Detroit Lions Week 12 studs and duds include Alim McNeill, Jahmyr Gibbs.
were able to keep the Colts at bay and win a low-scoring affair to improve to 10-1 on the season.did enough offensively to complement another superb defensive performance from coordinator Aaron Glenn's group, despite the unit being without several starters.had an excellent day up front for the Lions' defense. He notched four pressures, including a forced fumble on Anthony Richardson.
The N.C. State product was borderline unblockable in pass protection, as he was consistently crushing the pocket from the interior. He was complemented by a strong performance on the edge bybounced back in better fashion with a good second half, he had a forgettable first two quarters. He was beaten deep on multiple occasions in his spot start in place of Terrion Arnold.
He was beaten deep early in the game, but caught a break when Richardson missed Alec Pierce deep. However, on the Colts' second scoring drive, he first was late on an out-route byexited the game with an injury, and while the Lions aren't currently worried about the severity of it, his status on a short week could be in jeopardy. This would mean that Vildor would likely make another start on Thanksgiving.
In the third quarter, Gibbs added his second score from six yards out. He won the race to the edge, and drew a penalty for taunting upon reaching the end zone. The second-year running back notched 90 rushing yards on 21 carries, and added nine receiving yards on three receptions.also added a rushing score, prior to exiting the game with a shoulder injury. Both players scored in a game for the fifth time this year, which ties the tandem for the second-highest total by a duo in a single season.
The Iowa product emerged as the leader of the linebacking corps with the injury to Alex Anzalone, and was a mainstay on a day where Detroit shuffled through all its options at the position. He was exceptional against the run, and also provided some pressure in certain blitzing situations.held a second consecutive opponent without a touchdown, pushing the streak to 10 consecutive quarters without allowing an opponent to reach the end zone.
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