After Lions ‘whip ass’ in Arizona, they enter bye week on a high note

The Detroit Lions entered their Week 6 bye with a 3-2 record following a dominant 45-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Dan Campbell and his staff are using the off week to evaluate the team's identity, despite Detroit tying for the league lead in scoring at 32.8 points per game under offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. Quarterback Jared Goff has thrown for 1,485 yards, 12 touchdowns, and zero interceptions through five games.

Defensively, coordinator Kelvin Sheppard's unit has shown both extremes, allowing a league-high 1,487 passing yards while recording a franchise-record 20 sacks through five games. Help may soon arrive in the secondary, as Pro Bowl defensive back Brian Branch opened his 21-day practice window after recovering from a torn Achilles.