Overview

• Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said the team now views Muhammad as the player opposite Hutchinson rather than a stopgap option.
• Muhammad has 3.5 sacks and five quarterback hits through four games, logging 37%–52% of defensive snaps since Marcus Davenport went on injured reserve.
• Pro Football Focus ranks Muhammad around 10th among edge rushers, with Hutchinson graded near the top and credited with 23 pressures as Detroit sits tied for second in the NFL with 14 sacks.
• Coaches highlight Muhammad’s versatility, noting he has lined up at nose, three-tech and edge and has held up against the run.
• Davenport’s injury has not been described as season-ending, and he is expected to miss at least two more games with the Week 8 bye potentially aiding his return.