Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson pointed to third downs and the running game as the reasons for the red-zone struggles in a loss to Tampa Bay

A man who fired one shot that killed two people at a popular tailgating site after Sunday's Detroit Lions game was acting in self-defense and will not be charged, authorities said Wednesday. “It is absolutely tragic that during all the fun and merrymaking at a Lions tailgate that two lives were lost,

Fans largely criticized the play calling of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, particularly his use of Jared Goff and the lack of utilizing the running back tandem of David Montgomery and second-year star Jahmyr Gibbs. The duo had little issue plowing through the Bucs’ run defense, averaging nearly five yards per carry.

Despite a rather long injury report, the Lions head into the desert in pretty good shape. Anzalone is likely going to be out and Glasgow is a question mark, but otherwise, the Lions’ starters should be intact.

Alex Anzalone and Graham Glasgow return to practice on Thursday, as the Lions prepare to take on the Cardinals.