FIRST DOWN: PROTECTION BREAKDOWNS

The Detroit Lions knew coming in that DC Brian Flores and the Minnesota Vikings' defense were going to come after quarterback Jared Goff and Detroit's passing attack. The Vikings came into Sunday's game at Ford Field leading the NFL in blitz percentage.

Detroit had issues most of the afternoon identifying the blitz and getting it blocked up effectively in an eventual 27-24 loss to the Vikings Sunday. Pro Football Focus credited the Vikings with 24 pressures in the game to go along with 5.0 sacks, 11 quarterback hits and 10 tackles for loss.

One of the more disappointing aspects of this game for the offensive coaches and players when they review the tape will be some of the miscommunication and poor technique that led to Minnesota's defense winning t

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