The Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Rams are all lying in wait for the Detroit Lions. While Detroit has to first get through the solid defense helmed by the New York Giants, it's these three games that could threaten to unseat the Lions' (still) best odds of winning the NFC North and clinching a postseason appearance. And, the biggest issue that the Lions face against these three squads is their offensive line being subpar compared to their unit from 2024. The lack of pass protection up the gut from Graham Glasgow, Tate Ratledge, and Kayode Awosika in Week 11 was concerning, with the trio allowing a total of seven pressures on Jared Goff in Week 11. While the work from tackles Penei Sewell and Taylor Decker is predictably sound, it's their iOL that continues to be a major concern for Lions fans - but not for head coach Dan Campbell. Campbell told reporters on Monday that he trusts his options on the offensive line implicitly, reiterating that he feels it continues to be a work in progress
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