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| The Lions defense was dead last in yards and points allowed last season. Needless to say, they had a bad season. Detroit couldn't stop the run at all, allowing a whooping 172.1 yards per game. The secondary wasn't much better, getting just four interceptions all season. The Lions did try to address some of these problems in the offseason, though. New linebackers Julian Peterson and Larry Foote are solid, veteran additions. Both provide could leadership and ability to the Lions defense. Detroit also has two new starting cornerbacks in Philip Buchanon and Anthony Henry. These guys won't shutdown the opposition, but are upgrades from last season. And new defensive-minded head coach Jim Schwartz can't hurt the situation, either. The Lions will be looking at new options in the return game for the coming season. Rookie Derrick Williams and newly acquired Ronald Curry could get the first chances for the job.
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The Lions aren't a viable fantasy defense. They will get a few sacks, but they also are going to allow a lot of points and yards. This unit should be better than last season, but that isn't saying much. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 1. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 but is expected to play. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 24, but is expected to play in Week 16. |
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| John Niyo, of the Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas has been fined $5,000 for throwing the ball in the stands in Week 15. |
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| Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas returned an interception 100 yards for a touchdown Week 15. He is the only rookie in NFL history to return a fumble for a touchdown, return an interception for a touchdown and record a safety. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 17. Head coach Jim Schwartz said Delmas likely will be a game-time decision. |
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| Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Week 14. The severity of the injury is not certain. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 10. He is considered probable for Week 14. |
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| Nicholas J Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 4. He is listed as questionable for Week 13 and is expected to play. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 3, and is expected to play in Week 13. |
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| Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas said he has improved throughout the season but is still making mistakes on the field. 'I think I'm playing alright, but I'm still making a lot of mistakes,' Delmas said. 'I haven't been playing my role as the quarterback of the defense, guiding the defensive line and the linebackers and the rest of the secondary to the right spots.' |
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Injury Concern.