Best and worst PFF grades for Lions from Week 11 vs. Jaguars

To put it in layman’s terms, Sunday was a straight throttling by the Lions against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Detroit hit 52 points for the second time this season, scored their largest margin of victory in franchise history (46 points) and also handed Jacksonville their largest defeat in franchise history, putting head coach Doug Pederson’s future squarely at the forefront.

Now, we take a look at the Pro Football Focus grades from Sunday. You already know before skimming through the numbers that quarterback Jared Goff scored a high grade after getting a perfect passer rating. Who else scored high (minimum eight snaps)? Let’s take a look.

Top 5 offensive grades

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 17: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions runs the ball up the field in the third quarter of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field on November 17, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

QB Jared Goff – 93.5
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown – 92.4
OG Kevin Zeitler – 90.6
QB Hendon Hooker – 85.7
C Frank Ragnow – 83.5

Bottom 5 offensive grades

Detroit Lions wide receiver Allen Robinson (8) warm up before the Tennessee Titans game at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024.

C Michael Niese – 47.4
WR Allen Robinson – 47.6
TE Shane Zylstra – 53.1
TE Brock Wright – 59.1
TE James Mitchell – 60.4

Top 5 defensive grades

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 17: Kerby Joseph #31 of the Detroit Lions reacts after. play in the second quarter of a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field on November 17, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

S Kerby Joseph – 89.9
LB Malcolm Rodriguez – 80.9
LB Alex Anzalone – 75.1
CB Amik Robertson – 68.1
CB Terrion Arnold – 67.2

Note: LB Ben Niemann only played six snaps but scored a defensive-high 91.7, showing the Lions have a good option for the injured Anzalone.

Bottom 5 defensive grades

Oct 27, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph (11) gets pulled to the ground by Detroit Lions defensive end Levi Onwuzurike (91) after throwing an interception in the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

DL Levi Onwuzurike – 36.2
OLB Trevor Nowaske – 37.7
OLB James Houston – 46.6
CB Carlton Davis – 50.3
CB Kindle Vildor – 56.3

Top 5 overall players

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates a touchdown against Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

QB Jared Goff – 93.5
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown – 92.4
OG Kevin Zeitler – 90.6
S Kerby Joseph – 89.9
QB Hendon Hooker – 85.7

Top 5 individual units

Nov 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates with teammates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images