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11 winners, 8 losers from Detroit Lions’ win over the Miami Dolphins

It had been an emotional week for the Detroit Lions. A week after losing Jack Campbell, one of the heartbeats of the team, to a serious injury, Detroit not only had to weather his absence on the field but off…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 10:05 PM
11 winners, 8 losers from Detroit Lions’ win over the Miami Dolphins
Key Things to Know
  • John Whiticar assesses the Detroit Lions' individual winners and losers following their win over the Miami Dolphins.
  • The writer names Aidan Hutchinson, Malcolm Rodriguez, Derrick Moore, and coordinator Kelvin Sheppard as standout winners.
  • The offensive line and red-zone offense were labeled losers due to pass protection issues and missed scoring chances.
The Story in 60 Seconds

John Whiticar evaluates Detroit Lions players following their defensive-led victory against the Miami Dolphins, highlighting standout performers alongside struggling units. Despite holding the Dolphins to nine points and securing a fourth consecutive win, Detroit's offensive execution suffered multiple setbacks during the game.

Whiticar praises defensive contributors including Aidan Hutchinson, Malcolm Rodriguez, and two-sack rookie Derrick Moore, as well as coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. Conversely, the writer labels the offensive line and red-zone offense as major losers after pass-protection breakdowns and settling for four Jake Bates field goals.

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