The Lions have arguably the best safety duo in the NFL in Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph. Most know about Branch but Joseph needs to become a household name as well. Joseph had three tackles and posted his league-leading seventh interception of the season.
His seven interceptions are already the most for a Lions defensive back in ten years. Glover Quin was the last Lion to have seven interceptions in a season. Joseph also has a pick-six this season. The last Lions player to have seven interception with a pick-six? You have to go all the way back to 1976 and James Hunter. As a reminder, there are still seven games left to play this season.
His seven interceptions through ten games is also a first for the Lions and the NFL in some time. The last Lions player to do so was Jimmy Allen back in 1981. The last NFL safeties in general to do so were Jairus Byrd (Buffalo) and Darren Sharper (New Orleans) back in 2009. Both finished with nine interceptions that year.
Aaron Glenn is once again working his magic in the defensive backfield. Joseph is on his way to an All-Pro season.