If the Detroit Lions are serious about taking down the Los Angeles Rams, the offensive game plan shouldn’t be complicated. The blueprint already exists — and it came straight from Kansas City.
When the Chiefs faced Detroit earlier this season, they attacked the Lions’ defense with pace, spacing, and relentless pressure on the edges. They didn’t rely on flashy trick plays or miracle throws. Instead, they leaned into quick decision-making, mismatches in the middle of the field, and forcing defenders to tackle in space. That exact formula can flip the script when Detroit faces the Rams.
Los Angeles has struggled when opponents control tempo and refuse to let the pass rush dictate the game. The Chiefs neutralized Detroit’s pressure by getting the ball out fast, stressing linebackers with motion, and repeatedly attacking short and intermediate zones. If the Lions commit to a similar approach — especially with creative formations and pre-snap movement — they can keep the Rams’ defense off balance from the opening drive.
This also means trusting Detroit’s offensive identity. Physical runs to set the tone. Play-action to freeze defenders. Quick reads that turn five-yard gains into chain-moving momentum. The Chiefs didn’t overpower Detroit — they out-executed them. That’s the lesson.
If the Lions try to get cute or fall into predictable patterns, the Rams will capitalize. But if Detroit copies what worked against them — and executes it better — the advantage swings fast.
The tape is there. The lesson is obvious. Now it’s on Detroit to prove they learned from it. 🦁🏈
Detroit’s Path to Victory vs. Rams Runs Through a Familiar Chiefs Playbook
