Offensive coordinator John Morton, defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and special teams coordinator Dave Fipp spoke to the media Friday ahead of the Detroit Lions' Monday Night Football matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Here are my 10 biggest takeaways from those media sessions:

1. Sheppard and his defense are treating Monday's contest against a very stout Ravens offensive front and all their skill weapons as a litmus test to see where they stand as a unit. He said it's imperative for his unit to send a message early and get off the field on that first scripted drive. Starting fast is a big emphasis in the defensive room this week.

2. Baltimore is a disciplined defense that mixes up their coverages well. They mix in man and zone well. Morton said Baltimore's defense is particula

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