Analyst ranks Lions defense among NFL's best (but you won't guess where)

As the ranking season continues in the NFL, the Detroit Lions are racking up the high ratings going into 2025. With the Lions team as a whole and Jared Goff being ranked high this week, Lions fans have been fairly pleased with the recognition their squad is getting going into the season. While the Lions' offense has been the focal point of the past few successful seasons, their defense is starting to get some recognition. Fans have often believed that once the Lions fully put it together on defense, they are going to be a hard out in the Super Bowl. Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report wrote an article on Tuesday ranking all 30 defenses in the NFL. Shocking to many, the Lions found themselves at No. 6 on this list going into the season. Last year, the Lions' defense was up and down due to injuries, having had 21 total players on injured reserve in mid-December. Even missing the likes of Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeill, Detroit still finished 6th in rushing yards allowed, but 31st in passing yards allowed. Goi