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Article4 keys to a Lions victory over the Vikings in Week 8October 30, 2026

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the tight end (Sam LaPorta) and wide receiver (Isaac TeSlaa) cracking down ('pin') on the Packers' two outside edge players

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LaPorta used in pin-and-pull concepts to crack down on edge defenders.

LaPorta is deployed in pin-and-pull rushing concepts where he cracks down ('pins') on edge players to create rushing lanes; in the final offensive play from the Packers game, LaPorta pinned down an outside edge player while Sewell and Mahogany pulled to create a massive rushing lane for Gibbs.