There are degrees, though. Buffalo and Baltimore, for example, don’t need an elite offensive line the way Philadelphia and Detroit do. The Eagles, because they have to run the ball — see: Jalen Hurts.
Detroit also started Jalen Reeves-Maybin's return-to-practice clock on Thursday. The Lions will have 21 days to evaluate the veteran linebacker, who has been out since Week 9 with a neck injury.