Jake Bates did it again. The Lions’ kicker came through in the clutch with a game-winning field goal to give the Lions a 34-31 win over the Green Bay Packers, completing the season sweep and moving to 12-1 on the year. It’s a franchise-record 11-game winning streak for the Lions.
The grades are out for the Lions in their win, so let’s go into the weekend seeing how the Lions did on Thursday in the eyes of Pro Football Focus (minimum eight snaps).
Top 5 offensive grades
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) makes a pass against Green Bay Packers during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
- QB Jared Goff – 76.0
- WR Tim Patrick – 73.9
- OG Kevin Zeitler – 72.7
- WR Jameson Williams – 69.7
- OG Graham Glasgow – 69.3
Bottom 5 offensive grades
Dec 5, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) reacts to the snap against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
- TE Brock Wright – 51.1
- C Frank Ragnow – 56.8
- TE Shane Zrylstra – 57.9
- OT Dan Skipper – 58.3
- RB Jahmyr Gibbs – 61.6
Top 5 defensive grades
Nov 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions linebacker Ezekiel Turner (47) celebrates after a sackon Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
- LB Ezekiel Turner – 91.8
- LB Jack Campbell – 85.5
- DT Myles Adams – 76.8
- S Kerby Joseph – 71.2
- CB Carlton Davis – 67.8
Bottom 5 defensive grades
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn talks to safety Kerby Joseph (31), left, and safety Brian Branch (32) during the first half against Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.
- DT Pat O’Connor – 36.2
- S Brian Branch – 42.8
- DT Brodric Martin – 43.5
- S Jamal Adams – 48.4
- LB Mitchell Agude – 51.3
Top 5 overall players
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) tackles Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
- LB Ezekiel Turner – 91.8
- LB Jack Campbell – 85.5
- DT Myles Adams – 76.8
- QB Jared Goff – 71.2
- WR Tim Patrick – 73.9
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
- Passing – 77.5
- Offense – 72.4
- Receiving – 70.2
- Pass blocking – 67.8
- Pass rush – 67.8