3. Leadership – from the top: It has to come from head coach Dan Campbell to get the Lions headed in a winning direction. He made some key offensive changes last season, and the players reacted to finish on an upswing.
Campbell acted earlier this season. It began with so much promise but is doomed if the defense does not improve immediately.
It was the right time to move – with no letup.
Patriots’ woes: They are losing quarterbacks and games almost at the same rate. Neither one is a good sign for the Patriots.
They have a 1-3 won-loss record and have had to use three quarterbacks because of injuries. Starter Mac Jones went out with a sprained ankle in the Week 3 loss to the Ravens. Backup Brian Hoyer went out early with a head injury in last week’s overtime loss to the Packers.
