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Lions defense fails to deliver on Kelvin Sheppard’s offseason commitments

Pressure is mounting on Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard following a 41-31 defeat against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. The setback marks a troubling trend for Detroit, whose defense has allowed 71 points since holding an initial 21-0 advantage against the New Orleans Saints in Week 1.

The unit's struggles spoiled a strong individual showing from quarterback Jared Goff, while injuries to key defensive playmakers have further depleted the secondary.

Disgruntled supporters have begun demanding Sheppard's dismissal, with some calling for the return of former coordinator Aaron Glenn amid Detroit's fall to the bottom of the division. However, linebacker Derrick Barnes defended Sheppard after the loss in Buffalo, emphasizing that the players bear responsibility for executing on the field rather than the play-calling.