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Another problem on offense that appears to be a trend is the team's struggles on third down. The Lions were 1-for-13 on third down Sunday after going 1-for-11 in last week's loss to Buffalo.
Much of the problems the past two weeks have been related to penalties that the Lions couldn't overcome. They faced 3rd-and-10 or longer six times Sunday.
Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said two weeks ago that one of his biggest regrets was his play-calling on first and second down, and that will surely be a focus again next week when the Lions face New Orleans, where he spent the past seven years as an assistant.
Entering Sunday's game, the Lions ranked ninth in the NFL, converting 45.9 percent of third downs. Their rank will surely go down in that category.
The Lions will also fall in total offense after gaining just 255 yards Sunday and scoring after posting just 17 points.
Another problem on offense that appears to be a trend is the team's struggles on third down. The Lions were 1-for-13 on third down Sunday after going 1-for-11 in last week's loss to Buffalo.
Much of the problems the past two weeks have been related to penalties that the Lions couldn't overcome. They faced 3rd-and-10 or longer six times Sunday.
Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said two weeks ago that one of his biggest regrets was his play-calling on first and second down, and that will surely be a focus again next week when the Lions face New Orleans, where he spent the past seven years as an assistant.
Entering Sunday's game, the Lions ranked ninth in the NFL, converting 45.9 percent of third downs. Their rank will surely go down in that category.
The Lions will also fall in total offense after gaining just 255 yards Sunday and scoring after posting just 17 points.
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