Keep an eye on the physical approach from Detroit's cornerbacks in this game.
Vikings wide receivers shouldn't go into Sunday's game expecting to be bailed out by flags on the Lions' defensive backs. This one is being officiated by Clay Martin and his crew, who have called just six total penalties for defensive pass interference, defensive holding, or illegal contact this year, as noted by. Overall, Martin's crew is averaging the sixth-fewest penalties per game of the NFL's 17 officiating crews.
The track record of Martin's crew is notable because the Lions lead the league in both DPI penalties and defensive holding calls . They've been the grabbiest secondary in football this year, led by rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold, the second-most-penalized player in the NFL behind Houston tackle Laremy Tunsil. Arnold has been hit with eight flags . Fellow corner Carlton Davis, who may not play this week due to a quad injury, has five DPIs and a holding penalty in his own right.
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