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Detroit allows a league-worst +0.59 EPA/pass on targets to the slot. The Lions have faced 101 slot targets (2nd), allowing 8.7 yards/pass (24th), a 10.7-yard average depth of target (30th), seven passing touchdowns (t-28th), and a 60.2% passing success rate on throws to the slot. They've also allowed the second-fastest average time to throw on those passes at just 2.45 seconds.
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Lions allow league-worst +0.59 EPA/pass to slot receivers; Douglas faces favorable matchup.

The Lions allow a league-worst +0.59 EPA/pass on targets to the slot, having faced 101 slot targets (2nd most), allowing 8.7 yards/pass (24th), a 10.7-yard average depth of target (30th), seven passing touchdowns (tied 28th), and a 60.2% passing success rate on throws to the slot. They've also allowed the second-fastest average time to throw on those passes at just 2.45 seconds, nullifying much of the disruption from their pass rush.

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