What happened: ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky highlighted that the Lions defense is giving up 17.5 points per game over its last five games, adding that the unit "continues to improve." Detroit is 6-2 and has won four straight.
Why it matters: Detroit holds the NFC's fifth seed at 6-2 and is coming off a Trade Deadline in which it added safety Andre Cisco from the Jets. Orlovsky pointed to New England as another big challenge for the unit.
By the numbers: Lions defense, last five games: 17.5 points allowed per game, per Orlovsky. Most recent result: 19-9 win at the Miami Dolphins (Nov. 8).
What to watch: Watch whether the defense holds that scoring average in its next test against New England.