Top and bottom PFF grades for Lions in Week 2

It was a disappointing Sunday for the Detroit Lions as the offense struggled and they wasted a 4.5-sack day for Aidan Hutchinson. Was Hutchinson the top overall player for the Lions in the eyes of Pro Football Focus in Week 2? Here are the top (and bottom) grades from Sunday. We are using a minimum of eight snaps played for these grades.

Top 5 offensive grades

Detroit Lions guard Kevin Zeitler (71) warm up before the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

OG Kevin Zeitler – 78.8
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown – 76.3
OT Taylor Decker – 75.3
OT Penei Sewell – 69.6
RB David Montgomery – 69.4

Bottom 5 offensive grades

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) runs for a first down against Los Angeles Rams during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

TE Sam LaPorta – 42.3
QB Jared Goff – 49.0
C Frank Ragnow – 54.4
TE Brock Wright – 56.1
WR Kalif Raymond – 58.6

Top 5 defensive grades

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) intercepts a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

DE Aidan Hutchinson – 90.9
S Brian Branch – 86.1
S Kerby Joseph – 73.9
DT Alim McNeill – 67.8
DT DJ Reader – 67.7

Bottom 5 defensive grades

Sep 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) celebrates with defensive tackle Kyle Peko (96) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images

DT Kyle Peko – 29.1

CB Terrion Arnold – 33.2

LB Malcolm Rodriguez – 50.9

CB Carlton Davis – 54.6

LB Jack Campbell – 56.6

Top 5 overall players

Sep 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) attempts to tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images