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Aidan Hutchinson An Unstoppable Force Early In 2024 Season

Aidan Hutchinson didn’t need much time to strengthen his case among the league’s best pass rushers. In addition to being added to the Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team and finishing second in the Defensive Rookie of the Year voting, he earned a Pro Bowl selection last season after finishing with 11.5 sacks and 33 quarterback hits.

However, he’s on another level to start the 2024 season after leading the league in quarterback pressures (17) and sacks (5.5). He started the season with five tackles, four quarterback hits, and a sack in the Detroit Lions’ 26-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.

That was the beginning as Hutchinson intensified the hunt for Baker Mayfield in their Week 2 game versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the Lions lost that game, Hutchinson had 4.5 sacks, four solo tackles, five quarterback hits, and a forced fumble.

Through 39 games (including playoffs), Hutchinson has 85 solo tackles, 65 quarterback hits, 31 tackles for losses, 29.5 sacks, 12 passes deflected, four forced fumbles, and four interceptions. He can add more to his 2024 totals when the Lions visit the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3.

-Lance Fernandez

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