Will, good info. I’ve been making the point all year about going to two back sets. Especially now, with struggles in the OL. It’s a layup/no-brainer to use two backs the entire game, with Gibbs and Monty primarily, occasionally Vaki. Failure to use two backs is a poor use of your available talent and simply not smart. Two backs puts more stress on the defense, helps with pass blocking, gives Jared Goff more options if he is under pressure, and sets up play action, which should give Goff more time to throw downfield because of the threat of the run.
Defensively, I think the Lions have a better chance if they switched to a 3-4-4 alignment, which allows for rotation in your D line and more speed rushers, which the Lions need to get to Dak more quickly.
I agree with your other points, the 3-4-4 or a 4-2-5 even a 3-2-6 can be effective in this game. I really want to see more speed on defense & 3 safeties with 1 playing middle box behind Jack. Thanks for reading!
Will, good info. I’ve been making the point all year about going to two back sets. Especially now, with struggles in the OL. It’s a layup/no-brainer to use two backs the entire game, with Gibbs and Monty primarily, occasionally Vaki. Failure to use two backs is a poor use of your available talent and simply not smart. Two backs puts more stress on the defense, helps with pass blocking, gives Jared Goff more options if he is under pressure, and sets up play action, which should give Goff more time to throw downfield because of the threat of the run.
Defensively, I think the Lions have a better chance if they switched to a 3-4-4 alignment, which allows for rotation in your D line and more speed rushers, which the Lions need to get to Dak more quickly.
I agree with your other points, the 3-4-4 or a 4-2-5 even a 3-2-6 can be effective in this game. I really want to see more speed on defense & 3 safeties with 1 playing middle box behind Jack. Thanks for reading!