Opposing offenses have averaged 40.2 pass attempts per game versus the Detroit Lions defense this year: 7th-most in the NFL.Hunter Henry has been a key part of his team's pass game near the goal line, posting a Red Zone Target Share of 15.4% this year, which ranks in the 87th percentile among tight ends.The New England Patriots offensive line ranks as the 5th-best in football this year in protecting the passer, which has a strong impact on all pass attack stats across the board.The Detroit Lions defense has given up the 3rd-most passing touchdowns in the league to TEs: 0.75 per game this year.The Detroit Lions linebackers rank as the 8th-worst LB corps in the NFL this year in covering pass-catchers.
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