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The Rams gave the Lions’ defense plenty to think about in Week 1 with their quick, methodical offense. The Bucs, however, run a more traditional scheme that Detroit might match up better against. But don’t sleep on Tampa Bay’s offense—they’ve got Baker Mayfield under center, and he’s been showing some of that spark we saw early in his career. His targets? Oh, just Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and a talented third-round rookie, Jalen McMillan. That trio found the end zone in Week 1, proving they’ve got the firepower to keep defenses on their toes. On the other side of the ball, the Bucs’ defense is talented but banged up. They’ve got some big names dealing with injuries—defensive linemen Calijah Kancey and Logan Hall didn’t even suit up last week, and starting safety Antoine Winfield was seen in a walking boot after the game. Plus, with three of their four starting corners going down against Washington, the Bucs had to get creative, shifting safeties out of position just to cover the gaps. It’s a tough spot for any defense to be in, especially with a Lions offense that can capitalize on mismatches. But let’s not forget how the Lions stack up. After that intense Week 1 win, they’re mostly healthy, and there’s even more good news: DJ Reader is expected to be back on the field. The physicality this team brings is something Washington couldn’t match against Tampa, but it’s what Detroit thrives on. The Lions were able to beat the Bucs twice last season, and while Tampa Bay has reloaded and regrouped, Detroit is looking just as sharp. So, Lions fans, what do you think? Are you buying into that 6.5-point spread, or does it feel like it might be setting us up for a closer game? After all, these early weeks can be unpredictable, and with Tampa’s offensive threats, it’s not a team you can afford to underestimate. Let me know your thoughts in the comments—are we heading for another nail-biter, or will the Lions keep rolling like they did in Week 1? Let’s dive into the debut of rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold, who faced one of the NFL’s top wide receivers, Cooper Kupp, in the Lions' thrilling overtime win against the Los Angeles Rams. Arnold’s first game was a rollercoaster of learning moments and big plays, but the one thing that never wavered? His confidence. And when a player like Kupp—former Offensive Player of the Year—gives you props, you know you’re doing something right. After the game, Arnold shared his thoughts on guarding Kupp. He said, “As a cornerback, you have the toughest task. Just go out there and (see for yourself)... Me guarding him... even after the game, he came up to me and said, ‘Yeah, you one of those ones.’” That’s huge coming from a guy like Kupp, who was putting up numbers all night as Matthew Stafford’s primary target. It’s clear Kupp was impressed by Arnold’s ability to hang tough, especially for a rookie. Kupp didn’t just give a passing compliment either. In a post-game interview, Kupp talked about Arnold’s competitive spirit. “He’s a competitive football player, I think that’s the thing,” Kupp said. “As a young guy, being able to come up and compete and challenge guys... He’s just going to continue to get better as the year goes on. It’ll be fun to watch him from afar.” But Arnold wasn’t shy about holding himself to a high standard. While he had some great moments, he admitted he was frustrated with two pass interference penalties when covering receivers on corner routes. “Normally, on those corner balls—like that last corner ball, I was mad at myself because I feel like I could have turned and made a play. And that would have been a big momentum shift,” Arnold explained. He took full responsibility, saying, “I hold myself to a high standard, so I felt like those kinda hurt our team. But I take full accountability for it. I’m gonna get back to the drawing board and get better.” So, Lions fans, what did you think of Terrion Arnold’s debut performance? Do you see him developing into one of Detroit’s future stars in the secondary? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, and let’s keep the conversation going. And as always, One Pride!