NOTEBOOK: Clark ‘a steady presence’ for Lions’ defense

Detroit Lions safety Chuck Clark recorded five tackles and his second interception of the season during Detroit's 19-9 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Clark's 34-yard interception return set up a Jake Bates field goal to give the Lions a 9-3 lead. Signed to a one-year deal, the 31-year-old veteran has started all seven games and provided crucial secondary stability while Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph recover from injuries.

Elsewhere on defense, lineman Alim McNeill recorded a sack to reach a career-high 5.5 sacks on the season. Head coach Dan Campbell also explained that starting left guard Christian Mahogany was benched for Miles Frazier due to a violation of team rules.