Five Detroit Lions That Must Show Up Versus Minnesota

Aug 15, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) hits Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden (3) in the first quarter of a preseason game at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Ndamukong Suh, DT –

Ah, may the bashing begin. Why Suh, you may ask? It’s simple, the Vikings will do everything in their power to establish the run with Adrian Peterson. Oh, and he can win games on his own.

Suh is a notorious pass rusher, with incredibly quick feet and hands that allow him to get after the quarterback. But what he lacks, often, is discpline — and no I’m not talking about his personal foul history. The 49ers gashed the Lions last season with the “wham,” and the Patriots used it against him in the third preseason game. He needs to stay disciplined against the run this week, controlling the interior of the offense, and forcing Christian Ponder to beat you. That’s what the Lions want.