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10 takeaways from Morton, Sheppard & Fipp

**8.** What stands out about Philadelphia's offense when Sheppard turns on the tape?

"Yeah, probably one of the most violent units I've seen, as far as the offensive line," Sheppard said.

**9.** The Lions are inching closer to the return of linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, potentially Sunday in Philadelphia. Rodriguez is one of Detroit's top players on special teams and his return will lessen the load others have to carry on teams.

**10.** Sheppard really liked the way [Terrion Arnold](https://www.detroitlions.com/team/players-roster/terrion-arnold/) responded to his public criticism of his play against the run.

"He had a play in the tight red - probably my most proudest play," Sheppard said. "His coverage speaks for itself, but I told you the part of the game I was looking for. And you look down in the tight red, they ran a sweep to him, he had a blocker on him. He beats the blocker and goes under to make the play.

"That was probably my most proud play in that game with Terrion. A player that's responding in an adverse situation - coach calling me out. He could take that so wrong and go down in the dumps, but he did the opposite."

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