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Turning attention to the Lions, Sims pondered whether the team's increasing injury woes on defense could prevent them from contending for a Super Bowl. Despite having fun with the "next man up" philosophy, he indicated a stark reality: the drop-off in performance from starters to backups can be significant, highlighting the delicate balance a team must maintain to compete at a high level.
He suggested that the Lions could either take an aggressive approach to outscore opponents or focus on controlling the ball to help alleviate pressure from a depleted defense. Although he maintained a belief in their potential, he conceded that they might not currently be in the top tier of the NFL.