Scouting the Lions’ defense as the Dolphins try for another upset

Phin Phanatic analyzes the Detroit Lions' defense ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. With Detroit featuring the league's top-ranked overall offense against Miami's struggling pass defense, writer Dante Walker argues that the Dolphins' best path to an upset is exploiting Detroit's league-worst pass defense, which concedes 276.6 passing yards per game.

Despite Detroit's vulnerable secondary, the Lions boast a formidable pass rush led by Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeill, who have each recorded six sacks this season. Miami quarterback Malik Willis and receivers Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell, and Malik Washington will need an improved aerial performance against Detroit's banged-up secondary, which may miss linebacker Jack Campbell and cornerback D.J. Reed.