Lions Defense Shines in Preseason | Detroit Lions News

The Lions ended preseason with a 17-13 win over the Commanders, showcasing a dominant pass rush led by D.J. Wonnum and Derek Moore—despite missing Aidan Hutchinson. Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard’s creative blitz packages, featuring Devin White and Jack Campbell, kept quarterbacks on their toes. While secondary depth remains uncertain without Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, relentless pressure from the front seven could force turnovers and elevate the whole defense. Running backs delivered explosive plays, with Josh Dobbs scoring a TD and others chipping in, though Cedric Wilson Jr.’s injury raises concerns. At QB, Dobbs and Luke Altmyer showed promise, but backup readiness looms large for Jared Goff. The real story? A ferocious pass rush that could be the key to playoff success. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03a6a81a4bce546f