One of the most scrutinized decisions from the Detroit Lions’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles came in the second quarter when the Lions attempted to fake a punt. Facing a fourth-and-2 from their own 43-yard line, the Lions direct snapped to linebacker Grant Stuard. The play failed right away, as Moro Ojomo and Jalyx Hunt met Stuard in the backfield and stopped him for no gain.

It was the second of five times the Lions were stopped on fourth down Sunday night, but it was more criticized than the other decisions, because Philadelphia kept their defense on the field. Many believed that running into the teeth of that defense—particularly with special teamers like Trevor Nowaske on the front instead of offensive linemen—was a poor decision.

However, Stuard insisted after the game that they go

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