Aidan Hutchinson Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Detroit Lions EDGE rusher Aidan Hutchinson has been named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Atlanta Falcons.
In Week 3, the talented defensive lineman secured four tackles, two sacks, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery in Detroit's 20-6 victory at Ford Field.
Detroit's defense was stifling right from the opening kickoff, and Desmond Ridder was sacked a total of seven times.
Aaron Glenn's defense was also able to completely shut down the Falcons' rushing attack.
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Hutchinson indicated he was a little surprised that Arthur Smith's squad went away from the run, given the big play potential of Bijan Robinson.
“I’m surprised they got away from it more. I thought, especially in the second half, get back to, that’s their foundation, is that bounce run game," said Hutchinson. "Thought they were gonna get back to it, but I don’t know. I thought we did a good job stopping the runs that we got, but not the game I expected it to be.
“What we saw on film, they stick with it. Third-and-8, they’re running the ball. I thought this game was gonna be a lot different than it was, so that’s interesting.”
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The Lions are reportedly adding tight end Darrell Daniels to the 53-man active roster, per his representatives.
Daniels did not make the team coming out of camp, but impressed many with his ability to block and his productivity in the red zone.
With the game against the Packers being on short notice, the team could be seeking additional blocking, should fullback Jason Cabinda miss the contest due to injury.
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