Another strong offensive day plus a game-winning field goal propelled the Lions to a 31-29 win over the previously undefeated Minnesota Vikings. But how did Pro Football Focus view the Lions in Week 7? Here are the best and worst grades from the Lions on Sunday (minimum eight snaps played).
Top 5 offensive grades
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 15: Frank Ragnow #77 of the Detroit Lions looks on prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on September 15, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
- C Frank Ragnow – 90.1
- WR Amon-Ra St. Brown – 88.9
- WR Kalif Raymond – 84.8
- RB Jahmyr Gibbs – 77.5
- QB Jared Goff 76.9
Bottom 5 offensive grades
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 22: Graham Glasgow #60 of the Detroit Lions looks on during warm ups before the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 22, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
- OG Graham Glasgow – 43.9
- OT Taylor Decker – 44.6
- OG Kayode Awosika – 45.6
- RB David Montgomery – 45.9
- TE Brock Wright – 56.0
Top 5 defensive grades
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 20: Brian Branch #32 of the Detroit Lions intercepts a pass intended for Jordan Addison #3 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second quarter of a game at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
- S Brian Branch – 92.7
- LB Trevor Nowaske – 87.1
- LB Alex Anzalone – 78.2
- LB Malcolm Rodriguez – 75.5
- LB Jack Campbell – 73.9
Bottom 5 defensive grades
Sep 30, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive tackle DJ Reader (98) in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
- NT DJ Reader – 36.9
- CB Amik Robertson – 42.3
- CB Carlton Davis – 46.7
- LB James Houston – 46.7
- DE Josh Paschal – 55.2
Top 5 overall players
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass against Seattle Seahawks during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
- S Brian Branch 92.7
- C Frank Ragnow – 90.1
- WR Amon-Ra St. Brown – 88.9
- LB Trevor Nowaske – 87.1
- WR Kalif Raymond – 84.8
Top 5 individual units
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) celebrates with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) as he scores 70-yards touchdown against Seattle Seahawks during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
- Receiving – 82.3
- Passing – 75.6
- Coverage – 73.8
- Offense – 72.2
- Defense – 69.4