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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford speaks to the media after the 48-17 loss to the Jets on Monday, September 10, 2018, at Ford Field.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

The Jets defense has corrected five interceptions against the Lions. (Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports)(Photo: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports)

In strategic locations at Allen Park Exercise Center, the Detroit Lions have television screens on the wall that remind players of some of the coaches they will face in their next game.

Last week, for example, every time players walked into the team's meeting room, they were greeted by a screen where Todd Bowles, Jeremy Bates and Kacy Rodgers were head coach, offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator respectively. New York Jets.

Lions first-year coach Matt Patricia began the practice this summer to focus on the information contained in the team's detailed scouting reports.

Rogers is known for its aggressive defensive fronts and mixed-gender groups, while Bates and new Jets play coordinator Rick Dennison prefer outdoor racing games.

Scouts' reports are so nuanced that little is slipping through the cracks, which is why Patricia downplayed the advantage that several Jets defensive players said in the opening game of 48-17 on Monday. Knowing some of the pieces that Matthew Stafford and the Lions offensive were about to do.

"I would say it was good, on the contrary, a Dennison game, it was a basic offensive pass, it was a defense of Todd Bowles and Kacy," Patricia said in a conference call with reporters. Tuesday. "So I think on both sides of the ball we knew exactly what everyone was trying to do."

The difference, Patricia said, is that the Jets were able to perform "a lot better" than the Lions, which is why they managed to force four Stafford interceptions and score 31 unanswered points in the third quarter.

"I think we're talking about something that's pretty common when you have to face an opponent, there will be things you know very well," said Patricia. "Obviously, I would say, on both sides of the balloon, there is some familiarity with some of the things that they do that we have worked (in practice). was the biggest problem. "

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia on the sidelines of the first half against the New York Jets on Monday, September 10, 2018, at Ford Field in Detroit. (Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press)

Jets linebacker Darron Lee said he was alerted by his teammates to a playoff game that Lions ran Monday in a key conversion attempt at 1 and 1.

Lee skipped the pass to Theo Riddick and returned 36 yards for a touchdown.

"There are certainly some very simplistic things that are used in a game where guys do a good job listening to things or studying things and seeing things from that point of view," Patricia said. "We certainly have the same situation on our side.We study the opponents in the same way as everyone else, and you group, I would say, things in categories based on schemas and systems, and that's really important." that sometimes it is useful and sometimes not. "

As the Lions began their preparation for the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, Patricia responded to her players' suggestions avalanche of a third quarter, when they allowed touchdowns by rushing, receiving and in the second leg, in addition to Lee's defensive score.

"I think our guys are fighting hard every time," said Patricia. "I think they're really trying to do everything they can to win – we have competitive guys."

There were surprises, disappointments and everything else between the first week of the NFL season. Locally, the Lions had an embarrassing performance in the Monday night game and plunged into Dave Birkett's power standings. Where are the Lions? And who is number 1?

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1: Eagles (1-0) | Last match: Defeated the Falcons, 18-12 | The buzz: Carson Wentz will return soon for the defending champions.
2: Patriots (1-0) | Last match: Defeated Texans, 27-20 | The buzz: For all imitators, there is only one Bill Belichick and one Tom Brady.
3: Packers (1-0) | Last match: Defeated the Bears, 24-23 | The buzz: If Aaron Rodgers stays healthy, he's your best player in the league.
4: Vikings (1-0) | Last match: Vanquished the 49ers, 24-16 | The buzz: best defense in football.
5: Rams (1-0) | Last match: Defeat the Raiders, 33-13 | The buzz: Todd Gurley picked up where he left off last year.
6: Jaguars (1-0) | Last match: Defeated the Giants, 20-15 | The buzz: second best defense in football.
7: leaders (1-0) | Last match: Defeated the Chargers, 38-28 | The buzz: Maybe Patrick Mahomes is the real deal.
8: Panthers (1-0) | Last match: Defeated Cowboys, 16-8 | The buzz: Carolina is going to need Cam Newton this year.
9: Bengals (1-0) | Last match: Vanquished the Colts, 34-23 | The buzz: Teryl Austin's defense won two games last week.
10: Ravens (1-0) | Last match: Defeated the Bills, 47-3 | The buzz: A lot of questions still attack, but the Baltimore defense could be real.
11: Buccaneers (1-0) | Last match: Defeated the Saints, 48-40 | The buzz: I wonder what Fitz-magic has in the sleeve this week.
12: saints (0-1) | Last match: Lost to the Buccaneers, 48-40 | The buzz: I still believe in the Saints, but this defense was atrocious last week.
13: Steelers (0-0-1) | Last match: Tied with the Browns, 21-21 | The buzz: Last week, there was the Steelers mulligan.
14: Broncos (1-0) | Last match: Defeat the Seahawks, 27-24 | The buzz: If Case Keenum reduces the choices, the Broncos might surprise.
15: Washington (1-0) | Last match: Defeated the Cardinals, 24-6 | The buzz: no chance for Adrian Peterson to keep it at 33.
16: Falcons (0-1) | Last match: Lost to the Eagles, 18-12 | The buzz: the Falcons must solve their red zone problems or they will miss the playoffs.
17: Bear (0-1) | Last match: Lost to the Packers, 24-23 | The buzz: Khalil Mack makes the difference.
18: Texans (0-1) | Last match: Lost to the Patriots, 27-20 | The buzz: Deshaun Watson still shakes his rust when coming back from a ripped ACL.
19: Dolphins (1-0) | Last match: Defeated Titans, 27-20 | The buzz: never doubt the insight of Adam Gase as a coach.
20: Jets (1-0) | Last match: Defeated the Lions, 48-17 | The buzz: The Jets hit me as a team of six wins - and they destroyed the Lions.

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21: Titans (0-1) | Last match: Lost to the Dolphins, 27-20 | The buzz: Delanie Walker's injury is a great loss for the team's lighting against the offensive playmakers.
22: Chargers (0-1) | Last match: Lost to the Chiefs, 38-28 | The buzz: Lions fans who think they are cursed must try to live like a Chargers fan.
23: Giants (0-1) | Last match: Lost to the Jaguars, 20-15 | The buzz: As well as Saquon Barkley, the Giants will miss Sam Darnold.
24: Cowboys (0-1) | Last match: Lost to the Panthers, 16-8 | The buzz: if their offensive line is broken, they are below average.
25: Raiders (0-1) | Last match: Lost to the Rams, 33-13 | The buzz: Jon Gruden's experience will not end well,
26: Seahawks (0-1) | Last match: Lost to the Broncos, 27-24 | The buzz: An extended absence for Doug Baldwin would condemn the Seahawks' rebuilding.
27: 49ers (0-1) | Last match: Lost to the Vikings, 24-16 | The buzz: Jimmy G had to finally lose.
28: Colts (0-1) | Last match: Lost to the Bengals, 34-23 | The buzz: Colts do not have much around Andrew Luck.
29: Browns (0-0-1) | Last match: Linked with the Steelers, 21-21 | The buzz: this tie was so browns.
30: Lions (0-1) | Last match: Lost to the Jets, 48-17 | The buzz: How many victories do you see at that moment?

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31: Cardinals (0-1) | Last game: Lost to the Redskins, 24-6 | The buzz: Six skinny points in their opening match.
32: invoices (0-1) | Last match: Lost to the Ravens, 47-3 | The buzz: They deserve to be 33rd if Nathan Peterman restarts.

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Patricia said he thought the Lions players had fully embraced his demanding coaching style and that there was a good exchange of ideas between players and coaches.

"These guys work very hard every day," he said. "I give them a lot of credit for everything they try to do and they come in, they try to do it the right way and, obviously, we try to move forward and try and move forward in all that we are doing well. " now I do not see any problem there. "

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