By Zicpraiz 
The Philadelphia Eagles’ defense played a crucial role in their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The team’s dominant defensive line, which included players like Nolan Smith, Josh Sweat, Jalen Carter, and Milton Williams, was able to sack Patrick Mahomes six times and hold the Chiefs to just 22 points.
One key factor in the Eagles’ defensive success was their ability to generate pressure with just a four-man rush. This allowed them to drop seven defenders into coverage, making it difficult for Mahomes to find open receivers. The Eagles’ defensive coordinator, Vic Fangio, also used creative stunt concepts to confuse the Chiefs’ offensive line and get to Mahomes.
The Eagles’ defense was also able to shut down the Chiefs’ running game, holding them to just 56 yards on the ground. This forced the Chiefs to become one-dimensional and rely on Mahomes’ arm, which the Eagles’ defense was able to contain.
The Detroit Lions, who are looking to build on their own defensive success, could learn from the Eagles’ approach. By acquiring talented defensive players and using creative schemes to generate pressure, the Lions could potentially build a defense capable of leading them to a Super Bowl victory.
Some potential options for the Lions to strengthen their defense include:
- Acquiring Eagles defensive players
- Trading for a superstar talent
- Building through the draft