Lions Defense Shines in Preseason Win | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions defense is firing on all cylinders, shutting down Washington for a 17-13 preseason win with stellar stats, two sacks, and a fumble recovery. Head coach Dan Campbell credits defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard for building a smarter, more cohesive unit — players like Jack Campbell and Avonte Maddox are showing deeper understanding of the system. After last year’s inconsistency and injuries, this year’s defense feels dialed in, with better execution and game-plan awareness. With one more preseason game against the Colts coming up, the Lions’ defensive momentum could be the real story heading into the regular season. 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/2f3e98a2fd9c7693