Detroit Lions Notes

Lions notes: Miles Killebrew donates money to victims of Vegas terrorist attack

The Lions safety was personally affected by the tragedy, so he decided to do something about it.

By Jeremy Reisman@DetroitOnLion Oct 9, 2017, 5:45pm EDT

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Detroit Lions safety Miles Killebrew was personally affected by the mass shooting in Las Vegas last week. Several of his friends were injured in the tragedy. Now, he’s doing his part to help. Per this story from ESPN, Killebrew has donated an undisclosed amount to a local church, which is offering aid to those affected.

In other philanthropic news, defensive end Ezekiel Ansah was named NFLPA’s Community MVP Week 4 runner-up for hosting a spa day for breast cancer survivors last week:

.@Ziggy_Ansah hosted a spa day for current breast cancer survivors at Babs Salon and Wellness Spa.

Watch: https://t.co/qqR9YbR9pp pic.twitter.com/ATmLgnLFye
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 4, 2017

The Lions run defense was absolutely phenomenal against the Panthers:

#Panthers RBs averaged -1.9 yards before a defender closed within 1 yard of them vs DET, lowest of any team in a game all year #NextGenStats
— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) October 9, 2017

The Lions third-down offense has been absolutely disastrous in short-yardage situations:

The Lions are 6 for 15 on 3rd-and-2 or less. That's 40%. That is quite poor.

Packers, for example, are at 92%. Panthers now at 82%. https://t.co/k0Tpm7ZSu6
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurkeNFL) October 9, 2017

Bad news for some former Detroit Lions defensive ends. Cliff Avril’s career may be over following a serious neck injury. Additionally, Willie Young is expected to be placed on injured reserve after a tricep tear that will require surgery.

Anthony Zettel was quiet on Sunday, but remains one of the most efficient edge rushers in the league:

The most productive edge defenders on a per-snap basis pic.twitter.com/kSAYzNczxd
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) October 9, 2017

Former Lions third-round pick Alex Carter will reportedly be joining the Patriots’ practice squad.

Sean Lanigan of The Detroit Lions Podcast did a really informative deep dive into the Lions’ offense, including formation tendencies, down-by-down efficiencies and play-calling. [Note: This article was published before the Panthers game.]