Aidan Hutchinson Teases 'Changes' for Lions' Defense After Loss to Josh Allen, Bills

Losing on the road to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills early in the season is not going to derail the Detroit Lions' playoff chances this season.

But a failure to improve from the defense very well could.

Detroit gave up 41 points in Thursday's 10-point defeat to Buffalo after giving up 30 points in a narrow one-point win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 1. ESPN's Eric Woodyard noted it is the first time the franchise has given up 30 or more points in the opening two games of a season since head coach Dan Campbell's first two in his position in 2021.

"Things will definitely be changed," pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson said after the game. "I don't know what that is necessarily, but I know there will be changes. We're not going to keep banging our head against the wall."

Perhaps the first change will be dialing back the blitzes, at least against star quarterbacks like Allen, if Thursday's results were any indication:

Allen finished with five total touchdowns, two of which came on the ground, and was in complete control from Buffalo's opening possession. The Bills marched 85 yards on 10 plays for that first score and had a 27-7 lead before halftime even arrived.

Anything Detroit tried on the defensive side proved fruitless, as Allen used a combination of his arm and legs to do whatever he wanted on the field.

It seemed like a carryover of the second half of the Lions' Week 1 game against the Saints when Tyler Shough directed five straight scoring drives after falling behind 21-0 and would have beaten Detroit in overtime if he converted the two-point attempt after the final touchdown.

Shough, who isn't exactly on Allen's level, threw for 410 yards against the Lions defense, which may be the furthest indication changes are needed since the Buffalo quarterback is typically excellent against every defense.

Woodyard noted the Lions allowed 63 first downs through two games, which tied the 1985 Indianapolis Colts for the second most in league history.

Whatever changes Hutchinson hinted at will need to be implemented quickly, otherwise a promising Lions season could end up making history for the wrong reasons.