): 1. DET Jack Campbell (2025) — 93.5 2. TEN David Long (2023) — 92.6 3. CAR Luke Kuechly (2018) — 91.8 4. IND Jerrell Freeman (2015) — 91.7 5. SF Patrick Willis (2012) — 91.6 5t. NYJ Bart Scott (2010) — 91.6 7. SEA Bobby Wagner (2023) — 91.5 7t. WAS London Fletcher (2008) — 91.5 9. DEN Alexander Johnson (2019) — 91.4 10. SF Fred Warner (2025) — 91.3 10t. SEA Bobby Wagner (2016) — 91.3 10t. SF NaVorro Bowman (2011) — 91.3 10t. BAL Ray Lewis (2009) — 91.3 14. SEA Bobby Wagner (2018) — 91.2 15. Five player seasons tied — 91.1

Highest-Graded Single-Season PFF Run Defense Linebackers All-Time (since 2006): 1. DET Jack Campbell (2025) — 93.5 2. TEN David Long (2023) — 92.6 3. CAR Luke Kuechly (2018) — 91.8 4. IND Jerrell Freeman (2015) — 91.7 5. SF Patrick Willis (2012) — 91.6 5t. NYJ Bart Scott (2010) — 91.6 7. SEA Bobby Wagner (2023) — 91.5 7t. WAS London Fletcher (2008) — 91.5 9. DEN Alexander Johnson (2019) — 91.4 10. SF Fred Warner (2025) — 91.3 10t. SEA Bobby Wagner (2016) — 91.3 10t. SF NaVorro Bowman (2011) — 91.3 10t. BAL Ray Lewis (2009) — 91.3 14. SEA Bobby Wagner (2018) — 91.2 15. Five player seasons tied — 91.1

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Detroit Lions fifth-round WR Kendrick Law was initially my biggest surprise from the Lions’ 2026 NFL Draft class. It stopped being a surprise after watching his run-blocking reps over the last three years. He’s one of the best run-blocking WR prospects I’ve watched. While Kentucky underutilized that part of his game in its rinky-dink offense — using him more in motion, on ball fakes, and on screen-action deception — Alabama unleashed him as a blocking weapon. Kendrick Law — Run Blocking Highlights 🎬

Detroit Lions fifth-round WR Kendrick Law was initially my biggest surprise from the Lions’ 2026 NFL Draft class. It stopped being a surprise after watching his run-blocking reps over the last three years. He’s one of the best run-blocking WR prospects I’ve watched. While Kentucky underutilized that part of his game in its rinky-dink offense — using him more in motion, on ball fakes, and on screen-action deception — Alabama unleashed him as a blocking weapon. Kendrick Law — Run Blocking Highlights 🎬

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The new “Tush Push” rule, is proposing a 10-yard penalty for any offensive teammate pushing or pulling a ball carrier, anywhere on the field — it would eliminate plays like this iconic David Montgomery run/surf. Plays that make football uniquely fun. Linemen live for this.

The new “Tush Push” rule, is proposing a 10-yard penalty for any offensive teammate pushing or pulling a ball carrier, anywhere on the field — it would eliminate plays like this iconic David Montgomery run/surf. Plays that make football uniquely fun. Linemen live for this.

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I’m requiring you to watch Penei Sewell bury Isaiah McGuire and then celebrate with Jahmyr Gibbs in the end zone at half-speed. Best run blocker in football, and it’s not up for debate. Outstanding execution by the entire right side — everyone bought in and did their job.

I’m requiring you to watch Penei Sewell bury Isaiah McGuire and then celebrate with Jahmyr Gibbs in the end zone at half-speed. Best run blocker in football, and it’s not up for debate. Outstanding execution by the entire right side — everyone bought in and did their job.

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The five throws from yesterday where it felt like Jared Goff snapped them off and yelled “KOBE” after unloading under pressure in the cold. Do not let any Goff haters get their hands on these.

The five throws from yesterday where it felt like Jared Goff snapped them off and yelled “KOBE” after unloading under pressure in the cold. Do not let any Goff haters get their hands on these.

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Payton Turner highlights 🎬🎥🍿 No reason not to have this specimen on the 90-man roster and let him compete for a spot on the 53.

Payton Turner highlights 🎬🎥🍿 No reason not to have this specimen on the 90-man roster and let him compete for a spot on the 53.

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Every Tyleik Williams run defense snap from Week 1 vs Green Bay. Hard to square that film with PFF’s 48.7 run defense grade — 96th out of 118 DTs in Week 1.

Every Tyleik Williams run defense snap from Week 1 vs Green Bay. Hard to square that film with PFF’s 48.7 run defense grade — 96th out of 118 DTs in Week 1.

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Would you look at these two off-script, on-the-run throws from Jared Goff under pressure. Would you just look at them?

Would you look at these two off-script, on-the-run throws from Jared Goff under pressure. Would you just look at them?

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Lions rookie DT Tyleik Williams posted an 8.9% pressure rate, ranking third among rookie defensive tackles this season and 12th among rookie DTs over the last five seasons. His 9.3% pass rush win rate also ranked third among rookie DTs this year. Williams flashed increased pass rush prowess in the back half of the season.

Lions rookie DT Tyleik Williams posted an 8.9% pressure rate, ranking third among rookie defensive tackles this season and 12th among rookie DTs over the last five seasons. His 9.3% pass rush win rate also ranked third among rookie DTs this year. Williams flashed increased pass rush prowess in the back half of the season.

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Impressive play here from Kerby Joseph. Aligned closer to the line of scrimmage with the Bengals in 12 personnel on first down, he bites on the play action but quickly recovers to make a play on the ball — forcing an incompletion on not the best throw on the move.

Impressive play here from Kerby Joseph. Aligned closer to the line of scrimmage with the Bengals in 12 personnel on first down, he bites on the play action but quickly recovers to make a play on the ball — forcing an incompletion on not the best throw on the move.

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Lions DT Alim McNeill created consistent interior pressure in Week 13 — his 21.9% pressure rate led all defensive tackles (9th among all players). He also tied a season-high 18.8% pass rush win rate (also hit in Week 12), ranking sixth among DTs, and set a season-high with 7 total pressures.

Lions DT Alim McNeill created consistent interior pressure in Week 13 — his 21.9% pressure rate led all defensive tackles (9th among all players). He also tied a season-high 18.8% pass rush win rate (also hit in Week 12), ranking sixth among DTs, and set a season-high with 7 total pressures.

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