David Montgomery, the Lions' leading rusher in 2023, hasn't topped 8 carries in a game in more than a month while playing as a backup to Jahmyr Gibbs.

After poor seasons in four of five years under Dan Campbell, is there hope in the Detroit Lions’ defensive future or are big changes needed?

The Detroit Lions have a clear No. 1 running back in Jahmyr Gibbs. For veteran David Montgomery, his snap counts and the amount of carries have reduced from last season, while Gibbs has become the focal point of Detroit's rushing attack.

The Detroit Lions are a National Football League team that plays in the NFC North division. The Lions have yet to win a Super Bowl title over the course of their history.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell described the Pittsburgh Steelers as a physical opponent, calling it a battle that requires smart, efficient play.

Stafford & Co. ended up outscoring Detroit, 24-10, in the final half of play. And all afternoon long, Kelvin Sheppard's defense had no answer for Nacua and Adams, who combined for 252 receiving yards. Nacua consistently thrashed Detroit's defensive backs, leading all receivers on the day with 181 yards while averaging 20.1 yards per catch.

The Lions allowing the Rams to score 20 unanswered points played significant part in their sixth loss of the season.