Best and worst PFF grades for Lions from Week 16 vs. Bears

The Lions bounced back from their home loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15 by easily taking care of the Chicago Bears in Week 16 and moving one step closer to securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. How did Pro Football Focus view the Lions in Chicago on Sunday? Let’s take a look at the best and worst grades, with a minimum of eight snaps played.

Top 5 offensive grades

Dec 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77), quarterback Jared Goff (16), and offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) stand in the tunnel before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images

C Frank Ragnow – 87.1
WR Jameson Williams – 86.0
OG Kevin Zeitler – 80.0
RB Jahmyr Gibbs – 72.2
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown – 71.9

Bottom 5 offensive grades

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) makes a catch against Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) during the second half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

TE Brock Wright – 44.6
WR Tim Patrick – 51.2
RB Craig Reynolds – 55.4
OT Penei Sewell – 58.7
TE Sam LaPorta – 60.6

Top 5 defensive grades

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) tackles Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) during the second half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

LB Jack Campbell – 83.5
DE Mitchell Agude – 79.6
DE Levi Onwuzuirke – 76.2
CB Amik Robertson – 71.6
S Brian Branch – 69.8

Bottom 5 defensive grades

Detroit Lions defensive end Za’Darius Smith (99) pressures Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) during the second half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

LB Ezekiel Turner – 29.6
DT Patrick O’Connor – 42.3
LB Trevor Nowaske – 42.9
DE Josh Paschal – 50.4
DE Za’Darius Smith – 50.8

Top 5 overall players

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9) makes a catch against Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

C Frank Ragnow – 87.1
WR Jameson Williams – 86.0
LB Jack Campbell – 83.5
OG Kevin Zeitler – 80.0
DE Mitchell Agude – 79.6

Top 5 individual units

Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) tackles Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift (4) during the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.