The Detroit Lions delivered a statement performance at Ford Field, rolling past the Cleveland Browns 34-10 to claim their third straight victory. Yet, even with the convincing win, concerns lingered over the health of the team’s secondary, which endured multiple injuries during the matchup.

Though Detroit’s offense started slow, falling behind after the Browns pieced together a lengthy opening drive, they soon found momentum. An 8-yard rushing touchdown from Jahmyr Gibbs got things rolling, followed by safety Kerby Joseph intercepting Joe Flacco. The turnover only produced a 48-yard field goal from kicker Jake Bates, but the Lions grabbed the lead.

Momentum continued shifting in the Lions’ favor after another interception of Flacco, this time courtesy of a diving grab by D.J. Reed. His return set up Jared Goff’s touchdown strike to Amon-Ra St. Brown, padding Detroit’s advantage. Just before halftime, Bates drilled a career-long 58-yard field goal, sending the Lions into the break with a 20-7 cushion.

Coming out of halftime, both teams’ offenses stalled. Cleveland settled for a field goal from Andre Szmyt, but he later misfired on another attempt that could have trimmed the deficit. Detroit also failed to cash in on a solid possession, turning the ball over on downs deep in their own end.

Injury concerns grew late when cornerback D.J. Reed exited early in the fourth quarter due to a hamstring issue. Afterward, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Reed is expected to miss next week’s battle with the Cincinnati Bengals, leaving the secondary shorthanded.

Still, the Lions’ offense reignited in the final quarter. Kalif Raymond thrilled the Ford Field crowd with a 65-yard punt return score, while Goff connected with St. Brown again to slam the door on Cleveland’s comeback hopes.

Defensively, Aidan Hutchinson put on a show, registering two sacks, forcing a fumble, and racking up four quarterback hits to wreak havoc. Linebacker Alex Anzalone added a sack of his own, ensuring the Browns’ offense never found much consistency.

Fans Show Joy but Acknowledge Concerns

On social media, Lions supporters celebrated the blowout win but also voiced nerves about the banged-up secondary. Many spotlighted Hutchinson’s brilliance, with one fan simply posting, “Hutch is a beast,” emphasizing his unstoppable playmaking ability.

Despite injuries piling up, Detroit’s current run has fueled optimism. Looking ahead to their road trip against the Bengals, the Lions will aim to keep their momentum alive while battling through their health challenges.