2018 NFC North preview: Ranking the special teams

Jul 13 2018 by Yardbarker: Detroit Lions

The Lions have the best special teams unit and it’s not really close. Special teams isn’t exactly one-third of the game, like some claim it to be, but it isn’t negligible, either. Often games are won on the foot of a kicker, and games can be dramatically shifted by a huge return. But special teams can take on a more subtle, but important role. A good punt coverage team can insure that the defense is rarely put in a rough situation to start a drive. The field position battle isn’t...
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