Run D’Andre Swift
The Lions must commit to running back D’Andre Swift as the primary offensive weapon. In Week 1, Swift ran 15 times for 144 yards. The yards are great but the number of carries is not (15). The Commanders have a weak linebacking corp and can be had on the ground. If the Lions commit to Swift for around 25 carries, the Lions should have long sustained offensive drives that give the Lions defense rest while tiring the Commander’s defense.
Pressure Carson Wentz
The Lions must pressure quarterback Carson Wentz. Under pressure, Wentz is well known for throwing off-target passes resulting in incomplete passes and turnovers. Unlike QB Jalen Hurts of the Eagles, Wentz is not a mobile QB and can get flustered under center. Edge rushers Aidan Hutchinson and Austin Bryant must be able to take Wentz to the ground multiple times in this game.
Turnovers
The Lions’ defense needs to step up and get turnovers. Throughout his career, Wentz has shown the ability to toss interceptions. Last week, Wentz threw two interceptions against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With pressure from the defensive line, cornerbacks Amani Oruwariye and Jeffrey Okudah must take advantage, giving the football back to the Lions’ offense.
Efficient Offensive Drives
Multiple three-and-outs are not going to cut it Sunday for the Lions’ offense. To maintain a lead, QB Jared Goff must distribute the football evenly resulting in multiple first downs. Wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown, DJ Chark, and Josh Reynolds cannot continue to drop passes. Goff and his weapons need to get on the same page consistently or the Lions will lose.
Shutdown The Big Play
The Commanders have speed on offense. Rookie WR Jahan Dotson and WR Terry McLaurin can burn any defense at any time. Defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn cannot allow these two players to get behind the secondary. Glenn must force Wentz to throw short to intermediate routes resulting in a lack of big chunk plays.
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