Detroit's defensive end depth has become a strength as Marcus Davenport hits IR and Al-Quadin Muhammad steps in, flashing the ability to rush from edge, nose or 3-tech, and to anchor in the run game. Muhammad's ascent has coaches raving he’s far from “just another guy.”

Tyler Lacy, plucked from Jacksonville, has turned heads in drills and two solid outings, with the staff hinting at strongside edge duties opposite Hutchinson. The Lions bolt together a multi-faceted rotation that keeps the base defense versatile and fresh all season.

Detroit’s defense aims to be more aggressive, stacking Hutchinson and Davenport with Tyleik Williams to pressure the quarterback and shut the run. Williams, paired with McNeill and Reader, anchors a run-stopping base while the Lions add depth via Tyler Lacy and Tyrus Wheat. Ray Agnew called Williams underrated as a pass rusher and praised the group’s culture and potential to push pockets early in Kelvin Sheppard’s new scheme.

Early-season optimism centers on the interior push and improved edge pressure, with returnees and waivers forming a versatile front. The emphasis on stopping the run could unlock better game scripts for the rest of Detroit’s defense, creating more favorable opportunities for fantasy IDP contributors who thrive on sacks and tackles for loss.

Jacksonville reshapes its 2025 53-man roster with a blitz of new faces. Twenty-six players joined the club, nearly half the unit. A youth movement is front and center as the new regime purges veteran anchors from March onward and recasts the roster around upside, speed and development.

Caleb Ransaw’s season-ending IR fate highlights the risk-reward angle of a deliberate rebuild, while the Jaguars push to prove they can grow into a faster, more versatile unit. The 2025 path is open-ended, but the plan is unmistakably to do it their way and accelerate youth into pivotal roles.