Even without Glenn, Detroit’s defense ranks among the league’s best in generating pressure and takeaways. The Lions are thriving off cohesion and depth, two traits that often separate the good teams from the great ones down the stretch of a mentally and physically taxing NFL season.

The Detroit Lions unveiled their “Who?” secondary Monday night, with a crew of backups flying around the field, befuddling MVP candidate Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 24-9 win.

Leading the charge were veteran cornerbacks Rock Ya-Sin and Amik Robertson, who filled in for Terrion Arnold (shoulder) and D.J. Reed (hamstring). At safety, Thomas Harper and Erick Hallett stepped in for Kerby Joseph (knee) and Brian Branch (suspension).

As we spin the Lions' victory over Tampa Bay forward, it's hard not to think primarily about the job done by defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.

The Detroit Lions' defensive backs showed immense support for one of their teammates on Monday night, who was missing in action from the team's primetime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Following the game,

The MVP candidate showed that frustration on the field as the Lions beat the Buccaneers 24-9 on Monday, Oct. 20. And though it wasn't exactly directed at the Lions defense, Mayfield's frustration was emblematic of how much the Lions flummoxed him at all levels.

The Detroit Lions finalized their gameday roster for the Week 7 visit by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with some moves. Most notable amongst the moves is the activation of defensive tackle Alim McNeill from the PUP list.

The Detroit Lions currently sit at 4-2, but are facing a little bit of advsersity after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs. In both losses this season, the Lions have shown flaws that cannot be overlooked and must be addressed.

A player who wasn't on Detroit's roster a month ago had a signature performance in a Monday-night victory over the Bucs.