1. Defense — Control opposing QB: This is obvious. The Lions cannot let Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz dominate the game the way Hurts did for the Eagles last week.
It’s a different challenge this week with Wentz. He does not have Hurts’ mobility, which Hurts used to gain 90 yards and escape pressure to keep drives alive.
Wentz has been more of a drop-back passer with some mobility throughout his seven-year career with the Eagles, Colts and now Washington.
Wentz threw four TD passes in Washington’s 28-22 win over the Jaguars in Game 1. He also had two interceptions, was sacked only once and was credited officially with six runs for 12 yards and a long run of eight yards.
However, three of those official runs were kneel downs that lost two yards combined.
2. Offense – no lulls, keep the pedal down: The offense did its job, putting up 35 points, and that’s something it’s going to have to do until the defense starts producing.
But going three and out three straight possessions after scoring on the first drive let the Eagles take advantage to build a 21-7 lead.
The Lions have the offensive firepower move the ball and score points.
3. Clean up mistakes: The Lions have to cut down on missed tackles and dropped passes. They had only one turnover vs. the Eagles, but it was an interception that was returned for a touchdown
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