DETROIT -- What a difference a week makes.

The Detroit Lions couldn’t get out of their own way in their season-opening loss last week. They were hampered by communication issues on the offensive line, a non-threatening passing attack and a defense that couldn’t make the big play.

Detroit’s coaching staff and players preached during the week how those issues were identifiable and fixable. And while that might be coachspeak everywhere else, the Lions held true to their word in their 52-21 win over the Chicago Bears.

The offensive line was so much better, and with an assist to playing at Ford Field, there were no glaring communication issues in the trenches. Detroit’s defense made some big-time plays and finally broke through for its first four sacks and two takeaways of the young season.

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