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NFL Memo Spotlights Lions’ Ball-Punch Technique as Hutchinson Fuels Takeaway Surge

The league highlighted Detroit’s stripping approach in guidance that Kelvin Sheppard says underscores a ball-first mandate.

Overview

  • Aidan Hutchinson has four forced fumbles through six games and a sack in five straight, driving Detroit’s uptick in takeaways.
  • Kelvin Sheppard confirmed the NFL sent teams a memo using Jack Campbell film to stress punching the ball rather than the player.
  • The Lions rank fourth in the NFL with 19 sacks, reflecting the defense’s emphasis on attacking the football under Sheppard.
  • Jack Campbell leads Detroit with 56 tackles and has two forced fumbles and a recovery, reinforcing the unit’s ball-first focus.
  • Alim McNeill is set to return for Monday night at Tampa Bay, while some outlets report Brian Branch’s one-game appeal was denied and the team is preparing to play without him.