Richard Sherman Sounds Off on the Lions’ Defensive Game Plan

Richard Sherman joins This Is Football to preview the Bills-Lions matchup and break down what he saw from both teams in Week 1.
Sherman explains why he came away impressed with Buffalo after the Bills handled one of the NFL’s best defenses in Houston. He discusses Josh Allen’s performance, the impact of D.J. Moore and Dalton Kincaid, and why Buffalo’s defense showed enough to convince him they can make a critical stop when they need it.

Then Sherman turns his attention to Detroit and expresses serious concerns. Despite Aidan Hutchinson generating more pressure than anyone in football in Week 1, Sherman believes the Lions’ defensive approach could create problems all season. He specifically criticizes Detroit for relying too heavily on man-to-man coverage, putting its defensive backs in situations where success is almost impossible.

Sherman explains why the Lions need to mix in more zone coverage and make opposing quarterbacks work their way down the field rather than consistently putting the game on the shoulders of their cornerbacks. A fascinating breakdown of what Buffalo and Detroit showed in Week 1 and what it could mean heading into their matchup.

0:00 Intro
0:35 What impressed about the Bills
2:17 The Lions defensive play-calling needs improvement

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