Best and worst PFF grades for Lions from Week 18 vs. Vikings

The Detroit Lions shut down the Minnesota Vikings in the second half en route to a 31-9 victory to finish the regular season 15-2 and secure the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The Lions get this week off while the Vikings have to go to Los Angeles to face the Rams in the Wild Card round.

In terms of individual performances, how well was Sunday for the Lions? The grades are out so let’s see how Pro Football Focus viewed the Lions on Sunday (minimum eight snaps played).

Top 5 offensive grades

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) during the first half of the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

RB Jahmyr Gibbs – 82.3
QB Jared Goff – 79.8
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown – 72.6
OT Penei Sewell – 71.4
OT Taylor Decker – 71.0

Note: Christian Mahogany (92.2, five snaps played) and Kalif Raymond (83.6, four snaps played) graded as the top two offensive players but didn’t play enough snaps

Bottom 5 offensive grades

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) hands the ball to running back Craig Reynolds (13) against Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

OT Dan Skipper – 45.5
WR Tim Patrick – 53.5
TE Shane Zylstra – 55.0
OG Graham Glasgow – 55.1
RB Craig Reynolds – 56.9

Top 5 defensive grades

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) misses the pass, while Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson (21) covers him in the end zone, during the first half of the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

LB Jack Campbell – 84.8
DT Levi Onwuzurike – 83.2
DE Al-Quadin Muhammad – 81.2
S Kerby Joseph – 79.1
CB Terrion Arnold – 74.1

Bottom 5 defensive grades

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 05: Aaron Jones #33 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by Mitchell Agude #50 of the Detroit Lions during the second quarter at Ford Field on January 05, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

DE Mitchell Agude – 33.4
DT Patrick O’Connor – 37.8
DE Josh Paschal – 56.0
S Ifeatu Melifonwu – 58.0
OLB Trevor Nowaske – 58.2

Top 5 overall players

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs for a touchdown against Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.

LB Jack Campbell – 84.8
DT Levi Onwuzurike – 83.2
RB Jahmyr Gibbs – 82.3
DE Al-Quadin Muhammad – 81.2
QB Jared Goff – 79.8

Top 5 individual units

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) celebrates a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers during the second half at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.