You weren't correct. At all. The Dline has played well despite the lack of pass rush in the Carolina game and lack of run D without Davis and Wilson in the Falcons game
There was pressure on Falcons, Vikings, Giants and Cardinals. Good run D against Giants, Cardinals, some Vikings, and Panthers game. Lions are 4th best in run D and 10th best in passer rating allowed. It wasn't just Cards and Giants games.
The Dline has played well with a banged up Ansah and Hyder on IR (and Ngata missing second half vs Carolina)
The entire defense has played well. You were DEAD WRONG about the defense and the team in general.