5 Lions Who Will Carry Detroit to the Super Bowl
By Cem Yolbulan
Jack Campbell
The Detroit Lions' linebacker rotation is completely decimated by injuries. Alex Anzalone, Malcolm Rodriguez, Derrick Barnes, and Jalen Reeves-Maybin have all been out with injuries in recent weeks. One constant and bright spot in that rotation has been Jack Campbell.
The second-year player hasn't missed a game this season and has been playing every defensive snap for this team. At middle linebacker, Campbell has been one of the best in his position in the league. PFF grades him at 75.4 and as the tenth-best linebacker in the league.
This is a huge improvement for a player who has struggled at times as a first-round rookie and wasn't an immediate starter.
What the Lions' linebacker rotation will look like in the playoffs is still unclear. How many of their injured starters will return remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: as long as Campbell is manning the middle, Lions fans will feel pretty good about their chances.