But, it's been almost exclusively the Jahmyr Gibbs show over the past five games for Detroit (8-6). Veteran Lions running back David Montgomery hasn't registered double-figure carries in a game since logging 15 rushes for 71 yards in Detroit's 44-22 win at Washington on Nov. 9.

After poor seasons in four of five years under Dan Campbell, is there hope in the Detroit Lions’ defensive future or are big changes needed?

David Montgomery, the Lions' leading rusher in 2023, hasn't topped 8 carries in a game in more than a month while playing as a backup to Jahmyr Gibbs.

The Detroit Lions have three weeks to salvage their season. Naturally, you have questions about how it’s all unfolded. It felt like the perfect time for a mailbag.

The Detroit Lions have a clear No. 1 running back in Jahmyr Gibbs. For veteran David Montgomery, his snap counts and the amount of carries have reduced from last season, while Gibbs has become the focal point of Detroit's rushing attack.

The Detroit Lions are a National Football League team that plays in the NFC North division. The Lions have yet to win a Super Bowl title over the course of their history.

The Lions can put them in the best position by finishing 3-0, but even that doesn't guarantee them a postseason invitation.

Stafford & Co. ended up outscoring Detroit, 24-10, in the final half of play. And all afternoon long, Kelvin Sheppard's defense had no answer for Nacua and Adams, who combined for 252 receiving yards. Nacua consistently thrashed Detroit's defensive backs, leading all receivers on the day with 181 yards while averaging 20.1 yards per catch.

A second-half collapse in L.A. has put the Lions' season on the brink. But there's still a path back to the postseason for Dan Campbell and Co.

Since Nov. 19, the Detroit Lions' defense has allowed the second-highest scoring average (32.3) and conceded the most yards (1,812) in the NFL