Penei Sewell last gave up a quarterback sack to a defender he was covering against Chicago in Week 10 of the previous campaign. Sewell hasn’t kept Goff clean for a period of more than 500 pass-blocking repetitions.
Saying of his Pro Bowl right tackle, “He’s been an anchor for us,” Goff remarked. It has undoubtedly been fantastic to have him anchor that side opposite Taylor Decker on the right. He performed admirably. He always gets better. He’s a tremendous player and among the most athletic big men I’ve ever seen.”
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Sewell has only allowed three total hurries in seven games this season and hasn’t given up a sack or a QB hit. He is a left tackle and right tackle
Football fans will be treated to a terrific matchup this week as Sewell faces two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby on Monday night. Crosby leads the NFL with 35 quarterback hurries. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Crosby is the most disruptive defensive player the Lions have faced up to this point in the season.
Sewell is playing All-Pro-caliber football, and he’s also taken on a much bigger leadership role. He’s the one in the middle speaking to the team on gamedays one last time when they huddle on the field before going to the locker room for introductions.
“I think that’s kind of how you’re going to grow in this league,” Fraley said. “You’re a quiet guy in your role, and then your role continues to grow because people see the work ethic you put in, and not just on the field, but in the weight room, in the classroom, and that’s where you grow that leadership. That’s how you take over a team. Just do your job, do it to the best ability you can, and then people will start to lean that way.
“I mean, leaders in the building, when they come in, it’s not the guys who point to themselves and their chests and say, ‘Hey, I’m the leader.’ Those are the guys no one listens to. And Sewell just came in, earned the respect, and continues to do that. Through his work ethic, he shows he’s a leader. That’s what’s so great about him.”
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