The Detroit Lions showcased their dominance on Sunday at Ford Field, delivering a commanding 52-6 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars to improve their record to 9-1. The game highlighted the team’s offensive and defensive prowess, further solidifying their status as a top contender this season.
However, the win came with a setback as linebacker Alex Anzalone suffered a broken left forearm during the third quarter. Head coach Dan Campbell announced that Anzalone will be sidelined for 6 to 8 weeks. This marks the fourth time this season that the Lions have lost a key defensive player to injury, with star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson being the most notable absence earlier in the season.
“It’s always hard losing a player like (Anzalone),” said cornerback Amik Robertson, speaking to the *Detroit Free Press*. “Of course, we probably don’t have another Anz, but we got younger guys that can step up and finish… We got guys out there playing for one another, I think we’ll be fine.”
On a positive note, newly acquired defensive end Za’Darius Smith, who joined the Lions from Cleveland, made an impressive debut. His performance on Sunday hinted at the potential to help fill the gaps caused by injuries, providing hope for the team’s defensive lineup as they push toward the postseason.
