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Kelvin Sheppard defends Detroit Lions’ odd hail mary defense

Detroit defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard addressed media questions regarding the unusual defensive alignment his unit used near the end of the first half in Week 3 against the New York Jets. With only seconds remaining before halftime, the squad positioned multiple players near the sidelines despite the opponent having no timeouts left.

Sheppard explained that the tactical choice was heavily influenced by familiarity with opposing coach Aaron Glenn and a specific vulnerability encountered in previous seasons.

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