Alim McNeill

The Lions return a talented young core next season that knows it must work hard on the road back to the NFC Championship Game.

Detroit held Dallas to just 20 points without Alim McNeill and other injured impact defensive players who may be back for the postseason.

The Lions are 9-3 but their defense has struggled at times. Improvement on that side of the ball will be important in the final five games.

The Lions are 6-2 coming out of their bye, and the midseason numbers show a strong run game, with the pass rush still a work in progress.

After shedding 22 pounds this offseason, McNeill, 23, has his sights set on a career year with the resurgent Lions.

The Lions have just one sack through two games. A look at what has worked, what hasn't and who needs to help the efforts to improve.

Dan Campbell must make a few difficult roster decisions, and that's a good thing as Detroit tries to build on its 9-8 finish last season.

It's no surprise that Penei Sewell and the Lions' O-line are labeled as a team strength, but what category do the other positions fall in?

The Lions are 0-7, but there's a reason why Rams QB Matthew Stafford called his former team a "tough out" after Sunday's game.

Taking a look at where WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, OT Penei Sewell and the Lions' other 2021 draft picks stand a week into training camp.

Detroit's defense gained important athleticism with the draft additions of Onwuzurike and McNeill, but who may get the most reps right now?