Aidan Hutchinson Goes into Surgery: What This Means for Detroit
Aidan Hutchinson is the backbone of the Detroit Lions defense. Yesterday, in the Lions dominant 47-9 win over the Dallas Cowboys, Hutchinson fractured his fibula and tibia. This is terrible news for Detroit, who have relied on him all season. Hutchinson has caused pressure on opposing quarterbacks during the season, which has caused interceptions. It will be interesting to see how the Lions try to fill the void that he is leaving.
The Injury
Yesterday, as Aidan Hutchinson was tackling Dak Prescott, his left leg hit his teammate. This caused Hutchinson’s leg to wrap around his teammate. He fractured his fibula and tibia. This was a gruesome injury that left players on both sides of the ball shaken. Hutchinson then went into surgery. He was able to successfully repair his fibula and tibia. However, it is unclear when he will return to football.
What This Means for Detroit
Aidan Hutchinson is, without a doubt, the best player on the defensive side of the ball. Hutchinson has caused opposing team’s quarterbacks to crumble because of the pressure he causes. Without that pressure, the Detroit Lions will not be as successful. The defense’s coverage will need to be better because there will be less pressure. They will need to adjust. Hutchinson is not just the best defensive player on the Lions. Hutchinson is arguably one of the best defensive players in the league. According to TeamRankings.com, Aidan Hutchinson is currently leading the league with seven and a half sacks. To lead the league in sacks going into Week Seven while also already having a bye week is incredible. Hutchinson’s absence will be felt by the Detroit Lions.
Aidan Hutchinson is the backbone of the Detroit Lions defense. However, the Lions are still a phenomenal team without him. They are definitely not going to be as good, though. Without Hutchinson’s pressure on opposing quarterbacks, it will be interesting to see how Detroit’s defense adjusts. Aidan Hutchinson has left a hole in the Lions’ defense that they can hopefully learn to fill.
