4. Trevis Gipson gets his first career sack
The status surrounding edge rusher Robert Quinn has not been encouraging over the past few days. The prized free-agent acquisition has not practiced due to an ankle injury and his availability for Sunday is in serious jeopardy. Outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo would likely get the start for Quinn, but look for rookie Trevis Gipson to see significant playing time as well.
With All-Pro edge rusher Khalil Mack on the opposite side, Gipson would likely benefit from one-on-one coverage, paving the way for the rookie to take down Stafford at some point during the afternoon. Keep in mind the Lions are starting rookie right guard Jonah Jackson to go against defensive tackle Akiem Hicks and nose tackle Bilal Nichols. He may need help from veteran right tackle Vaitai Halapoulivaati, opening opportunities for Gipson and Mack. I don’t expect to see Quinn on Sunday, meaning I expect big things out of the rookie, who by most accounts had a very solid camp.
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