Detroit Lions Defensive Stats
Season-to-date production through Week 8 from Stat Cracker's synchronized game and team data.
Recent Defensive Form
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Pts | Pts Allowed | Sacks | INT | Takeaways | Yds Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7 | GB | 4.0 | 17 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 334 |
| W6 | BYE | BYE WEEK • No game | |||||
| W5 | ARI | 7.0 | 21 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 355 |
| W4 | CAR | 2.0 | 32 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 456 |
| W3 | NYJ | 7.0 | 24 | 5.0 | 0 | 1 | 379 |
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling DEF/DST forecast driven by Stat Cracker's saved Defense formula, future opponent and current team context.
HOME vs Minnesota Vikings
Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup
Stat Cracker grades this as an elite matchup because an exploitable opponent offensive line, sack opportunity and strong pass rush. Minnesota Vikings has an offensive-line profile that creates additional disruption opportunity. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Opponent Sacks Allowed • Pass Rush
AWAY @ Miami Dolphins
Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup
Stat Cracker still grades this as an elite matchup because sack opportunity, strong pass rush and strong opportunity outweighs strong opponent line play. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling. Detroit Lions brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Opponent Sacks Allowed • Pass Rush • Opportunity
HOME vs New England Patriots
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this DEF matchup
Stat Cracker grades this as a very tough matchup because strong opponent line play, despite turnover opportunity, strong pass rush and strong opportunity. The opponent carries an elevated turnover-risk profile. Detroit Lions brings an above-average pass-rush profile into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Opponent Turnovers • Pass Rush • Opportunity
Weekly DEF Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Rank | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | 8.5 pts | Pending | DEF #7 | HOME vs MIN |
| 2026 Week 7 | 5.9 pts | 4.0 pts | DEF #15 | HOME vs GB |
| 2026 Week 5 | 8.8 pts | 7.0 pts | DEF #15 | AWAY @ ARI |
| 2026 Week 4 | 7.3 pts | 2.0 pts | DEF #16 | AWAY @ CAR |
| 2026 Week 3 | 10.8 pts | 7.0 pts | DEF #6 | HOME vs NYJ |
| 2026 Week 2 | 5.0 pts | -2.0 pts | DEF #31 | AWAY @ BUF |
| 2026 Week 1 | 7.9 pts | 10.0 pts | DEF #12 | HOME vs NOLA |