Fourth-Quarter Safety Rotation Gifted the Lions Explosive Cutbacks

On the 22‑0 run, Winnipeg’s defensive play‑caller dropped safety Brandon Alexander into the box on 75% of snaps to compress the interior, leaving a single‑high look. The Lions countered with power read plays targeting the edge, producing gains of 18, 25, and 35 yards because the rotation left slot defenders in run‑fit conflict and allowed Horvath to bounce outside without a second‑level trigger.