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This kid has life figured out at 7 years old.

Lions LB Derrick Barnes 64 snaps vs the Rams (82%) was the second most of his career. His 76.4 PFF Run Defense Grade ranked 10th among all Week 1 LBs. Here he shows why you don’t try to get wide on him. Watch him strain to keep outside containment on the WR end around.

The good news for the #Bucs - Zyon McCollum upgraded from a non contact jersey to a regular jersey. The bad news for the Bucs - No Luke Goedeke or Calijah Kancey. Logan Hall practiced again. Josh Hayes was in walking boot.

Glenn today on Derrick Barnes: "He’s playing on the line of scrimmage, he’s playing stack backer. He’s also playing on the edge for us as a rusher, so I have to give him a lot of credit on just his mental capacity to pick up everything and be able to execute like he’s executed"

Ben Johnson said third downs have been a focus (particularly 5 yards or longer) this week after too many 3-and-outs last week.

In this week's written mailbag, I proposed that Tom Kennedy's elevation was likely due to his versatility to play all the positions. Ben Johnson just confirmed that, calling Kennedy the offense's "blankie" prideofdetroit.com/2024/9/11/2424…

A good scouting report doesn't guarantee success, but sounds like Carlton Davis has been an invaluable resource in the meeting rooms this week.

The Detroit Lions had the highest PFF team pass rush grade (90.7) of Week 1. They also ranked 10th in ESPN's pass rush win rate.

He did, and he gave the answer I anticipated. They have subpackages for all of the linebackers, because they like what the other LBs can do, too. They really like what Malcolm and Barnes bring.

First impressions after watching TB in Week 1: - They were RIDICULOUSLY productive on third down (9/13), and often on third-and-medium/longs - Feels like it would've been a different game had WAS not missed two early FGs. They were moving the ball well.

Not at practice Thursday: - Penei Sewell - Marcus Davenport - Ifeatu Melifonwu Kerby Joseph returned to practice.

Oh lord. Not again with tua.

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Ton of goodies in our preview newsletter this week.

Dan Campbell says getting DJ Reader back will help with the team's versatility in replacing Davenport, if necessary. Says Peko, Onwuzurike, McNeill, and Paschal can all play anywhere from the nose to the big end.