The Lions went to battle with the Chicago Bears but ultimately came away with the win for dinner, moving to 11-1. You can argue they also got the dessert of being the straw that broke the camel’s back on the tenuous tenure of Matt Eberflus as head coach of the Bears.
How did Pro Football Focus view the Lions on Thursday? Let’s take a look. As always, we use a minimum of eight snaps played to qualify.
Top 5 offensive grades
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58), left, talks to quarterback Jared Goff (16) after 23-20 win over Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.
- OG Kevin Zeitler – 91.0
- OT Penei Sewell – 88.9
- Frank Ragnow – 84.0
- QB Jared Goff – 78.9
- RB David Montgomery – 72.1
Bottom 5 offensive grades
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 28: Jameson Williams #9 of the Detroit Lions hurdles Kevin Byard III #31 of the Chicago Bears during the third quarter at Ford Field on November 28, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
- OL Graham Glasgow – 50.7
- OT Dan Skipper – 53.3
- WR Jameson Williams – 56.3
- TE Brock Wright – 63.2
- TE Sam LaPorta – 64.4
Top 5 defensive grades
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn hugs defensive end Za’Darius Smith (99) after a play against Chicago Bears during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.
- Edge Za’Darius Smith – 77.5
- LB Al-Quadin Muhammad – 73.2
- LB Jack Campbell – 68.5
- CB Khalil Dorsey – 65.4
- LB Ezekiel Turner – 63.0
Bottom 5 defensive grades
Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell greets defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo (94) before the game Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
- DL Mekhi Wingo – 29.9
- CB Amik Robertson – 44.2
- CB Terrion Arnold – 46.1
- DT Levi Onwuzurike – 51.1
- LB Trevor Nowaske – 52.5
Top 5 overall players
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), defensive tackle DJ Reader (98), wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26), linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad (69) celebrate their win against the Chicago Bears with a turkey drumstick after winning 23-20 on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.
- OG Kevin Zeitler – 91.0
- OT Penei Sewell – 88.9
- C Frank Ragnow – 84.0
- QB Jared Goff – 78.9
- Edge Za’Darius Smith – 77.5
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
- Offense – 78.5
- Pass game – 78.4
- Pass blocking – 77.8
- Run blocking – 73.3
- Run game – 72.9