US EditionHigh-Powered Offenses Clash when Jared Goff-Led Lions Visit Matthew Stafford’s Rams
Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard prioritizes forcing fumbles over interceptions against Matthew Stafford, citing Stafford’s low interception rate and effective ball-punching defenders.
- At Allen Park, Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard urged his unit to prioritize punching out the football over chasing interceptions ahead of Sunday’s game at SoFi Stadium, 4:25 p.m. EST.
- Kelvin Sheppard, Lions defensive coordinator, noted his long familiarity with Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams quarterback, from LSU and as a 2018 teammate and cited Stafford's 35 touchdowns and four interceptions this season as reasons to focus on forcing fumbles.
- Last week, Detroit's defense produced five sacks, forced three fumbles and had two interceptions in the win over Dallas Cowboys, showcasing the impact of Hutchinson, Robertson and Campbell.
- With playoff positioning at stake, the turnover differential and both teams' postseason goals mean forced fumbles could shift seeding and home-field advantage.
- Key matchup pits Rams RT Warren McClendon Jr. against Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson, while Rams WR Davante Adams is carefully managed and Tutu Atwell is expected to return from IR.
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