In most circumstances, the immediate reaction after a 34-10 victory would be overwhelmingly positive. The Detroit Lions are standing tall atop the NFC North with a 3-1 record after defeating the Cleveland Browns in decisive fashion. The defense held the Browns to under 200 passing yards while racking up multiple sacks and interceptions. The offense took advantage of great field position to dominate the Browns defense. Even the special teams unit came alive to spring a punt return touchdown.
Unfortunately, one thought looms large: is the Lions’ secondary depth already being tested?
Before the season started, the Lions lost Dan Jackson and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. to season-ending injuries. However, the Lions seemed capable of weathering the storm. The cornerback trio of Terrion Arnold, D.J. Re