Coming off of two lackluster performances, the Lions were in a position to prove something against the Saints. New Orleans has one of the better defenses in the league and for an offense that has struggled, the Lions came out firing on all cylinders.
The passing game looked good early on highlighted by rookie Sam LaPorta having a career day. Other high notes included Jameson Williams showcasing his playmaking ability, and the running game continued to grind against defenses.
The defense bent but didn’t break against both Derek Carr and Jameis Winston who played quarterback for the Saints. They let the game get closer than it should have been but again, they are getting there in terms of playing a complete 60-minute game. The downside is there are just five weeks left to figure it all out.
Of course, diving deeper into the play can be done via PFF and its advanced metrics. These numbers highlight some of the stars from their week 13 performance.
Best Offensive PFF Grades
- TE Sam LaPorta 90.7
- OT Penei Sewell 80.4
- QB Jared Goff 77.7
- G Graham Glasgow 76
- TE Brock Wright 75.8
Worst PFF Offensive Grades
- G Colby Sordsal 45.9
- G Jonah Jackson 48.8
- RB David Mongomery 54.7
- WR Donovan Peoples-Jones 54.7
- OT Taylor Decker 55
Best PFF Defensive Grades
- DE Romeo Okwara 90.2
- DE Aidan Hutchinson 89.9
- DL Alim McNeil 78.1
- LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin 76.9
- LB Jack Campbell 74.4
Worst PFF Defensive Grades
- DE John Cominski 49.9
- LB Derrick Barnes 50.8
- DL Benito Jones 52.4
- S Tracy Walker III 52.7
- DL Quinton Bohanna 53.4
Special Teams PFF Grades
- LS Jake McQuaide 73.1
- P Jack Fox 60.8
- K Riley Patterson 60
