Oruwariye on being a defensive force

Defensive end Levi Onwuzurike talks about defensive players staying after practice to get extra reps in and needing to finish games in the final stretch of the season.

Tight end T.J. Hockenson talks about needing to get on the same page offensively and how his competitiveness motivates him each week.

Head coach Dan Campbell talks about how he doesn't read or listen to any stories surrounding his coaching or the team during the season and how much the defense has stepped up this year.

Cornerback Amani Oruwariye talks about defensive errors that held the team back in their Week 12 loss and what he saw on his 5th interception of the season.

Linebacker Alex Anzalone talks about on field communication and the role experience plays in getting set on defense.

Wide receiver Josh Reynolds talks about catching his first touchdown for the Lions and the chemistry he feels with quarterback Jared Goff.

Tackle Taylor Decker talks about the amount of flags thrown for holding penalties in the game and how frustrating those calls are when trying to play aggressively.

Head coach Dan Campbell talks about the flag thrown for back-to-back penalties and other mistakes that led to the Week 12 loss to the Bears.

Quarterback Jared Goff talks about not making excuses for difficulties on the field his connection with wide receiver Josh Reynolds.

Cornerback Jerry Jacobs talks about the importance of tackling as a team and his development throughout the season.

Safety Will Harris talks about how the team is keeping their heads down and working hard to improve each week and how the defense has stepped up with 5 turnovers in the last 2 games.

Quarterback Tim Boyle talks about the fast turnaround between Sunday in Cleveland and Thursday against Chicago and his development after his first start at quarterback.

Quarterback Jared Goff talks about wanting to get back on the field for the Thanksgiving game with the Bears and what Thanksgiving looked like for him as a kid growing up.

Head coach Dan Campbell talks about playing on a national stage on Thanksgiving and gives some keys to the game against the Bears this week.

Fullback Jason Cabinda talks about how the coaches are trying to get him more involved in the offensive gameplan and taking pride in blocking for running back D'Andre Swift.

Safety Tracy Walker III talks about the defensive performances the last few weeks and how he focuses on what he can control both on the field and off of it.

Head coach Dan Campbell talks about being continually pleased with the effort he sees from his players on Sundays and what the tradition of playing and now coaching on Thanksgiving means to him.

Cornerback Amani Oruwariye talks about the mentality defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has instilled in his team and how there are little mistakes the team needs to find ways to clean up.

Quarterback Tim Boyle talks about his first career start in the NFL and how he will continue to grow from each game rep he takes.

Head coach Dan Campbell talks about the Lions team effort on the field and how the defense has stepped up in close games this season.

Running back D'Andre Swift talks about the increase in touches he has received through the last 2 games and how the offense needs to find ways into the end zone.

Cornerback Amani Oruwariye talks about the young defensive backs stepping up this season and how he feels he can continue to grow as a football player.

Quarterback Tim Boyle talks about coming back from injury and how quarterback Jared Goff has helped him prepare for a potential start in Week 11.

Outside linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard talks about the individuals in his room that have stood out the most and what presences like outside linebackers Trey Flowers and Romeo Okwara bring to the team.

Head coach Dan Campbell talks about the options at quarterback for their Week 11 matchup in Cleveland and how he believes whoever starts the game will be ready.